3 Simple Ways to Make Earth Better
Better Nutrition|April 2020
We all want a healthier planet, but the impact of our diets on the environment isn’t well understood.
By Vera Tweed
3 Simple Ways to Make Earth Better

A Yale University survey of more than 1,000 American adults found that 51 percent said they would eat more plant-based foods if they knew how this simple change would impact the environment.

Relevant fact: Producing beef on factory farms emits 20 times more greenhouse gases than beans—for the same amount of protein. But if you aren’t part of the four percent of Americans who are vegan or vegetarian, what can you do?

Choose Meat Wisely

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