In 2050, the world expects a shortage of fruits and vegetables. 9.8 billion people will live on the planet and not enough for all the vitamins.Scientists at the University of Guelph (Canada) conducted a study on the topic of food consumption, and also conducted an analysis of the modern agricultural system. It turned out that now mankind is experiencing a shortage of fruits and vegetables. Farmers no longer fulfill the crop plans necessary for a healthy human diet. But the production of flour, fat and sweet is in full swing. According to researchers, a person has 12 servings of cereals instead of the eight recommended; three servings of oil and fat instead of one; four servings of sugar instead of zero. But there is a shortage of protein and fruit, which scientists have long been ringing bells for. In the future, this will become a very serious problem. Five servings of fruits and vegetables instead of the 15 recommended and three servings of protein instead of five.
Determining the norm of healthy nutrition, Canadian scientists were guided by the recommendations of Harvard University. Here's what a healthy and balanced diet should look like: 50% of a conditional plate is vegetables and fruits, 25% are whole grains, 25% are proteins, fats and milk. Researchers say agriculture needs to be refocused on vegetables, fruits and vegetable protein. They say that "vegan" fields require less area. This will save 50 million hectares. But if you do nothing and leave it as it is, then in 2050, arable land on the planet will require 12 million hectares, and pastures - 1 billion hectares. The UN reminds that livestock and meat industry are very polluting. and are one of the causes of global warming. So, perhaps, soon people will have to become vegetarians, simply because there will be no other option.