Nutrition & Wellness
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Monsanto Bayer deal shows that GMO support is weakening
At first glance, people looking for more sustainable solutions in the world might shrug their shoulders about the news of pharmaceutical and chemical multinational Bayer acquiring agrochemical giant Monsanto. Monsanto has been a target of the worldwide environmental movement for two decades for its Read More...
I tried a chocolate bar that replaces sugar with mushrooms
Inside a lab in Aurora, Colorado, scientists at Mycotechnology have been trying to figure out a way to replace sugar with mushrooms. Certain mushrooms, the logic goes, can take away bitterness and naturally sweeten foods, like coffee and chocolate. The startup has most recently engineered a dark Read More...
The Real Junk Food Project: revolutionising how we tackle food waste
Adam Smith is blunt and to the point when I call him to suggest an interview. I want to talk to him about the Real Junk Food Project, which he founded, and suggest doing it at the cafe he set up in Leeds which uses waste food and operates on a pay-as-you-feel basis. “Which cafe? There are 30 of Read More...
Food waste could store solar, wind energy
Saving up excess solar and wind energy for times when the sun is down or the air is still requires Read More...
Global open data call to deliver world food security
The opening of data sources in agricultural research is needed to deliver the global goal of delivering zero hunger by 2030, say campaigners. The call has been made by the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (Godan) initiative, which includes the UK and US governments. The group hopes a Read More...
The absolute best cities for plant-based foodies
As a one-upon-a-time vegetarian (who now enjoys the occasional burger), I know how difficult it can be to find plant-based options in unfamiliar places. Have no fear; this fun infographic by Travel Supermarket is here to ease the plight of mindful foodies everywhere. It pulls together data on Read More...
Happy international chocolate day!
There are many reasons to celebrate chocolate, not least of all for the surprising health benefits a bar of high-quality dark chocolate brings with it. What are you waiting for? Today is International Chocolate Day, quite possibly the best day of the year. While chocolate is loved by many, it has Read More...
Dubai’s sustainable city includes urban farming
The city’s urban farm produces more than 20 kinds of herbs and will soon start growing fruit and vegetables once the productive landscape matures. About 2,000 date palms are on the property. Read More...
In this food desert, kids learn to farm veggies—out of the back of a truck
“Has anybody heard of rainbow chard?” Larry Moore asked a group of elementary school children. No one answered. “What about this?” Moore asked again, pointing to green leaves emerging from the dirt, their orange base peeking through the brown soil. “That’s a carrot!” several young Read More...
4 ways to end hunger in Africa
For the first time in human history, the end of hunger is well within our reach. While courageous and passionate individuals have been working to end this scourge for decades, a recent confluence of political will, public-private partnerships and funding has made this ambition possible. We have, of Read More...