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Healthy diets can cost less and cut emissions — Level A1 — A produce section of a grocery store filled with vegetables

Healthy diets can cost less and cut emissionsCEFR A1

15 Dec 2025

Adapted from Tufts University, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Roger Starnes Sr, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
72 words
  • Researchers studied healthy diets and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
  • They looked for foods available locally in each country.
  • They wanted diets that meet basic nutrition needs daily.
  • A healthy diet can cost less for many people.
  • Cheaper foods often give lower emissions in many cases.
  • Milk is often the least expensive animal option globally.
  • Small fish sometimes have lower emissions than beef.
  • Choosing cheaper foods at shops can reduce climate harm quickly.

Difficult words

  • researchera person who studies and tests things
    Researchers
  • greenhouse gas emissionsgases from human activity that warm Earth
  • locallyin or near the same place
  • nutritionfood and substances that keep people healthy
  • cheapnot costing much money, low in price
    cheaper

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Discussion questions

  • Do you buy foods available locally?
  • Do you choose cheaper foods when you shop?
  • Do you drink milk or eat small fish?

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