Minimal Meat Eating: Health Experts Urge Reduction
- * New Report & Previous Resistance: A new report reiterates recommendations from a 2019 study that suggested considerably reducing meat consumption.
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* New Report & Previous Resistance: A new report reiterates recommendations from a 2019 study that suggested considerably reducing meat consumption. The 2019 study faced strong opposition from agri-food federations who deemed the findings exaggerated and unsuitable.
* Scientific community Support (with caveats): The scientific community generally supported the 2019 recommendations, but pointed out the study didn’t fully account for social inequalities impacting food access.
* Dietary Recommendations (largely unchanged): The updated “planetary health diet” is similar to the 2019 version:
* Meat: Limited to 15 grams (0.5 ounces) per day (slightly up from 14 grams previously).This includes beef, pork, and lamb.
* Vegetables: 200 grams per day
* Fruits: 300 grams per day
* Grains: 210 grams per day
* Dairy: 250 grams per day
* Fish/Seafood: 30 grams per day
* Poultry (White meat): Included alongside fish/seafood.
* Health Benefits: The diet is linked to improved health outcomes, reduced mortality, and a lower risk of chronic diseases.