What we eat shapes not only our health but also the health of our planet. In this episode, we dive into the science of sustainable eating—examining how meat production compares to plant-based alternatives in terms of water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and land use. We also highlight the well-documented health advantages of a vegetarian diet, and offer simple, research-backed suggestions like going meat-free one day a week. Try it for a month!

What we discuss in this episode:
00:00 – Welcome and Episode Overview
00:33 – The Environmental Costs of Meat Consumption
02:15 – Health Benefits of Eating More Plant-Based Foods
04:07 – Practical, Evidence-Based Tips for Eating Sustainably
06:49 – Closing Reflections and Key TakeawaysReferences:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/becoming-a-vegetarian
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/solve-climate-crisis-we-need-rethink-how-we-produce-our-food#:~:text=Beef%2C%20the%20most%20commonly%20consumed,the%20scale%20of%20animal%20agriculture
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2021/06/water-footprint-food-sustainability/#:~:text=Research%20from%20the%20Water%20Footprint,typically%20requires%20much%20less%20water
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00225-9#:~:text=A%20third%20of%20global%20GHG,%25