Low-Fat Vegan Diet Can Reduce an Individual's Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51%

Low-fat vegan diet can reduce an individual's greenhouse gas emissions by 51%

A low-fat vegan diet is associated with a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and cumulative energy demand (CED) compared to the Standard American Diet, according to research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open.

Replacing Meat, Dairy, and Eggs with Grains, Legumes, and Other Plant Foods Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51%, New Research Shows

Replacing Meat, Dairy, and Eggs with Grains, Legumes, and Other Plant Foods Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51%, New Research Shows Jeff Surak Tue, 11/18/2025 - 12:16 Featured Image beans-fruits-whole-grains-seeds-vegetables.jpg Summary WASHINGTON, D.C.— A low-fat vegan diet is associated with a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and cumulative energy demand (CED) compared to the Standard American Diet, according to r…