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Black bean burgers

Una ricetta velocissima per preparare degli ottimi burger di fagioli neri

Our eating habits influence our sleep. Here’s a list of 7 foods that facilitate sleeping according to experts, described by Melissa Breyer on treehugger.com. 1 Cherry juice Researchers of Louisiana State University found that adults with insomnia who were told to drink cherry juice twice a day for two weeks slept 84 minutes more in 14 days

Plant based alternatives attract investment from meat producers

Plant based foods are ones in which ingredients aren’t derived from animals. As well as vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, the trend in the growth of “fake” meats and plant based milks provides even more options for those seeking alternatives to meat and dairy consumption. These act as substitutes to meat and dairy by imitating animal

What you need to know about food irradiation. How it works, where it’s used, advantages and disadvantages

Food irradiation involves exposing food to bursts of gamma rays, X-rays or electron beams to eliminate risks associated with microbial contamination, as well as to increase products’ shelf life. It has been used for many years in Asia, the United States and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium and France mostly), but it is not yet fully accepted by consumers and public opinion. A point

The Real Junk Food Project, from wasted food to tasty meals on a pay as you feel basis

In The Real Junk Food Project cafés food is saved from being wasted. These products, perfectly edible and usually close to their expiry date, are cooked into tasty and healthy meals and offered to people on a pay as you feel basis, letting the consumer decide what is the appropriate value for the food they