Following the 2023 Mexican Healthy and Sustainable Dietary Guidelines could improve health and reduce the environmental impact and cost of diets, mainly by cutting down on red meat and processed food. In southern rural areas, however, the water footprint and cost of following these guidelines could rise due to increased consumption of nuts, fruits and vegetables.
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This is a summary of: Unar-Munguía, M. et al. Mexican national dietary guidelines promote less costly and environmentally sustainable diets. Nat. Food https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-01027-5 (2024).
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More sustainable diets can be achieved by following the Mexican national dietary guidelines. Nat Food 5, 652–653 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-01037-3
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