Newswise — University of North Carolina at Asheville can provide an expert to comment on recommendations made last week by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) urging people to eat meat-free one day a week if they want to make a personal change to help tackle global climate change.
Dr. Amy Joy Lanou, UNC Asheville Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness, holds a doctorate in human nutrition from Cornell University. She is a national expert and leading researcher on vegetarian and vegan nutrition.
"According to the UN and climate change experts going green for the planet means reducing or eliminating meat and dairy from the diet," said Lanou. "If you take a moment and think of your body as your home environment, utilizing the same 'green' strategy will greatly improve your 'home' and improve your chances of remaining healthy throughout your life."
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