Mediterranean diet linked to greater biodiversity and food security, study finds Diet Food Agriculture ClimateChange FoodProduction Nutrition Research biodiversity Mediterraneandiet Westerndiet sustainablefood Els_Nutrition nutritionorg
Review: Assessing the interlinkage between biodiversity and diet through the Mediterranean diet case. Image Credit: DiViArt / Shutterstock
The Mediterranean diet is predominantly plant-based and low in consumption of animal products. Contrary to the Western diet, it can address environmental and health concerns as well as mitigate biodiversity degradation. The MD has a low environmental impact and biodiversity conservation, prevents chronic diseases, decreases public health costs, and puts much less pressure on natural resources.
Key Insights Italy was observed to have the most diverse cuisine in both native and majorly cultivated food plants compared to the other countries. Denmark showed the lowest diversity in food plants. Compared to the Western diet group, countries with MD had a higher average of both majorly cultivated and native food plants.
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