There is no such thing as bad food. It’s all about the context

There is no such thing as bad food. It’s all about the context

Food contains the energy of the sun and every living being needs this energy to be able to live, think, fall in love, run and play as well as for many other actions that it would be impossible to list here in detail. For this reason I’ve always reasoned about the fact that humans can’t produce antibodies against food

Energy and happiness in food: towards a nutri-emotional indicator

Energy and happiness in food: towards a nutri-emotional indicator

Sharing a meal with friends has different effects on anxiety and mood from those produced by a quick meal eaten alone and almost without chewing. Sharing a meal increases the score of the nutri-emotional indicator in every food. Regardless of the specific score of a food item, the environment where one consumes it modifies its rating.  

New York City. 5,000 people feast on a meal entirely made from food waste

New York City. 5,000 people feast on a meal entirely made from food waste

Feeding thousands of people with food that would otherwise have been thrown away is possible. It was proven by a group of non-governmental organisations on the 10th of May in Union Square, in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. The initiative, Feeding the 5,000, was aimed at raising the awareness of US citizens on wasted

Sikkim, the Indian state becomes the first to farm 100% organic

Sikkim, the Indian state becomes the first to farm 100% organic

The government decided to make Sikkim a certified organic state thirteen years ago. Around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land were gradually converted. Organic practices and principles were applied according to the National Programme for Organic Production’s guidelines, says Sikkim Organic Mission’s executive director, Doctor Anbalagan. Foundational measures Although the state has traditionally not been an

Food is a signal

Food is a signal

For too long food has been considered just a heap of calories, vitamins and microelements. But it is much more than that: it’s what comes of the sun entering the soil, plants and animals, transforming them into the energy our body requires.

5 animals that choose to live on trees

5 animals that choose to live on trees

Trees are some of the world’s most ancient living beings and make our existence possible. In fact, about 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods and trees – thanks to photosynthesis – are our best allies in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere. All green areas are inestimable hubs of biodiversity: they are home

Brain and memory-boosting foods

Brain and memory-boosting foods

If you have poor memory and concentration, it’s not just age: it’s also lack of sleep, stress, lifestyle and genetics. And food habits also play a crucial role.