"Growing up, Baird stopped eating meat in part because she felt connected to animals. Her commitment grew as she learned about the environmental impact of animal agriculture. And her mother died of a heart attack at 57 - one of many in her family to die of heart disease. "I always say I have the trifecta of reasons" for foregoing meat, said Baird."
"That connection between what's healthy for people and the planet dominates the latest EAT-Lancet Commission report, an updated version of the 2019 analysis produced by leading food researchers from around the world. Besides detailing the food system's contribution to climate change, it outlines the most current version of a "planetary health diet," which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and nuts and encourages people, particularly in high-income countries, to reduce their intake of animal products, especially red meat."
Maggie Baird cooks vegan cinnamon rolls enjoyed by her family and stopped eating meat due to empathy for animals, concerns about animal agriculture's environmental impact, and a family history of heart disease, calling it a "trifecta of reasons." Baird founded Support + Feed in 2020 to promote a more climate-friendly food system and provide plant-based meals. The updated EAT-Lancet Commission promotes a planetary health diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and nuts and urges reduced consumption of animal products, particularly red meat. Experts note beef's outsized pollution and recommend trimming high-polluting foods while using practical cooking techniques to center plants at home.
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