Key Takeaways

Moving from a meat-based diet to a low-fat vegan diet reduces a person's carbon footprint, new research shows

Making the switch cuts down on individual greenhouse gas emissions and energy demand on the planet

People are increasingly viewing diets as having an impact on the environment, not just their personal health

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The equivalent of a 4.3-mile trip in a gas-powered car: That’s the amount of greenhouse gas emissions the average person spares the planet each day when they switch to a healthy, low-fat vegan diet, new research shows.

“We know whole food, plant-based diets are better for our health and the environment. This analysis shows us just how impactful our daily food choices are,” said study author Dr. Hana Kahleova , who

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