Less beef, more beans: Experts say the world needs a new diet

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• One hamburger a week is as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world's diet.
• Eggs should also be limited to fewer than about four a week.
• Dairy foods should be about a serving a day, or less.
• The report from a panel of nutrition, agriculture and environmental experts recommends a plant-based diet, based on previously published studies that have linked red meat to increased risk of health problems.

NEW YORK (AP) — A hamburger a week, but no more — that's about as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world's diet.

Eggs should be limited to fewer than about four a week, the report says. Dairy foods should be about a serving a day, or less.

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