Scientists Recommend Just 15g of Meat Daily
Scientists recommend cutting meat consumption to just 15 grams daily - about one meatball. This radical reduction aims to improve both personal health and climate outcomes. The suggestion faces practical challenges given current eating habits.
A new scientific report recommends limiting meat consumption to 15 grams per day. That equals slightly more than one meatball daily. Researchers say this change would benefit both climate and human health.
Nutrition experts from the EAT-Lancet commission published these guidelines. They studied how food choices affect our planet and bodies.
Many people eat far more meat than this recommendation. One Swedish man acknowledged this reality when speaking with reporters. He said most people probably consume more than 15 grams daily.
The suggested amount seems very small to many consumers. People in Nordic countries typically eat more meat than this limit. This creates a challenge for changing eating habits.
Can people actually adapt to such limited meat consumption? The recommendation highlights the gap between current diets and ideal sustainability goals. Meat production significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.