Meta-analysis Links EAT-Lancet Diet to Reduced Risk of Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease

A recent meta-analysis of 79 observational studies, published on September 9, 2026, found that higher adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet, a plant-based diet low in red meat and added sugar, was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The study also noted that individuals adopting this diet should be mindful of potential underconsumption of certain nutrients like calcium, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc.