Mycoproteins / fungal protein

The sustainable fungus / mycoprotein benefits, superfood, and future of food products  

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Mycoproteins and fungal—the new superfood

Over the past few years, there is new mycoprotein research coming out. For example, the article talks about how it’s a protein sustainable food source discovered in the 1960s. There are several fungal protein benefits to this new superfood. First, there might be an association with lower total cholesterol, among people with hyperlipidemia. Second, there is not enough evidence on effects of mycoprotein role on blood glucose and insulin level. Lastly, fungal protein nutrition provides the essential amino acids and fiber, especially mycoproteins—more on the difference between fungus and mycoprotein—in a later section of this blog. There is evidence that the mycoprotein provides muscle protein synthesis, and therefore I would think it would be a good source for athletes, vegetarians, vegans, and other plant-based diets.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2023

How do you implement United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in your life and business?

Act local and SDGs

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Think global, act local – a slogan that comes to mind when we encourage conversation about how each SDG can be implemented at the local level. Also, initiatives, community led projects, and partnerships that address local challenges while aligning with SDG global goals. Is a great way to approach each goal.

Food and culture

its importance in everyday society, and how it shapes us

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This blog is a continuation of fish and chips article. Food heritage and identity are close to my heart. History, culture, and food link human beings. Also, food shapes our sense of self and belonging. For example, sitting down and enjoying a warm, home-cooked meal brings us closer together. My Jasmine brown rice verde recipe blog is another example of how sumac—an old Middle Eastern spice—can bridge cultures. Not only that, but food can be a cultural marker. As food choices define cultural identity.

Sustainable packaging, governments, companies, and consumer perceptions

Is there a need for a change in sustainable policies to meet consumer needs?

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Consumers and governments are shifting policies, ideas, and innovations to save the environment with sustainable practices. One of the practices is the concept of sustainable packaging, and its importance in reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable packaging is made of eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, recycled cardboard, seaweed, and organic textiles. The article provides different options in daily life, which are great, like using packaging for christmas presents.

To add here, my previous blog talks about sustainable packaging and different innovations. Other sustainable trends to watch out for this year; design for recyclability, replacing plastic with innovation materials, and compostable, or biodegradable packaging. The article talks about the importance of changing ink, and combining premium quality with sustainability. I find this interesting, as well as important to help the planet.