A UK study links the plant-rich EAT-Lancet diet to lower chronic kidney disease risk, especially for those with limited green space access.

A new study of over 179,000 UK adults links adherence to the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet—rich in plants and low in processed foods, red meat, and added sugars—with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease over a 12-year period. The diet’s benefits were especially strong for those with limited access to green spaces, suggesting it may help counter environmental health risks. The findings support plant-based eating as a strategy to prevent CKD, a condition affecting millions worldwide and projected to become a leading cause of death.