What is the environmental impact of different diets?

What is the environmental impact of different diets?

Different diets have varying impacts on the environment. For example, plant-based diets generally have a lower carbon footprint compared to meat-heavy diets.

Can you explain why plant-based diets are better for the environment?

Plant-based diets require less land, water, and energy to produce food. They also result in lower greenhouse gas emissions.

What about the impact of dairy and eggs?

Dairy and eggs have a moderate environmental impact. While they are less harmful than red meat, their production still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and resource use.

Are there any diets that are particularly harmful?

Yes, diets high in red meat and processed foods tend to have the most significant negative environmental impacts due to high resource consumption and emissions.