From One-Size-Fits-All to Metabolic Flexibility: The Economic Case for Adaptive EU Nutrition Policy
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Europe spends €375 billion annually on diet-related diseases while maintaining dietary guidelines that ignore documented metabolic diversity. When the PREDICT study revealed that humans eating identical meals show 103% variation in fat response and 68% in glucose, it confirmed what clinicians observe daily: one-size-fits-all nutrition policies fundamentally misunderstand human metabolism. The […]
Beyond the Label: The Future of Transparency
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The label was created to inform, but today it increasingly confuses consumers. Tomorrow, trust will no longer be found on the shelves, but online in verified and personalized data. Artificial intelligence agents will turn transparency into value, and consumers into conscious decision-makers. The Current Situation Originally conceived to provide information, the […]
Longevity: Policies and Strategies to Live Longer
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Obesity is the silent pandemic of our time: it weighs heavily on people’s lives, the economy, and their freedom of choice. With the new book “Obesity. Instructions for Rebellion: The Mediterranean Way to Regain Balance, Health and Freedom of Choice”, we clearly explain the true causes of the problem and propose […]
Obesity: More Than the Scale – It’s About Life
Leggi l’articolo in italiano On the occasion of the approval of the new obesity law, Michele Carruba and Pietro Paganini published an article in Quotidiano Sanità. Highlighting the multifactorial nature of the disease, they critically examine the policies implemented so far and propose an innovative approach based on education, prevention, and citizens’ empowerment. Read the […]
The EU’s Proposed Ban on “Meaty” Names for Plant Based Alternatives: Consumer Protection, or Protectionism?
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A new legislative proposal by the European Commission (‘EC’) aims to reserve terms like ‘bacon’, ‘ribs’, and ‘chicken’ exclusively for animal products, igniting a fierce debate between traditional producers and the booming plant-based industry. Background In recent years, the market for plant-based foods mimicking the look, texture, and names of traditional […]
Animal Proteins, Science, and Identity: Let’s Find Out Together!
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In an era where nutrition is at the center of a heated public debate, often influenced by ideological and polarizing positions, it is essential to return to scientific data to understand the role that certain foods, such as meat, have had, and continue to have, in our evolution and well-being. Hi, […]
UPF: More Ideology Than Scientific Evidence
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In recent years, the debate around ultra-processed foods (UPF) has made headlines across Western media, especially in the English-speaking world. Studies, opinions, and recommendations have multiplied. Yet one unresolved issue remains: do we truly know what we mean when we talk about UPFs? The concept has become a powerful symbol in […]
Replacing Palm Oil? Not a Sustainable Choice
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Two scientific studies debunk false myths: replacing palm oil increases environmental impact. One of the most discussed topics in the debate on the relationship between food and the environment concerns the impact of vegetable oils. In particular, palm oil continues to be the subject of unfounded criticism, often accused of being […]
Palm Oil and Biodiversity: a possible alliance
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated – a global call to rethink our relationship with nature. This year’s theme, Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development, urges us to move beyond outdated paradigms: must development and the environment always be in conflict? Or can we envision a […]
Palm oil and the planet: how Guatemala cultivates biodiversity through agroecological solutions
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every April 22, the world observes International Mother Earth Day, a moment to reflect on the relationship between humanity and nature. Achieving global sustainability requires balancing economic development, social well-being, and environmental conservation. At Grepalma, we fully embrace this vision. That is why we actively promote practices that foster harmony with […]