In An Open Letter to Biden, the US Congress is Asking for More Plant-Based Food

55 Congressional leaders in the US have penned an open letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to increase plant-based food options across all federal facilities nationwide. The letter emphasizes the environmental and health benefits of vegan diets and calls for the expansion of vegan offerings in federal facilities to meet dietary and cultural demands, as well as reduce the government's carbon footprint.

Citing scientific evidence, the Congressional leaders highlight studies showing that plant-based diets can improve human health by lowering inflammation, mitigating diet-related diseases, and reducing cholesterol, inflammation, and high blood pressure. They also point out the environmental benefits of plant-based diets, such as lower emissions, water pollution, and land use compared to meat-heavy diets. The letter comes at a time when climate change is a pressing issue and during what is being called the year of climate elections, urging the government to lead by example in promoting healthy and sustainable food practices.