Marine and urban pollution – Two realities
The Ria Formosa, the marina and the beach of Faro are some of the places affected by marine pollution. The capital of the Algarve has entities concerned with the collection of urban waste. In Kazakhstan, the Sarkan River served as an opinion poll of residents. Some cities promote initiatives to combat human neglect, such as the social networking group “My city is a clean city”.
FILIPA MURTA
Med diet – making up for our food excesses
Rising rates of obesity worldwide have been linked to the growing consumption of energy-dense foods, many of which are increasingly nutrient poor as refined grains, added sugars, and added fats have become the staple foods of today’s most families’ diet in western countries (WHO, 2016; DGS, 2017). At the same path the prevalence of nutrition related diseases have become higher and higher. Recent studies, however, point out a secret weapon to make up for our food excesses: The Mediterranean diet, the UNESCO’s intangible heritage.
Lucília Jorge
Keep an eye on labels – your secret for healthier choices!
Almost 6 out of 10 Portuguese (5.9 million people) are obese or already exhibit pre-obesity characteristics, and the prevalence of nutrition related diseases is very high among the Portuguese population. Hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, diabetes as well as some cancers have been linked to excess sugars, saturated fats and salt. Bad food choices can have an impact on health. Some pathologies can be prevented with a more informed population. Understanding what is written on the label of your yogurt or your favorite cookies, can it help you make a better and more rational food choice? Experts believe so.
Extração de Calcário na Serra de Aire e Candeeiros
A pedra calcária é em Portugal, uma rocha muito conhecida. Utilizada como material de acabamento, é muito empregada para revestir os edifícios mais recentes, nomeadamente na região das grandes metrópoles, mas não só.
Carla de Pacífico Dias
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