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Ana Rita Silva
Aug 17, 20212 min read
Solar power and microbes could increase the protein quantity
A German team wants to revolutionize farming practices. They are working on a project that combines solar power and microbes, and can...
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Joana Grácio
Aug 17, 20212 min read
"Cultivated meat" is no longer just a laboratory experiment.
Today's consumer is becoming more aware, and environmental, health, and animal welfare concerns are increasing the demand for alternative...
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Sílvia Moreira
Aug 10, 20212 min read
F4S launches a new webinar cycle on food and nutrition
Food4Sustainability CoLAB is launching a new webinar cycle "You are what you eat" in September! Nacional and international speakers with...
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Sílvia Moreira
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Insects for human consumption? A very present future.
Constant changes in lifestyle, the promotion and increase of physical activity, and longer life expectancy are just some of the factors...
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Cecilia Franco
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Which diet has the lowest water footprint in Mediterranean Countries?
The Mediterranean diet has its origin in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea or that have been influenced by it, as is the...
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Rita Bernardo
May 30, 20212 min read
AlimentAÇÃO Project presents good practices
The public presentation of the results of the AlimentAÇÃO project and debate on Local Public Policies for the right to adequate food took...
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Daniela Fonseca
May 20, 20212 min read
Vitamin C power explained: what is the pleiotropic effect and how does it work
Have you ever heard of vitamin C and its beneficial properties? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a hydrophilic micronutrient...
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Sílvia Moreira
May 9, 20212 min read
COST Action EUROCAROTEN publishes most cited paper in Progress in Lipid Research
COST Action EUROCAROTEN publishes most cited paper in Progress in Lipid Research, the top-ranked journal in the field of Nutrition and...
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Cecilia Franco
May 3, 20211 min read
Gut microbiota and covid-19
Health of the gut microbiota influences the symptomatology of covid-19 The microbiota is defined as a group of microorganisms living in a...
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Daniela Fonseca
Apr 25, 20212 min read
Fisetin: the slow ageing flavonoid with multiple benefits
Have you heard of fisetin? Fisetin is a flavonoid naturally found in strawberries, apples, persimmons, cucumbers, onions, and other plants.
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Cecilia Franco
Apr 24, 20212 min read
Why does an apple a day keeps the doctor away?
So the saying goes. But where does this ability of apples to keep us away from doctors come from? Let's look in detail at this widely...
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Ana Rita Silva
Mar 30, 20215 min read
Food waste - the challenge
Food waste is an important and worrisome global issue that have consequences on different levels, such as food security, environmental,...
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Cecilia Franco
Mar 30, 20211 min read
COVID-19 impact on eating habits
COVID-19 brought many changes to our society, and challenges to which we were forced to adapt in record time. The question that arises...
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Cecilia Franco
Feb 19, 20214 min read
5 ways to be more sustainable every day
Sustainability is on the agenda. And why is that? We know that our lifestyle has a direct impact on the climate. Our consumption habits...
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Ana Rita Silva
Feb 19, 20211 min read
Fat-free meat products
Obesity and cardiovascular diseases are one of the biggest health problems, caused mainly by eating habits. In a western culture, meat...
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Cecilia Franco
Feb 19, 20213 min read
5 foods that will boost your immune system
Whether through our skin, our breath or what we eat, our channels of entry and communication with the outside world cannot always...
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Ana Rita Silva
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Transparent foods are trending
Consumers are increasingly concerned about what they eat and what the means are until food reaches their tables. The growing concern for...
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