Can a diet that's good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?

A new study finds that sticking close to the Planetary Health Diet, developed in 2019 to be a more environmentally sustainable way to feed the world, is associated with a lower risk of dying by cancer, and cardiovascular, respiratory and neurodegenerative diseases.

Can a diet that's good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?
A woman, seen from behind, stands in front of abundant supply of vegetables.

A new study finds that sticking close to the Planetary Health Diet, developed in 2019 to be a more environmentally sustainable way to feed the world, is associated with a lower risk of dying by cancer, and cardiovascular, respiratory and neurodegenerative diseases.