May 1, 2024
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Sustainable diets are a way of eating that promotes health and well-being while protecting the environment. They are based on the principles of sustainability, which means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What are the benefits of sustainable diets?
Sustainable diets offer a number of benefits, including:
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Reading list
We've selected 12 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Sustainable Diets.
Provides a personal and passionate account of the good food movement, which is working to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. Waters chef and activist who has been a leading voice in the movement for over 40 years.
Explores the challenges and opportunities facing the global food system. Barber chef and farmer who has been experimenting with new ways to produce and eat food that are more sustainable and delicious.
Manifesto for a more sustainable and healthy food system. Pollan journalist and food activist who has written extensively about the importance of eating real, whole foods.
Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of the American food system. Pollan follows four different meals from their origins to the table, revealing the complex and often hidden connections between what we eat and the environment.
Powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the ethical implications of eating animals. Foer argues that we need to rethink our relationship with animals and the food we eat.
Explores the causes of overeating and obesity in America. Kessler former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration who has dedicated his career to fighting obesity.
Presents the results of the China Study, the largest and most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted. The study found that a plant-based diet is the healthiest diet for humans.
Explores the dietary and lifestyle habits of the world's longest-lived people. Buettner identifies nine common factors that contribute to longevity, including a plant-based diet, regular exercise, and strong social connections.
Presents a new dietary approach that is designed to promote longevity and protect against age-related diseases. Longo professor of gerontology and biogerontology who has conducted extensive research on the effects of diet on aging.
Presents a 30-day elimination diet designed to help people identify and eliminate food sensitivities. The diet is based on the belief that food sensitivities can cause a wide range of health problems, including digestive issues, skin problems, and autoimmune diseases.
Presents the Paleo Diet, a dietary approach that is based on the foods that were eaten by our ancestors during the Paleolithic era. The diet is high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates.
Presents the Mediterranean Diet, a dietary approach that is based on the traditional foods of the Mediterranean region. The diet is high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in saturated fat and red meat.
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