A more varied diet would help the world's economy as well as its health

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Aug 20, 2024, 11:20 am84 pts
More than 75% of the food consumed in the world today comes from just 12 plant and five animal species. The over-dependence on this small selection, which includes rice, maize and wheat, damages the environment and human health, and it makes our globalized food system vulnerable to shocks. But on top of all…

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