Essays about: "sustainable diets"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 59 essays containing the words sustainable diets.
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11. Sustainable meat consumption
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Global warming, declining biodiversity, overuse of natural resources and social fundamentals such as health and a secure income are all affected by our food consumption. In the last 30 years, global meat consumption has doubled, which has increased the negative effects on these issues. READ MORE
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12. Plants for everyone : prospects of upscaling consumption of plant-based protein products
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : A change towards a more sustainable food consumption is necessary in order to mitigate climate change. Changing diets and preferences from animal-based to plant-based has a great potential to reduce impact on the environment. However, this requires action in both local and global contexts. READ MORE
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13. Gelling properties of milk gels using rennet as a coagulant
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master); Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)Abstract : As the consumption of dairy is a common staple in the Nordic and European diet and culture, better understanding of the dairy industry as a whole, and especially the cheese industry is needed to aim for a more sustainable production. This project aims to offer an extended approach on the rennet coagulation of milk, analysing the gelling properties of skim milk samples at different pH values (5. READ MORE
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14. Phytic acid in faba bean : the effect of pH, soaking time and heat-treatment to reduce the phytic acid content offaba bean
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : To feed a globally growing population, a challenging shift in the usage of today’s food system is required. This includes a shift towards more sustainable human diets, with increased levels of protein from plant-based sources. Faba bean (Vicia faba L. READ MORE
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15. Making nutritious food more accessible in an urban society : The potential of community creation and citizen engagement in food-related social innovation projects
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : Individual food choices have a considerable impact on public health and the environment. The incidence of nutrition-related diseases has been continuously increasing during the last decades. Diets higher in plant-based foods have shown to be healthier and more environmentally sustainable. READ MORE