How Vegans & Meat Lovers Can Save The Planet Together: A Path To Sustainable Food Systems!

In this episode of Live Sustainably, Anastasia explores one of the most heated debates in modern sustainability—vegans vs meat eaters—and why it’s time to move beyond it. Through stories, research, and personal reflection, she explains why diversity in food choices isn’t just natural—it’s essential for a thriving planet. This isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about choosing balance.

This episode explores:
Why dietary diversity mirrors natural ecosystems
The hidden issues behind trendy foods (from coconuts to chicken)
How vegans and meat eaters can both help fix broken food systems
The true meaning of sustainable eating: taking only what we need

It’s time to end the fight—and unite for a better food future.

Chapters:
00:00 - 00:59 - Introduction
00:59 - 02:22 - Diversity is Nature’s Strength
02:22 - 05:07 - The Wolf’s Return: Why All Diets Matter
05:07 - 08:09 - The Flaws in Every Food System
08:37 - 13:15 - What You Can Do Today
13:15 - 13:25 - The end

References & Further Read:
👉 EAT-Lancet Commission (2019). Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems.
👉 FAO (2019). The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture.
👉 Global Alliance for the Future of Food (2022). Systemic Solutions for Healthy Diets & a Sustainable Food Future.
👉 IPES-Food (2023). The Politics of Protein: Examining Claims About Livestock, Meat & Sustainability.
👉 Harvard. School of Public health, 2021. S. Writer. "Milk may not be necessary for most adults".
👉 Rainforest Journalist Fund, 2020. N.Coca. "The Dirty Secret Behind The West's Coconut Fad".
👉 McGivney A. 2020. "'Like sending bees to war': the deadly truth behind your almond milk obsession". The Guardian.
👉 Yellowstone.org. Yellowstone Wolf Project. Available online.

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