Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger Dietary Solutions to the Climate Crisis
Jan 15, 2026
Explore how diet changes can combat climate issues while improving health. Discover recommendations to limit meat intake and embrace more legumes and produce. Learn about the alarming impact of livestock on biodiversity and soil health. Uncover the controversial discussion on crop nutrient decline and its implications. Finally, understand why increasing fruit and vegetable consumption is essential for nutrition, challenging the notion of supplements as a simple fix.
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Health And Climate Win Together
- Predominantly plant-based diets benefit both human health and the planet simultaneously.
- The same foods that improve health also tend to cause the lowest greenhouse gas emissions.
Cut Meat, Boost Plants
- Reduce total meat consumption to about an ounce a day and increase legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
- Shifting toward this diet could save over 10 million lives annually and help avert climate catastrophe.
Diet Cuts Carbon And Health Costs
- Staying within climate boundaries is achievable by consuming predominantly plant-based diets.
- Health-care savings from such diets could outweigh the monetary value of carbon saved, up to trillions per year.
