Brainfood
A weekly dose of exciting information about the links between soil-friendly agriculture and better nutrition for body and soul.
Magazine
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Myths - Gardening is a book with seven seals
24.10.2023
In gardening, it's a bit like cooking. Some swear by their grandmother's secret recipe, keeping it shrouded in mystery. Others…
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Nature is not a negotiating partner
06.09.2023
Climate change is on everyone's lips, while biodiversity has been pushed into the shadows, despite it securing our food supply…
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Our Health starts from what we eat!
28.08.2023
Our health begins with what we eat, and Tenute Seidita has been fully dedicated for more than 100 years, over…
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The Demeter label – serving soil since 1932
09.08.2023
Among the many labels that adorn products in our supermarkets, Demeter is one of the most conspicuous: the white lettering…
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Salubrious Soilless Salad
09.08.2023
Among the many labels that adorn products in our supermarkets, Demeter is one of the most conspicuous: the white lettering…
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Circular economy – lets nature keep on turning
09.08.2023
Many problems in modern agriculture stem from a lack of holistic thinking. Regenerative agriculture seeks to close cycles that are…
The plant based scout
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Eat colourful, live healthier: a week with 30 varieties of plant
17.05.2023
Science knows it: the human body functions better if it obtains its nourishment and nutrients from as wide a selection…
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Is veganism healthy?
17.05.2023
Humans are more than just a body – billions and billions of bacteria live in and on us helping, for…
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The more plants you eat, the clearer your belly thinks
17.05.2023
Humans are more than just a body – billions and billions of bacteria live in and on us helping, for…
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Sport and vegan nutrition: a great team
17.05.2023
A purely plant-based diet is no hurdle when it comes to peak athletic performance. We know this not only from…
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Protein-rich diet without meat – a 2000-year-old trend
14.03.2023
Meat has established itself in our cuisine as the standard when it comes to protein, even though it was the…
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Vitamin B12: A resolvable problem
20.01.2023
Vitamin B12, as vitamin research discovered many years ago, is vital for the human body, but it is also rare,…
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August - tomato
03.08.2023
Cherry or cocktail, date or large beef tomato: Countless tomato varieties are grown and consumed in Switzerland.
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November - leek
03.08.2023
Although leek can be harvested all year round, it‘s typically regarded by many as a winter veg. And it’s no…
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October - pumpkin
03.08.2023
Pumpkin dishes are indispensable when October comes around, and the humble pumpkin also offers some fascinating facts:
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September - apple
03.08.2023
In autumn, it's time for apple harvesting. Early varieties are already harvested in August, while late ones are harvested until…
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July - zucchini
03.07.2023
Now she's growing wildly again. Hardly any vegetable is as uncomplicated as zucchini. Those who have a garden know what…
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June - cucumber
01.06.2023
Summertime is cucumber time. Especially on hot days, the vegetable is eaten in large quantities due to its refreshing taste…
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May - rhubarb
01.05.2023
With the first warm rays of sunshine, more and more is happening in the fields. For example, the rhubarb is…
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April - lettuce
04.04.2023
Polytunnels are once again bursting with great-tasting, fresh, crisp lettuce leaves! Oh, how we've missed our butter lettuce, oakleaf and…
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March - Spinach
03.03.2023
Now's the time, depending on the weather conditions and temperature, to sew the first varieties of vegetables, such as spinach,…
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February - Red cabbage
10.02.2023
Red cabbage, red cabbage, blue cabbage or blue cabbage? Almost no other vegetable has as many names as the cabbage…
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January - parsnip
19.01.2023
Did you know that the parsnip contains more vitamin C than carrots? Yep! And, depending on the quality of the…
FOODPRINT CALCULATOR
Even the smallest of our actions has a consequence somewhere in the world. And that’s nice. Because if we want to live more climate-consciously, we can start with our diet. You can improve your personal environmental balance just by making small adjustments.
The key words are: less processed, more regional and seasonal. You can use this calculator to find out how your diet affects the environment.
Have fun – and enjoy making the change.
Videos
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farmer's table #5 NATURGUT KATZHOF
16.08.2023
In the fifth episode of "Farmer's Table," we visit Markus Schwegler and Claudia Meierhans at their NaturGut Katzhof. This farm…
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farmer's fable #4 Hinterhof Metzgerei
12.10.2022
In the fourth farmer's table episode, Michael Vogt, founder of Hinterhof Metzgerei, talks about his career change, his motivation, his…
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Keynote: How to make earth zero waste - Douglas McMaster
18.09.2021
HOW TO MAKE EARTH ZERO WASTE
What do we need to change about our supply chains to stop the increasingly…
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PODIUM DISCUSSION: BRUTALLY LOCAL – BILLY WAGNER & TOBIAS ZIHLMANN
17.09.2021
How can gastronomy influence consumption and agriculture?
It is possible to combine good taste with a clear conscience. At least…
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farmer's table #3 David de Brito - Terramay
03.09.2021
In the third part of our farmer`s table video series, David de Brito takes us to Alentejo, Portugal, where he’s…
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farmer's table #2 Fabio Müller - Kuro & Mein Schwein
27.08.2021
The second part of our video series focusses on farmer Fabio Müller from Kuro and Mein Schwein. Fabio explains what…
Podcasts
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Franziska Wick: Microbes are like tourists in the gut
19.05.2022
Microbes are like tourists in the gut
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