Frugality, not facts, is the secret ingredient in shaping sustainable diets, a new study suggests
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 30-Apr-2025 21:08 ET (1-May-2025 01:08 GMT/UTC)
A new UK study, published in Food and Humanity Journal, suggests that facts about human health, climate change and environmental impact may not be enough to change the way we eat.
Instead, it’s our personal values -especially the old-fashioned virtue of frugality - that are more likely to inspire sustainable food choices.
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