Skip to main content Be The Story Be The Story
  • Home
  • Healthy Eating
  • Health
  • Environment
  • Plastic
  • Food waste
  • Social Impact
  • EN
  • PT
Be The Story

Subscribe to our newsletter to start receiving be the story news.

Read personal data protection policy.

You are almost there!

All you need to do is confirm your subscription using the link we sent to your email. If you did not receive it, please check your SPAM folder.
Press enter to see results
Man jogging with a dog, in a road by the sea.

Health

When body and mind are aligned, good stories happen. Here you can find the best tips and stories for physical, mental and social well-being.

Change

Foods that help with cancer

Eating habits are an important factor in the prevention and treatment of oncological diseases. Discover the relationship between food and cancer.
Woman chopping vegetables on a cutting board.

Subscribe newsletter

Did you know that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world? Subscribe to the Be The Story newsletter and receive tips and recipes for a more balanced diet.

Read personal data protection policy.

You are almost there!

All you need to do is confirm your subscription using the link we sent to your email. If you did not receive it, please check your SPAM folder.
Person standing in the pavement, holding an umbrella, on a rainy day.
Know

Blue Monday: find out the story of the saddest day of the year

It happens on a Monday and is known as the saddest day of the year. Find out what Blue Monday is and how you can beat the less happy days.
Illustration of a bedroom at night, with a cake plate and alarm clock next to the bed.
Know

Sleep well, eat better: how is sleep and food related?

When you have sleep deprivation, do your eating habits suffer? It's not a coincidence. Find out how your sleep can influence the way you eat.
Men and woman running in the beach.
Change

Get moving! 7 tips to fight a sedentary lifestyle

There are many reasons to neglect exercise. But the negative health consequences of a sedentary lifestyle are very real. Get moving!
Strawberries with sugar in a bowl
Know

Can sugar be bittersweet? Discover the best foods for diabetes.

Diabetes affects thousands around the world – and diet is crucial to prevent and control this disease. Find out how.
Kitchen cutting boards
Know

Kitchen cutting board: how to choose the right one?

What is the secret to a bacteria-free kitchen cutting board? If this question has always puzzled you, tag along for some answers.
Five bowls filled with cream with colour additives.
Know

Food additives: what is your food made of?

From colour to flavour enhancers, your daily menu probably features several food additives. Find out what they are and how to spot them.
sunscreen standing by the beach.
Know

How to choose the best sunscreen?

No beach bag is complete without a towel, sunscreen, and a beach umbrella that filters out UV rays without harming the planet. Meet Sombra &Co.
Several dairy products over a wooden table: cottage cheese, cheese, milk.
Know

Lactose intolerance: everything you need to know

Lactose intolerance is a major pain – in the stomach – for many people. Know more about lactose intolerance, its symptoms and causes.
Illustration of box with several foods (cans of tuna and beans, dairy package) and its labels.
Know

How to read the nutrition facts label?

If you frown when you try to understand the nutrition facts label, this article will make your next trip to the supermarket easier.
Chocolate, milk, lemon, peanuts, almonds, fish, seafood, eggs, orange, bread.
Know

The “A to Z” of living with food intolerance

We all know someone who suffers from food intolerance or has food allergy. Get to know the difference and know more about it.
Face mask on the ground
Change

Say no to dropping face masks to the ground

Millions of face masks are worn everyday as part of the Covid-19 protection routine. Know how to proceed to dispose used face masks and gloves.
Family programmes at home
Change

Covid-19: Family activities to do at home

Spending quality family time at home isn’t always easy. Here’s a selection of the best family activities to do at home during social distancing time.
Healthy food
Change

Covid-19: Tips for a healthy diet

The Portuguese Directorate-General for Health has published a manual with guidelines on food and nutrition for people in social distancing and isolation.
Coronavirus effects
Change

Covid-19: prevention is the best option

Be a public health agent and know what to do to stop the spread of new coronavirus. Can we fight the statistics together?
grain field
Know

Gluten intolerance? No worries.

Coeliac disease affects almost 1% of the world's population and gluten intolerance affects many more. Learn more about gluten and gluten-related disorders.
Follow us on Social Media
Instagram - Be The Story Instagram Facebook - Be The Story Facebook YouTube - Jerónimo Martins YouTube Pinterest - Be The Story Pinterest
  • About us
  • Know The Story
  • Change The Story
  • Share The Story
  • Behind The Story
  • Healthy eating
  • Health
  • Environment
  • Plastic
  • Food waste
  • Social Impact
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies Policy
  • Cookies Settings
  • Personal Data Protection Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Contact us
Be The Story

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive Be The Story's tips, stories and curiosities.

Read personal data protection policy.

You are almost there!

All you need to do is confirm your subscription using the link we sent to your email. If you did not receive it, please check your SPAM folder.
Powered by
Jerónimo Martins
Copyright © Jerónimo Martins 2025 - All rights reserved