Excluded, forbidden, banned- the evolution of food choices
While some foods have remained staples for thousands of years, others have fallen out of favor, banned, or forbidden, becoming taboo for various reasons.
Plant-based meat: the sustainable alternative
Plant-based meat, also known as vegan or vegetarian meat, consists of protein-rich food made entirely from plant-based ingredients.
Is there an obesity gene?
Obesity is one of the most serious civilization diseases of the 21st century. It means excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the body. What level of body fat are we discussing? In the case of women, this is a level above 25% of the total body weight, and in the case of men above 15%. […]
Slow Food and sustainable growth: the way to a better future
Slow food gained popularity as a response to the fast-paced, convenience-based culture that characterizes much of modern life. According to sources, the concept originated in 1986 in Italy. Food critic Carlo Petrini expressed his opposition to the well-known fast-food chain. With the values of local, seasonal and traditional production, slow food promotes a more sustainable […]
Melipona – Yucatan’s Native Bee
Yucatán, located in southeastern Mexico, is famous not only for its stunning landscapes and Mayan archaeological sites but also for the extraordinary honey produced by fascinating species of bees. Endemic Melipona bees play an important role in maintaining biodiversity as they pollinate 30 to 40% of the plant species in the ecosystems they inhabit. The […]
Sustainable packaging
Sustainable packaging refers to sourcing, developing, and using packaging solutions that have minimal environmental impact and footprint. Which means it is environmentally friendly and does not contribute to the further depletion of natural resources. At the same time, it is safe for human health. It should also meet many standards that will benefit both consumers […]
Insects in fine-dining?
Insects are an excellent source of pure protein. They are free of hormones, growth promoters, and other substances that we use in animal husbandry. It is worth noting that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that insects are part of the traditional diet of at least two billion people, with more […]
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” by Roca Brothers
When we think of recycling in a restaurant, we often think of colored bins, sometimes a composter or activities leading to less-waste and zero-waste. However, our associations are primarily related to food waste.
A world without plastic
Can we imagine a world without plastic packaging and disposable bags? Plastic is ingrained in our lives more than we think and more than we see. Therefore, all actions regulating and limiting the use of this material are in line with the idea of sustainable development, which includes, among other things, taking care of the […]
Is zero waste a trend?
Sustainability in living was a trend a few years ago. Today, it is a way to make conscious consumer decisions and express concern for the environment, climate, and even the community. The topic is very extensive and, although the amount of information may initially overwhelm us, by devoting a little attention we can contribute to […]