We all know what it means to eat healthily. But what about eating sustainably?
Sustainable diets take into account the long-term impacts of the foods we choose to eat and produce. They take into account our health, the health of communities, and the health of the planet. Not only does dairy play an important role nutritionally in our diets, but as part of a wider sustainable food system.
Check out the below resources on sustainable diets.
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Dairy and food culture
Dairy and food culture
Australia has a rich multicultural society. Find out how dairy enriches dietary patterns around the globe and how this influences a multicultural Australian way of eating.
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Nutrient-Rich Food Index findings
Nutrient-Rich Food Index findings
Dairy Australia recently commissioned new research to develop a new nutrient profiling tool. The research allows comparisons between common Australian foods and their nutrients, affordability and environmental impact. Explore how milk fares in its nutrient density, affordability and environmental impact and how your food swaps are affecting each of these three sustainability factors.
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Stay up to date with the latest research and what’s new in sustainability
Stay up to date with the latest research and what’s new in sustainability
Discussions around healthy, sustainable diets are constantly shifting, in line with a rapidly growing evidence base. Stay up to date with the latest evidence, local and global sustainability initiatives and explore how dairy contributes to a healthy and sustainable eating pattern.
Download our position paper on dairy's role in a health sustainable dietary pattern.
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FAO and WHO guiding principals on sustainable healthy diets
FAO and WHO guiding principals on sustainable healthy diets
Read guidelines from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the World Health Organisation that take a holistic approach to what constitutes sustainable healthy diets for all.
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Dr Joanna McMillan on dairy and healthy sustainable eating
Dr Joanna McMillan on dairy and healthy sustainable eating
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Dr Brad Ridoutt on challenging our thinking about sustainable eating
Dr Brad Ridoutt on challenging our thinking about sustainable eating
Food for thought: it’s time to challenge what we believe about sustainable eating - The Guardian.
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Discover how dairy addresses hunger and food insecurity
Discover how dairy addresses hunger and food insecurity
Discover how dairy foods can help as an affordable source of quality nutrition for people suffering from hunger or food insecurity -which persists as a global challenge.
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How milk compares to plant-based beverages
How milk compares to plant-based beverages
Plant-based beverages are experiencing a slow but continued growth in popularity. Find out how these beverages stack up to traditional cow’s milk from a health, nutrition and environmental perspective.
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Dairy's role in a plant based dietary pattern
Dairy's role in a plant based dietary pattern
A plant-based diet does not mean a plant only diet. Find out how the inclusion of milk, cheese and yoghurt in a plant-based dietary pattern increases nutritional adequacy and enjoyment, in-line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
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Healthy planet
Read how Australian dairy is contributing to a more sustainable future by protecting natural resources and reducing waste and emissions.
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Healthy communities
Learn more about how the dairy industry contributes to healthy and sustainable communities across Australia.
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Healthy diets
Discover the latest advances in nutrition science shedding light on the benefits of dairy foods as part of a healthy, sustainable diet.
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Sustainability Framework
Discover how Australian dairy is providing nutritious food for a healthier and more sustainable world.