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Plant-based eating during Earth Month
In the United States, Lamar University received a special menu during Earth Month. A vegan chef showed how delicious and simple plant-based eating can be. This fits well with this month. Earth Month is about focusing on the earth. At Legumi, we also believe that small choices can make a big difference. Especially when food is sustainable, healthy, and tasty.More attention to plant-based eatingMore and more schools, businesses, and restaurants are putting plant-based dishes on the menu. This is not surprising. Plant-based eating often uses less land and water. It... Read more...
Algae as a food additive in China
Algae are increasingly being used in food. In China too, there is growing attention for algae-based products. These include colorants, thickeners, flavorings, and ingredients that extend food shelf life. These substances are called food additives. They contribute to the taste, texture, and quality of products. Because algae are plant-based, they align well with the demand for conscious and modern nutrition. Why algae are interesting Algae grow quickly and often require less land and fresh water than many other crops. Therefore, they are seen as a sustainable ingredient. This is important... Read more...
More plant-based eating in the city
More and more organizations are drawing attention to food that is better for people, animals, and the planet. Adfree Cities now also supports a ten-point plan to make plant-based eating easier and more normal. The goal is simple: to help cities become healthier and more sustainable. What is the idea behind the plan? The plan focuses on more plant-based choices in daily life. Think of schools, hospitals, canteens, shops, and advertising in the city. If people more often see and can choose a plant-based meal, the step becomes smaller. This... Read more...
Plant-based eating and healthy aging
Many people want to grow old fit and healthy. An important step in this is what you eat every day. More and more research shows that a plant-based diet can help keep the body strong. It can also help reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a normal reaction of the body. For example, it helps in healing a wound. But if inflammation persists for a long time, it can cause problems. It is linked to diseases that become more common as we age, such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2... Read more...
Verhoogd risico op hypertensie bij dagelijks glas frisdrank
Increased risk of hypertension with daily glass of soda
Increased risk of hypertension with daily glass of soda. New research from Maastricht UMC+ shows that even one glass of sugary soda per day is associated with a significantly higher... Read more...
Taks op ongezond eten, goed idee?
Tax on unhealthy food, a good idea?
The European Commission wants to impose an additional tax on unhealthy foods, such as those high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. The idea is to reduce cardiovascular disease in... Read more...
Peulvruchten verdienen een grotere plek op ons bord
Legumes deserve a bigger place on our plates
They're a powerful source of protein, linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer, while their fiber keeps our intestines healthy. On... Read more...
Wetenschappelijk onderzoek naar ultra-bewerkt eten
Scientific research on ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods like chips, soda, and ready-made meals are harmful to almost all our organs, according to a major new study. They increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer,... Read more...
Ultra-bewerkte voedingsmiddelen en onze gezondheid
Ultra-processed foods and our health
A growing body of scientific research points in one direction: ultra-processed foods (UPF), such as ready-made meals, sugary snacks and soft drinks, are not simply less healthy, but pose a... Read more...