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Cecilia Franco
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Showcook DiscoSoup - Cooking to the beat of music
On Saturday 6 August we held a Showcook Discosoup* (DiscoCook) for the walkers of ACANAC 2022, an action within the Escutismo.Come...
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Cecilia Franco
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Pasta with vegetables from the garden
This recipe was made for the Showcook DiscoSoup (DiscoCook) held at ACANAC 2022, for the camp hikers. Easy to make at home and on...
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Catarina Vasconcelos
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Watermelon and rosemary flavoured water
This recipe is ideal for cooling off in the hot months. Easy to make at home and on camping trips, even with few utensils Inexpensive -...
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Sílvia Moreira
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Little-known health facts about chestnuts
With the arrival of autumn, one of the most expected fruits are chestnuts. Counting with more than 90 million years old and originated...
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Sílvia Moreira
Aug 25, 20211 min read
Is there a link between organic food and reduced cancer risk?
Cancer treatment goes beyond fighting the disease. Alongside the elimination of the cancer cells, the patient’s mind, spirit, and the...
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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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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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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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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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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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