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Healthy Eating

Five benefits of including chickpeas in your meals

Chickpeas can be a “card in your sleeve” for quick, delicious and healthy meals. Discover what chickpeas can do for you.
Sweet potato and chickpea curry served on a shallow plate.

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Person standing in the pavement, holding an umbrella, on a rainy day.
Health

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.
Breakfast consisting of coffee and wholemeal bread with peanut butter and raspberry jelly.
Healthy Eating

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?

We hear from an early age that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But this is a controversial statement. Is it so? Find out here.
Fad diets: here is everything you need to know
Healthy Eating

Fad diets: here is everything you need to know

In the attempt to see some change on the scale, the so-called “fad diets” are an answer to some. How can you choose the “right” diet?
Humpback whale tail above the water.
Environment

Whales and climate change: what’s the connection?

Whales are at the centre of many oceanic mysteries. They also play a crucial role in balancing ecosystems. Let’s find out all about them.
Underwater image of a yellowfin tuna.
Environment

Tuna: the true story behind the fish we can’t get enough of

How many times a month do you eat tuna? It’s time to find out more about it, its health benefits, and the importance of its preservation.
Woman's hands disposing of leftover vegetables.
Food waste

Food waste: what are the most wasted foods?

Around a third of all the food produced in the world ends up in the bin. Find out which are the most wasted foods.
Person throwing chickpea stew leftovers to the bin.
Food waste

Here are the 10 countries that waste the most food

Food waste in Europe is around 59 million tonnes per year. But which country wastes the most food? We have the top 10.
Illustration of a bedroom at night, with a cake plate and alarm clock next to the bed.
Health

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.
Chickpea salad with fresh vegetables in a large bowl.
Healthy Eating

Plants for dinner? Discover the plant-based diet

Plant-based eating can cover different diets with one common element: the food consumed is essentially of plant origin. Know more.
Acorns with leaves scattered on a wooden table.
Healthy Eating

Acorns, the “forgotten” food

It is a nut found a little everywhere in Portugal, but is not always given its due value. Discover the history of the acorn and its benefits.
Bolo-rei (King Cake) in ceramic dish on a wooden table.
Healthy Eating

Bolo-rei, the king of cakes is Christmas on a plate

Discover the history and origin of bolo-rei (you might know it as King Cake), the star of Christmas supper and a token of tradition.
Strawberries with sugar in a bowl
Health

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
Health

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.
Health

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.
Hands planting lettuce in the soil.
Environment

Discover 4 sustainable agriculture practices

We have agriculture to thank for our lustrous lettuce and juicy oranges. But what is its actual effect on the environment? Let's talk about sustainable agriculture.
Wax palms in Cocora Valley, Colombia.
Environment

Welcome to Colombia, one of the world’s most biodiverse countries

70% of all species on the planet can be found in just 17 countries. Find out what makes Colombia one of the world’s most biodiverse nations.
Mistura de frutos secos em tigela de madeira.
Healthy Eating

A handful of nuts a day keep the doctor away!

With a hard shell and a crunchy interior, let’s find out what are the benefits of nuts and how should we include them in a healthy and balanced diet.
Illustration of decorated sardines, with crowns.
Healthy Eating

Sardine, the queen of the Portuguese coast

The sea provides the sardine and Portuguese tradition turned it into a true cultural and gastronomical national treasure. Discover it.
sunscreen standing by the beach.
Health

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.
Two bottles of cinnamon and ginger kombucha, infused with elderflower.
Healthy Eating

Kombucha: so much more than tea

From virtually unknown to trendsetter. What is kombucha anyway? And does it have potential health benefits or not? Find out all about it.
Ladybird clinging to the grass.
Environment

The role of ladybirds in biodiversity

It is not only in books that ladybirds play the leading role. They are also key to our ecosystems. Find out why.
Several dairy products over a wooden table: cottage cheese, cheese, milk.
Health

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 several types of packaging (cardboard, glass) over a table.
Environment

Ecodesign: creating circular, more sustainable products

How to make existing and new products more sustainable? Ecodesign is the answer to this question. Find out what it means and its importance.
Peas spread over burlap
Healthy Eating

The secret life of the pea

So small, yet so powerful. Get to know all about the pea, its benefits, and why it should be a part of your diet.
Illustration of an oat flake wearing a superhero suit.
Healthy Eating

What’s so oat-standing about oats?

Oats are a great choice for breakfast, snacks, desserts and even gourmet menus. Know more about this versatile and nutritious grain.
Dried fruits scattered in wooden bowls and on the table: apricots, dates, raisins.
Healthy Eating

Dried fruits in the traditional Christmas sweets around the world

Christmas celebrations differ greatly around the world, but there are some common elements. Let’s talk about dried fruits.
Bowls of pulses (lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas) over a marble board.
Healthy Eating

Pulses, tomorrow’s special

Bit by bit, a little becomes a lot. And bean by bean, pulses can help change the future of our planet and of all who live in it.
Unpeeled roasted chestnuts, served in a small pan.
Healthy Eating

Chestnuts, roasted and tasty!

As the trees change colour and the days get colder, it’s time to enjoy some delicious roasted chestnuts. Amazing flavour and many benefits.
Man and child in a kitchen, washing a glass, with the tap running.
Environment

Manual dishwashing vs dishwasher: which spends the most water?

The amount of water used in manual dishwashing by just one person would quench the thirst of everyone in Monaco for one year. Find out why.
Glass of carrot juice, decorated with a branch, and several carrots scattered in a table.
Healthy Eating

Carrot, a trusty companion

You can have it cooked or uncooked, in savoury or sweet dishes. A carrot is a tasty snack and an excellent ingredient in any meal.
Wood tray with tomatoes of several types and shapes, over a kitchen cloth in a wooden table.
Healthy Eating

Tomato: the vegetable that is a fruit

Tomato is a healthy, versatile and essential fruit for a balanced diet. It is also indispensable in Mediterranean cuisine.
Woman in supermarket checking an ice cream pint label.
Food waste

Understanding food expiration dates

Who hasn’t ever overlooked the difference between “use by” or “best before”? Know the answers – the explanation does not have an expiration date.
Several fruits falling in the water: apple, orange, pear, strawberries, grapes.
Environment

The best season for seasonal fruit and vegetables

Find out which fruit and vegetables are in season and why it is so important to eat them at the right time for you.
Balance scale with equal pans, with two men standing in one plate and two women in the other.
Social Impact

Equality has no gender

Access to education, freedom of choice or equal opportunities. What do they have in common? Equality is a longstanding problem. Find out why.
Illustration of box with several foods (cans of tuna and beans, dairy package) and its labels.
Health

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.
Metallic deep plate with ramen, a Japanese soup, with pasta, pork, egg, celery and seaweed.
Healthy Eating

Edible seaweed beyond sushi

Gone are the days when seaweed belonged only in the sea. The eating habits are changing, and edible seaweed are part of that change.
Mason jars with several pickles (cucumber, asparagus, carrots, kale) on a kitchen counter.
Healthy Eating

Pickling: do you know what it means?

You get more flies with honey than with vinegar, but vinegar gets you tasty pickles. Get to know the ancient art of pickling.
Broccoli, green beans, liver, beans, almonds, avocado, egg, walnuts and apricots.
Healthy Eating

High in iron foods that should be part of a diet

The lack of iron is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies. Get to know 8 foods that are high in iron and rich in flavour.
Dry, broken soil.
Environment

Global warming: the state of the climate has worsened in the midst of a pandemic

Has the reduction in air pollution during the lockdown period really done wonders for the global climate? Find out the answer.
Mealworm climbs over a leaf.
Healthy Eating

Nutritious, tasty and… animal? Mealworm flour has just arrived to Europe

It sounds like an episode of a survival show, but it is only food engineering shaping the future. Get to know the benefits of mealworm flour.
Shoal of fish surrounded by microplastics.
Plastic

Microplastics : what are they and where to find them?

Microplastics are all around us, from the most essential items to the most superfluous. Find out what they are and how to avoid them.
Chocolate, milk, lemon, peanuts, almonds, fish, seafood, eggs, orange, bread.
Health

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.
Illustration of several plants at home, spread over tables and the floor.
Environment

These air-filtering plants will clean the air in your home

Did you know some plants can be used to filter and clean the air in your home? Check out a list of air-filtering plants to keep close.
Used plastic bottle of water, floating in the ocean.
Plastic

14 types of plastic in the ocean

From PVC to nylon, there are more than a dozen types of plastic in the ocean. Find out the 14 most common types.
Olive oil: liquid gold from the Mediterranean
Healthy Eating

Olive oil : liquid gold from the Mediterranean

Olive oil has amazed mankind for millennia. Get to know its origins, its uses, and the benefits in using it in your kitchen.
Pumpkins of several sizes and colours
Healthy Eating

Pumpkin: from the Americas to our plates

Once used as animal feed, it is nowadays a must-have in a healthy, tasty, and Mediterranean kitchen. Get to know the pumpkin.
Broccoli: health and flavour
Healthy Eating

Broccoli, a bunch of health and flavour

Poor in calories and rich in fibre, Broccoli resembles a tiny flower bouquet but is in fact a bundle of healthy nutrients. Learn more.
Chayote - low calorie and high nutrient fruit
Healthy Eating

Chayote, the well-travelled Aztec prince

Originally cultivated by the Aztecs, the chayote is a tasty food that has been grown in every continent until arriving to your table. Learn more about it.
Big Foot-like ecological footprint
Environment

How big is your ecological footprint?

There’s only one way to know if your ecological footprint is Big Foot-like or rather light as a hare’s. Curious? Find out here.
Imagem de troncos cortados em clareira junto a floresta.
Environment

Deforestation: what it is, what causes it, and how to stop it

In several parts of the world, forests are giving way to farms. Do you know the causes of the deforestation and its impacts on the environment? Learn more.
Climate Change
Environment

Greenhouse effect, ozone layer and global warming walk into a bar…

Do you know the difference between the greenhouse effect, ozone layer and global warming? Let's help clarify these concepts.
Bowl of granola, served with yogurt, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and almonds.
Healthy Eating

What’s in a great granola?

Ideal for breakfast and for a tasty snack in-between meals, granola is a must-have many people’s routines worldwide.
Sweet potato soup
Healthy Eating

Sweet Potato: from misbegotten to queen

Over the years, sweet potato went from being a slave to oppression to being a queen of flavour. Today it's a trend and it's present at every healthy table.
cork oak trees
Environment

Can cork be the answer?

Cork has been a well-kept secret for years, but now it is making headlines. Can cork be the answer to a more sustainable way of living?
Mulher na agricultura local
Social Impact

Female farmers: the impact on local agriculture

Know more about the important role of female farmers on local agriculture and how empowering them can change the world.
fish in the ocean
Environment

Sustainable fish: threatened fish species and how to help

There are more than 28,000 threatened species, that face their survival being threatened by human activities such as unsustainable fishing.
Eat local! But… why should you choose local food?
Environment

Eat local! But… why should you choose local food?

In the equation that brings together quality food and local products, retailers and consumers have a role to play.
Palm oil and the controversy behind it
Environment

The palm oil controversy explained

Palm oil comes from a family of plants commonly called oil palm trees, native to Africa. It has been associated with deforestation. But is it so?
Hand placing used plastic bottle in its recycling bin.
Environment

12 myths about recycling, now explained

Let's clear up some of the most widespread myths about recycling that prevent us from disposing of packaging in the right way.
Tuna and egg Mediterranean salad in a plate.
Healthy Eating

Mediterranean diet: More than food, a lifestyle

Mediterranean people have a lot in common when it comes to food, but also in the way they experience meals. Let's talk about the Mediterranean diet.
The cleanest countries: leading the way to renewable energy
Environment

Cleanest countries: who leads on renewable energy?

Renewable energy accounts for more than a quarter of the world's electricity production. Find out which countries lead the world ranking.
grain field
Health

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.
Bambi, Lion King and Dumbo
Environment

What if there were no more animals or plants on Earth?

One million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction within just a few decades, according to the United Nations (UN). Learn more.
Bela-luz thyme
Healthy Eating

Bela-luz thyme: the perfect salt substitute

If you fancy yourself a cook, then bela-luz thyme could be your secret ingredient. You can use it fresh or dried and it is an excellent salt substitute.
Plastic in the world
Plastic

8 facts about plastic use in the world

The invention of plastic in the 19th century continues to shape society. Get to know eight facts about plastic use in the world.
Bee in a beehive
Environment

Bzzz… Why are bees so important?

Crops depend on them, and they are a fundamental part of the world’s agriculture. Yes, we're talking about bees. Find out more.
Tree trunk circles
Environment

How to make our economy as circular as our globe?

How can we transform a linear economy into a circular economy? Take Nature's example, the waste produced by one species is food and energy to another.
Microplastics in toothpaste
Plastic

Plastic: from use to abuse

“Plastic” was named after its key physical property: plasticity – something that can be moulded. It's designed to last, but this quality is also a menace.
American cookies with chocolate chips on burlap.
Food waste

Food Waste: the hard truth about 9 biscuits

Food waste for dummies: if the whole food supply in the world was represented by 9 biscuits, how many do you think would be wasted?
Avocado wearing a superhero cape
Healthy Eating

Avocado: it’s green and has superpowers

The avocado has been promoted to the Super Food status with its creamy texture and healthy fats. Is good for your skin and can help reduce bad cholesterol.
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