"The report finds that the diets of the world’s richest 30% of the population contribute to more than 70% of environmental pressures from food systems.

The 2019 report faced a “massive online backlash” against some of its findings, particularly on cutting meat consumption, “stoked by a PR firm that represents the meat and dairy sector".

Rockström said the commission is “ready to meet that assault” if it arises again."

https://www.carbonbrief.org/eat-lancet-report-three-key-takeaways-on-climate-and-diet-change/
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EAT-Lancet report: Three key takeaways on climate and diet change - Carbon Brief

Carbon Brief picks out three key takeaways from the EAT-Lancet Commission report on “healthy, sustainable and just food systems.”

Carbon Brief

" Closely following a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces the risk of premature death by nearly one-third in people, while also dramatically cutting the release of greenhouse gases devastating the planet, a new study found.

“Eating more whole plant foods, less animal foods, and less highly processed foods is better for people and planet alike,” said Dr. David Katz, a specialist in preventive and lifestyle medicine. "

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/10/health/planetary-diet-longevity-study-wellness/index.html
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"#SustainableDiets have been around for ages, but an emerging #cookbook genre signals a new appetite for change.

In 2016, the term “#climatarian” entered the Cambridge Dictionary — referring to a person who bases their diet on the lowest possible carbon footprint. In 2020, a survey by the global market research company YouGov found that 1 in 5 U.S. millennials had changed their #diets to help the #climate."

https://grist.org/culture/climate-cookbooks-sustainable-eating-low-waste-kitchen/

Will climate cookbooks change how we eat?

Sustainable diets have been around for ages, but an emerging cookbook genre signals a new appetite for change.

Grist
Too many gadgets & #meat-centred #cooking: TV can make us think #unsustainable is normal. But switching to just a #climatarian diet (no #beef, lamb, goat; little #poultry, #pork, #fish) is one of the most impactful #climate actions people can take: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/27/tv-cooking-shows-climate-change-sustainability #vegan
Eat plants and go electric: how to break food TV’s bad climate habits

From product placement for unnecessary gadgets to meat-centred cooking, TV can make us think unsustainable is normal

The Guardian
@mariaq yes, been working on #climatarian eating for a few years now. It's been surprisingly fun :)
How to be sort of vegan — and how it would help the planet

Switching half of the world’s meat and dairy intake with plants would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and almost entirely halt deforestation, researchers say.

The Washington Post

I had a nondairy milkshake today and it was delicious

#Smashburger
#NonDairy
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#FastFood
#Delicious
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"I think the impact of our #diet matters. I write about it because I care about it. But I also think #food needs to taste good, and #climate-friendly options won’t win friends and influence people if they don’t."

This article talks about which climate-friendly food are also tasty, with a link to the more nuts-and-bolts data.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/02/28/climate-friendly-foods-fruit-mushrooms/

These foods are climate-friendly and, just as important, delicious

There's lots of talk about climate-friendly foods. But the most important factor for consumers remains: Which ones actually taste good?

The Washington Post

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#Climatarian (and #pasta lover) tip: The most energy efficient method of cooking dried pasta is to pre-soak it in cold water before adding it to a pan of simmering water or sauce for one to two minutes. Keeping a lid on the pan is another simple thing you can do.

Italy's pasta row: a scientist on how to cook spaghetti properly and save money https://theconversation.com/italys-pasta-row-a-scientist-on-how-to-cook-spaghetti-properly-and-save-money-191973

Italy's pasta row: a scientist on how to cook spaghetti properly and save money

Many Italians would disagree but there are ways of cooking pasta and saving energy.

The Conversation