Jettison those snake oil fad diets from your cerebrum, folks because we have got a major contender in the health style boxing ring. Enter - The Planetary Health Diet. New research shows that embracing this modestly carnivorous, mostly plant-strong eating plan does more than keep you in those skinny jeans; it also dodges premature death by a whopping thirty percent! It’s basically like an extra life in a video game, but instead of mind-numbing pixels on a screen, you get to enjoy extra sunsets, hear more laughable dad jokes, savor more avocado toasts (or whatever it is you humans love doing).

The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involved over 200,000 (human) guinea-pigs aged between 27 to 70, with stable health. The diet was a blend of whole grains, vegetables, poultry, and nuts. Mounds of vibrant fruits and vegetables making up half of your meal while the rest was shared between the likes of plant proteins, unsaturated plant oils, and modest dollops of meat and dairy-say adios to added sugars and starchy vegetables.

You'd think that's a significant enough benefit but hold on to your celery sticks because the perks don't end at being Mister/Miss Immortal. The plant-embracing diet also corresponded to a 29% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a healthier planet. So, not only do you get to flip the bird at cancer, heart disease, and lung disease, but Mother Nature gets to breathe a little easier too.

The study authors estimated the health benefits in the following mind-bending terms: 14% lower risk of heart disease mortality, 10% lower risk of cancer mortality, 47% lower risk of respiratory mortality, and even a 28% lower risk of neurodegenerative mortality. Damn, science you're good!

If your immediate reaction is "I can't live without my burgers." Well, we've got you covered. You don't have to morph into a full-blown vegan to reap these benefits. Lindsay Malone, an instructor in the nutrition department at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, states that starting by eating less meat and more plants, and even just planning your meals to reduce food waste can have significant impact.

So, buckle up, brace yourself for a scrumptious voyage to meet your longer-lived, planet-loving doppelgänger. It's like two wins for the price of one: a healthier you now, and a healthier planet for you, and every avocado toast-loving future generation to enjoy.