Transitioning to a predominantly plant-based diet could significantly reduce the need for agricultural land. In a scenario where the world shifts to a vegan diet, researchers estimate a dramatic decrease in agricultural land use—from 4.1 billion hectares to just 1 billion hectares. That's a 75% reduction, equivalent to the combined size of North America and Brazil. Source: Our World in Data | Plant Based News

And it's much easier to prevent than to try to cure 🌱❤️‍🩹 Plant-based diets have consistently been shown to carry significant health benefits when compared to meat. Meanwhile, the consumption of animal products can increase the risk of a number of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and some cancers. | Plant Based News

Plant-based diets have consistently been shown to carry significant health benefits when compared to meat. Meanwhile, the consumption of animal products can increase the risk of a number of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and some cancers. Processed pig meat, including ham, bacon, and salami, has been classed as a group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization. This is the same classification as tobacco smoking and asbestos. Red meat has also been linked to an increased risk of h