UK’s Eatwell Guide has a heavy focus on fruits and vegetables.

And according to new research, that makes it good for both you and the planet.

From the National Health Service, the eating plan has a heavy focus on fruits and vegetables.

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And according tonew research, that makes it as good for you as it is for the Earth.

However, the Eatwell Guide does not specifically target the environmental sustainability of diets.

In the U.S.,10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from the agricultural sector.

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Similar to theplanetary health diet, the Eatwell Guides focus on fruits and veggies makes it more sustainable.

And buying locally grown fruits and vegetables can help to keep your footprint even smaller.

On an environmental front, they have a pretty small footprint.

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These foods are very easy to grow because they dont require rich soil or much rain, says Palmer.

But dairy alternatives are welcome,especially if youre sensitive to dairy.

Its recommend that you get yours from foods like beans, pulses, fish, eggs, and meat.

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The environmental impact of cutting down on meat, however, is significant.

Althoughthese oils have health benefits, you shouldnt consume too much of them at a time.

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