Sustainable healthy diets for a resilient India

Abstract

This review aims to highlight the importance of sustainable healthy diets that improve population health while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. A narrative review of literature from PubMed, Google Scholar, policy documents, and government reports published between 2010-2025 was conducted. Key studies on sustainable agriculture, dietary patterns, nutrition, and public health were summarized to identify trends, policy initiatives, and actionable strategies. Sustainable healthy diets should be accessible, economically feasible, safe, equitable, and culturally acceptable. Collaborative actions among stakeholders, including policy makers, researchers, and the community, are essential to ensure equitable access to nutritious foods. Adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and eco-friendly diets can improve health outcomes, reduce environmental burdens, and conserve resources for future generations. Community-wide adoption of sustainable meals can improve human health and reduce environmental impacts, protecting resources for future generations. We can secure resources for future generations by adopting sustainable agriculture techniques, which strike a balance between environmental stewardship and productivity.

Keywords

Sustainable / Nutrition / Environment / Climate Change / Diet / Agriculture / Health

Conflict of interest statement

The authors claim there is no conflict of interest.

Funding

The study received no extramural funding.

Data availability statement

The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.

Authors’ contributions

Pal S and Mallick R made significant contributions to the conceptualisation, literature review and drafting of the manuscript. Gopal KM provided essential editorial input, supervision and oversight and granted final approval of the manuscript.

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