How Much Meat You Can Sustainably Eat Per Week
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25 Apr 2025
Environmental scientists calculated sustainable meat intake to balance health and planetary concerns effectively now
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Researchers found that 255 grams of poultry or pork per week is a suitable amount
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This amount is roughly two chicken breasts, six to ten times less than average consumption
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Red meat, especially beef, cannot be part of an environmentally sustainable diet, says study
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Cows and sheep emit methane and nitrous oxide, potent greenhouse gases, through waste and feed
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Moderate amounts of red meat are incompatible with planetary regeneration of resources, says Gebara
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Other diets, including ones with meat, can be both healthy and sustainable, notes Gebara
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Animal agriculture contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation globally now
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The study identified 32 key nutritional requirements and planetary sustainability thresholds for a balanced diet
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Achieving sustainable diets requires universal availability, accessibility, and cultural acceptance, supported by policymakers globally
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