Are European Diets Actually Healthy and Good for the Planet?
Researchers looked at what people eat in nine European countries to see if their diets are both healthy for their bodies and sustainable for the environment. …
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Making Cow Manure Less Smelly Without Hurting Milk Production
Researchers wanted to find a way to reduce the stinky ammonia smell from cow manure while keeping milk production healthy. They tested different diets on dairy …
Read MorePlant-Based vs. Dairy: Which Is Really Better for the Planet?
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies comparing how dairy products, plant-based milk alternatives, and hybrid products (made with both) affect the environment. …
Read MoreHow Kidney Dialysis Centers Can Cut Their Carbon Footprint
Kidney dialysis is a life-saving treatment, but it creates a lot of pollution. Researchers in Germany created a website tool to measure how much carbon …
Read MoreEating Better for You AND the Planet: What Swedish Food Choices Reveal
Researchers looked at what people in Sweden eat and discovered something interesting: the foods that are best for your health aren't always the best for the …
Read MoreHealthier Diets in Mexico Cost Less and Help the Planet
Researchers in Mexico compared what people currently eat with seven different healthier diet options to see which ones were cheaper, better for the …
Read MoreDoes Following Japan's Food Guide Help You Eat Better?
Researchers in Japan studied nearly 500 adults to see if following their country's food guide (called the Spinning Top) helped people eat more nutritious …
Read MoreOne Diet Doesn't Fit All: Personalized Eating Plans for Health and Planet
Scientists are discovering that giving everyone the same dietary advice doesn't work well for protecting both human health and the environment. Instead of …
Read MoreWhat Japanese Home Cooking Teaches Us About Eating Healthy and Helping the Planet
Researchers looked at 120 recipes from a popular Japanese cooking TV show to understand how traditional Japanese meals can be both nutritious and good for the …
Read MoreHow Your Food Choices Can Help Save the Planet
Scientists reviewed research about how climate change and food are connected, and what makes people choose healthier, more eco-friendly foods. The good news? …
Read MoreWhy Food Guidelines Need to Include Plant-Based Options
Scientists reviewed how countries give food advice to their citizens and found that most guidelines don't talk enough about eating more plants or protecting …
Read MoreCan Eco-Friendly Diets Give You All the Nutrients You Need?
Researchers wanted to know if eating in a way that's better for the planet could still give your body all the vitamins and minerals it needs. They had 355 …
Read MoreUltra-Processed Foods Harm the Planet More Than Fresh Foods
A large European study of nearly 370,000 people found that eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and instant meals) creates more …
Read MoreWhy Japanese and German Adults Make Different Food Choices
Researchers wanted to understand why people in Japan and Germany make different choices about sustainable eating—like buying local food, reducing waste, and …
Read MoreSwitching Inhalers Cuts Pollution While Keeping Asthma Under Control
Researchers studied whether switching from one type of inhaler to another could help the environment without making asthma or COPD worse. They followed 237 …
Read MoreEating Healthier vs. Saving the Planet: Why It's Complicated
Researchers in China studied how people's eating habits affect both their health and the environment. They found that when families eat healthier foods, it …
Read MoreSmall Food Swaps Can Cut Pollution and Keep You Healthy
Scientists discovered that you don't need to completely change what you eat to help the planet and stay healthy. By making smart choices within the foods you …
Read MoreWhy Young Adults Waste So Much Food (And How to Stop)
A new study of over 2,000 young adults in the United States found that about 1 in 4 people waste a lot of food—throwing away 30% or more of what they buy. …
Read MoreCollege Students' Food Choices Harm Health and Planet
Researchers studied what 400 college students in South Africa were eating and discovered two big problems: their diets were missing important nutrients like …
Read MoreSmart Fertilizer Made From Plants Could Help Farms Grow Better
Scientists are studying a new type of fertilizer made from tiny plant fibers called nanocellulose that releases nutrients slowly to crops. Unlike regular …
Read MoreEating Healthy and Sustainable Foods Helps You Get Better Nutrition
Researchers in Portugal studied 347 adults to see if eating foods that are both healthy and good for the environment also provides better nutrition. They found …
Read MorePlant Extract Cuts Cow Burps: Finding the Right Dose
Cows produce methane gas (like burps) during digestion, which wastes food energy and harms the environment. Scientists tested a plant-based extract containing …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Mexicans Track Food Choices and Planet Impact
Researchers in Mexico created a new online tool called Nutriecology® that helps people understand what they eat, how healthy their diet is, and how much water …
Read MoreRed Seaweed Could Help Cows Burp Less Methane
Scientists discovered that adding red seaweed to cow feed dramatically reduces the amount of methane gas cows produce—a major contributor to climate change. By …
Read MoreEating More Variety and Less Processed Food Helps You and the Planet
A major study of nearly 370,000 people in Europe found that eating a wider variety of foods, choosing less processed options, and following healthy eating …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Pieces Harm Fish Growth and Digestion
Scientists studied what happens when fish eat tiny pieces of acrylic plastic (the same material used in some consumer products). They fed tropical gar fish …
Read MoreThe Right Mix of Vitamin D and Minerals Helps Farm Salmon Grow Better
Scientists studied how different amounts of vitamin D3 and phosphorus in fish food affect farmed salmon's growth and health. Over 17 weeks, they tested salmon …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets Can Be Just as Healthy as Mediterranean Diets
Researchers compared four different eating styles to see if plant-based diets could be as nutritious and better for the environment than traditional …
Read MoreLower Protein Diets for Pregnant Pigs: Healthy Babies, Less Pollution
Researchers tested whether pregnant pigs could eat a diet with less protein without harming their babies or their own health. They compared two groups of pigs: …
Read MoreWhy Bigger Insects Eat More Plastic (And Why That Matters)
Scientists studied how crickets interact with tiny plastic particles called microplastics as they grow. They discovered that crickets don't avoid eating …
Read MoreEating Better for Your Heart and the Planet
Scientists looked at dozens of studies to understand how the foods we eat affect both our heart health and the environment. They found that eating more plants …
Read MoreWorkplace Food App Helps Employees Make Better Lunch Choices
Italian researchers tested a smartphone app called sì.mediterraneo to help 247 company employees make healthier and more eco-friendly food choices at their …
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