You've Heard of the Mediterranean Diet. Meet Its Climate-Conscious Cousin

The Mediterranean diet has spiked in popularity over the past couple of years -- and for good reason. It was named the best diet overall by US News and World Report for the eighth year in a row. The diet recommends meals filled with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and oils, seafood and lean poultry. If you have been interested in the Mediterranean diet, there's now another popular, similar diet to try. The planetary health diet also encourages plant-based eating, but it has a special emphasis on sustainability for the planet. Here's what a nutrition expert has to say about this diet and whether it's worth it for you and the environment. What is the planetary health diet? The planetary health diet was developed by the non-profit EAT-Lancet Commission in 2019. The organization is dedicated to a global sustainable food system that's healthy for humans and the planet. By 2050, it's estimated that the world population will be close to 10 billion. The EAT-Lancet Commissio ... Read full article.