🔍 A groundbreaking study by the University of Tokyo takes a unique dish-level approach to examine the environmental and health impacts of what we eat, moving beyond traditional food group analyses.

👩‍🔬 Lead researcher, Assoc. Prof. Yin Long, explains, "Mixed diets combining diverse dishes can meet nutritional needs while minimizing carbon footprints, offering a sustainable way forward."

📊 By analyzing 45 popular dishes in Japan, the study reveals complex trade-offs between nutrition, carbon emissions, and cost, challenging the norms of dietary sustainability.

🌟 Key findings suggest that while plant-based dishes generally have lower emissions, they don't always meet all nutritional needs. Conversely, diverse mixed diets can strike the optimal balance for health and the planet.

🌐 Prof. Alexandros Gasparatos adds, "This dish-based analysis complements broader food group studies, offering practical insights for tailoring sustainable diets to cultural and local contexts."

🌿🍴 Embrace mixed diets for a healthier, more sustainable future!

Source : Yin Long, Liqiao Huang, Jie Su, Yoshikuni Yoshida, Kuishuang Feng, Alexandros Gasparatos. Mixed diets can meet nutrient requirements with lower carbon footprints. Science Advances, 2024; 10 (15) DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh1077

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