How to eat better for the planet

<p>Food production accounts for about a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions across the globe. Yet, diet is often overlooked as an important factor in climate change. Tulane nutritionist <a href= "https://sph.tulane.edu/gchb/diego-rose">Diego Rose</a> found that if we changed our diets by swapping out just one item each day, Americans could greatly reduce our carbon footprint from food. He discusses how <a href= "https://news.tulane.edu/pr/eco-friendly-diets-should-also-factor-foods-impact-water-resources"> food choices affect the environment</a> and ways people can make their diets healthier — for themselves and the planet.</p>