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Special Diets Slash Meat Carbon by 50%?

A 2023 Lancet analysis shows that specialized plant-protein diets can cut meat-related carbon emissions by roughly 50%. These diets replace high-amino-acid meats with legumes while preserving protein density. The shift offers dietitians a measurable way to lower client footprints. Special Diets and Planetary Nutrition Key Takeaways * Plant-based specialty diets can