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Super Pulses
This book is a truly modern guide to cooking with pulses, highlighting their potential as a healthy, affordable, and sustainable protein...
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The Return: a Matter of Stamina
The return to work and school is a jarring transition. After the inertia of a summer break, it can feel as if your mind and body have to readjust to new demands. And all the good intentions in the world won't get you through the day without the right food . What does an effective nutritional strategy look like? Well, you could think of this list as non-negotiable: Complex Carbohydrates: your brain runs on a steady supply of glucose. Choose whole grains, pulses, and vegetable
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MoM & the Science of Food as it Should Be
There's a trade-off we make every day without much thought. We've bought into a world where fruit from distant lands sits polished and perfect, a symbol of modern convenience—but at what cost? The food - the vitamins, minerals and life force - is exposed to light and heat on its long journey. By the time it reaches us, it’s a shadow of what it once was. This is due to nutrient degradation, a process like oxidation that strips produce of its vital compounds the longer it's e
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The GMO Deception
This book tackles the great GM food debate head-on. Seventy-five percent of our food contains genetically engineered ingredients, yet the...
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The Great Protein Paradox
It's quite fascinating how quickly things can change. From the high street to the supermarket, one single nutrient has been made out to be the answer to all our problems. Protein has become a pervasive trend, marketed as a solution for everything from our snacks to our coffee. This obsession is creating a dangerous oversimplification of nutrition, skimming over the importance of other vital dietary elements . Whilst medical experts are flagging a widespread fibre deficiency
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The Food You Eat: Is It Safe?
The food on our plates is a central part of our lives, yet what's actually in it is often a matter of public concern. In an article earlier this year, ' Have We lost Sight of What True Health Looks Like? ', our founder, Andrea Rasca highlighted the importance of this very issue, which is at the heart of our Movimento Metropolitano (MoM) ethos. The topic of ultra-processed foods ( UPFs ) has become a key part of this conversation. A more recent interview with New York Unive
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Food Politics
In this essential exposé, Food Politics , Marion Nestle reveals how the food industry’s relentless pursuit of profit directly impacts our...
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The Political Plate
For too long, we've been told choosing food is about convenience. Grab it, go, and get on with your day. But we know better. What you put on your plate is a political and cultural act—a vote for the world you want to live in. So, what's the real state of play? Ultra-processed food makes up more than half the daily calories in the average UK diet, an alarming statistic. This silent epidemic of convenience has detached us from real food, real people, and real communities. The
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The Last Sweet Bite
The Last Sweet Bite is a moving book that explores how people in conflict zones use food to preserve their culture and identity. Written...
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