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

Kintsugi and the Art of Transformation See the gold-traced cracks on ceramics? They’re everywhere now. Not just decoration, but a profound statement. This isn’t just repair. It’s kintsugi , the centuries-old Japanese art of mending broken pottery with lacquer and powdered gold. MoM’s lens Kintsugi embraces an object’s history, every flaw. It reveals damage, never hides it. For MoM , this ethos extends beyond aesthetics, serving as a lens for examining fundamental systems, st

Swipe Right for Supper? Are we truly closer to our food? In our digital world, even something as fundamental as our food is being reimagined through the glow of the smartphone screen. Gen Z, a generation that’s never known a world without the internet, is supposedly forging a new connection with local produce – not just through market stalls, but via the sleek interface of their mobiles . Insta-Harvest: Real Connection or Just Good Content? We hear of Instagram accounts cele

We live in an age of expedience. Time, they say, is a luxury. In our busy modern life, the ready meal has emerged as a seemingly indispensable partner. A quick fix, a culinary shortcut, a moment of respite from the tyranny of the kitchen. But at what cost? We’re told of convenience, of efficiency. Yet, behind the glossy packaging and the seductive promises of flavour, lies a complex and often troubling reality. A reality that extends far beyond the confines of our microwaves

The holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and connection, but it also poses a challenge: how can we celebrate abundance without creating excessive waste? Across the UK and Europe, festive traditions often leave a trail of discarded food and materials, an unintended contrast to the ideals of care and sharing that underpin these celebrations. Each year, millions of perfectly good Christmas puddings, mince pies, and turkeys go uneaten. In the UK alone, an estimated 5 mill

In today's fast-paced society, the convenience of fast food is unquestionable. However, it frequently carries a reputation for being unhealthy, highly processed, and unsustainable. At Movimento Metropolitano, we believe it is time to question that narrative and investigate how fast food can be both healthy, sustainable and might even be reinvented as a source of nourishment that promotes both our health and the environment. Breaking the Stigma Fast food has traditionally been

Being in a big city means you're always surrounded by convenience: take-out containers, coffee cups, single-use plastic bags, and a continuous stream of items you discard after one use. Trying to minimise waste can be overwhelming, especially in a fast-paced metropolitan setting. But, guess what? Going waste-free in the city is not only sustainable, but completely doable with a few easy behaviours. Here are a few tricks for being a waste-free defender in the urban jungle! 1.