Sustainable diets include a wide variety of foods, focusing on plant-based options such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, alongside responsibly sourced seafood and modest portions of meat, dairy, and eggs. They minimize consumption of high-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar foods.

These diets promote responsible food production practices. Embracing sustainable eating not only offers health advantages but also plays a crucial role in addressing environmental concerns. Plant-forward meals serve as the foundation of sustainable diets, optionally incorporating small amounts of sustainably sourced animal products or entirely excluding them (plant-based).