Database research record2020·Global
A Homegrown Solution
Andrew Coulter
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
Urban Farm DB summary
This article argues that the medical establishment should consider prescribing diets with a higher ratio of unprocessed plant-based foods to address urban healthcare crises, chronic diseases, and health inequalities. Research indicates that vegetarian diets are associated with decreased mortality, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Additionally, plant-based diets offer more affordable protein sources compared to meat and seafood.