Awareness that our dietary choices are becoming a key factor in safeguarding human health and protecting the planet for a shared “better tomorrow” is increasingly widespread
The latest expert research shows that small changes—such as embracing a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats—can not only significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases, but also considerably slow climate change and other negative environmental impacts. Lidl recognises the importance of this issue and believes that conscious nutrition is both a solution and a shared responsibility—towards ourselves and the world around us.
RESEARCH SAYS: “THE PLANETARY DIET”
According to findings by the EAT–Lancet Commission, a team of scientists contributing to The Lancet, a publication with a 200-year tradition of addressing key medical topics, many of today’s global challenges could be addressed by adopting a “planetary health diet.”¹
In addressing global challenges, Lidl strives to be part of a broader transformation that improves food systems worldwide
This approach to eating minimises environmental harm by promoting plant-based foods and items with a low carbon footprint. It outlines a way to preserve planetary resources essential for feeding an estimated 10 billion people by 2050, while maintaining biodiversity. To ensure the world’s growing population can eat healthily within the planet’s environmental boundaries, a transformation of the global food system is essential—and Lidl has been working for years to help realise this goal.
CONSCIOUS NUTRITION AT LIDL
As one of Europe’s leading food retailers, Lidl is fully aware of its influence and the fact that its products are a staple in many households. In response, Lidl has assumed part of the responsibility by promoting conscious dietary habits. Lidl offers a wide range of plant-based products, wholegrain options, and items with reduced sugar and salt content, as well as a growing number of sustainable products—those with a lower environmental impact, such as plant-based protein foods, vegan products, and organically grown fruit and vegetables.
Recognising that excessive intake of saturated fats increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, Lidl is continuously improving the fat and oil quality in its own-brand products—raising the proportion of unsaturated fats while reducing saturated ones. Moreover, as dietary fibre from whole grains contributes positively to human health and may help prevent conditions such as diabetes, Lidl is expanding its range of wholegrain products and gradually increasing the proportion of whole grains in its existing branded lines. Excessive sugar and salt consumption also poses a serious challenge in today’s diet, raising the risk of numerous illnesses including heart disease and diabetes. Lidl is therefore actively working to reduce the average levels of added sugar and salt in its own-brand products.
TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY: LIDL AS A DRIVER OF POSITIVE CHANGE
In addressing global challenges, Lidl strives to be part of a broader transformation that improves food systems worldwide. Through the above-mentioned initiatives and by reporting progress transparently, Lidl empowers consumers to make more sustainable choices, thereby contributing to positive global change and laying the foundations for a sustainable future for all.