Muesli bars with dried fruit
Muesli bars with dried fruits are a healthy and quick-to-prepare snack.
Some types of food containers cause weight gain
According to researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, plastic food packaging can make us gain weight because it exposes us to phthalates.
If you respect food, ask the restaurant for a doggy bag for leftovers
On New Year’s Day a new law came into effect in France striving to cut down on food waste. Even though the world is producing more than enough food for its inhabitants, hunger is still one the most pernicious problems to solve globally according to the FAO. The new law obliges restaurants with over 180
Major Lazer, the first musical bridge between the USA and Cuba
Major Lazer will be the first US artists to perform in Cuba after last summer’s thawing of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Cycling lanes in Barcelona to triple by 2018
The cycling lane network in Barcelona will increase from 116 to 308 km in three years with an investment of 32 million euros. The urban mobility plan also aims to create new bike parking lots.
Bucatini with artichokes and saffron
A seasonal, light, tasty and creamy pasta course – even if it doesn’t contain cream – with a spice that enhances the flavour of the other ingredients: saffron.
Spinach and shiitake mushrooms with coconut milk and ginger
This side dish with spinach and shiitake mushrooms becomes unique and really tasty if you add coconut milk, ginger and lime juice.
Roadman’s houses are “donated” to promote sustainable tourism
An initial project of 30 roadman’s houses scattered on a ridge that connects the via Francigena to the Appian Way through bike paths.
Fluoride in water. A medicine turned toxin
Water fluoridation is one of the top ten public health achievements of the 20th century according to the US Centers for Disease Control, but long-term studies show that fluoride may cause negative health effects. Most of Europe has rejected this practice, and while 25 countries have water fluoridation programmes, more people drink artificially fluoridated water
Ginger, for an instant relief from headaches
There are foods that can very effectively prevent or alleviate headaches. Among these, ginger is the undisputed ruler. Let’s discover the foods to use and the ones to avoid.