That’s the message from new research by Aarhus University in Denmark, which found that people who follow the latest Nordic dietary guidelines live longer than those who don’t. This long-term data allowed researchers to see how closely people’s diets matched the Nordic recommendations and how this affected their health. The Nordic guidelines are among the first to directly combine health and sustainability, making them a potential model for other countries developing climate-friendly diets. The researchers hope to study whether the Nordic diet also lowers the risk of specific diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. For now, the evidence strongly suggests that what’s good for the planet can also help us live longer, healthier lives.