According to ResearchTrusted Source, animal-based food production — including livestock feed — accounts for 57% of total greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, while plant-based food production accounts for only 29%. Heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are all reduced in people who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet. However, new study suggests that a "green" Mediterranean diet, which excludes all meat and emphasizes greens, may be even healthier for humans. If the diet becomes popular, the environmental benefits could be equally impressive. Medical News Today
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