Eat meat and ignore the science – outdated advice endangers health and the environment

A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations is warning against the use of meat alternatives to replace meat in diets, stating that they lack essential nutrients found in meat. However, the report is seen as biased towards animal agriculture, with little consideration for the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets. Studies have shown that a well-planned vegan diet can provide all necessary nutrients while reducing the risk of major diseases.

The report downplays the harmful effects of consuming red and processed meat, despite international recognition of their link to cancer. It also questions the lower environmental impact of plant-based meat alternatives, disregarding the significant benefits of reducing meat consumption for the planet. Overall, the report's outdated and regressive stance supporting meat and dairy products goes against the scientific consensus on the health and environmental advantages of plant-based diets.