Rich diet of fruit, veg and nuts hailed as global tonic

Researchers say diets rich in fruit and veg are better for the environment as well as for people. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables and low in meat and dairy could prevent around 15 million deaths across the globe each year, new analysis shows.

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The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death, as well as lower levels of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases, a report from 2025 Eat-Lancet Commission said.

This diet is mostly made up of whole grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts and legumes such