With the growth of the world's population, food needs are increasing, and thus the need for the intensive cultivation of plant and animal species. The Western diet, in addition to the high risk of developing non­ communicable diseases, also has a large negative effect on the planet (footprint) - from carbon emis­sions to fresh water consumption. Greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock supply chain account for more than 14% of all human-induced emissions. Therefore, change is urgently needed to meet the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs- the so­ called sustainable development. It includes the transition to sustainable diets, among which the Med i­ terranean, Vegetarian and Paleolithic diets stand out. The aim of this paper is to give a brief overview of current knowledge on sustainable eating patterns in relation to the Western way of eating practised by the majority of the population. Although all mentioned patterns to some extent contribute to the protection of the planet and human health Mediterranean diet has synergistic effect with exceptional impact on the environment and human health and for this reason, is proposed as the best sustainable eating pattern.