Posts by Mareike Brühl
5 microadventures to discover sustainable food pioneers
While deciding WHAT you eat makes a bigger difference in a sustainable diet than HOW that food is exactly produced, it can give us inspiration and can be a step for everyone who has already found a new balance on their plates.
Read MorePesticides in food: should you be worried?
Eating more fruits and vegetables is an important part of eating more sustainably. But if you do that, should you be worried about consuming pesticides? What do we know about the health effects of pesticides? Learn more and find your way of going about it.
Read MoreWhy we talk relatively little about fish
‘But fish are also animals, right?’ If we want to eat more sustainably, it’s often about eating less meat and animal products. So what about fish?
Read More73% of omnivore and flexetarian users eat less meat after using the free Fork Ranger app
While flashy diet trends and bold resolutions often dominate January, a quiet but powerful movement is gaining traction in the Netherlands. The Fork Ranger app, a simple and free tool that blends fun quizzes with sustainable recipes, is proving that small, manageable changes can lead to lasting impact.
Read MoreBanana Oatmeal
The mashed banana makes it creamy so you don’t need any milk to create oatmeal. It’s an easy, cheap and delicious breakfast. The peanut butter is not necessary but gives more flavor, healthy fats, and protein. I usually mix plain oats with a fruit muesli so there are plenty of raisins, some nuts, and other dried fruits.
Read MoreIs margarine a sustainable alternative for butter?
Butter has a much higher carbon footprint than margarine. But what if margarine is made from palm oil. And what about the health impacts of margarine?
Read MoreEasy Falafel Wrap
All you need for this delicious wrap is a pan to fry the falafel. It’s a delicious combination with creamy hummus and some crunchy salad leaves and cucumber. But the ingredient that brings it all together is the Sriracha sauce.
Read MoreQuinoa Nut Bowl
A simple version of a pokébowl. You only need to cook the quinoa and then add the other ingredients with a dressing. You can use a store-bought dressing (something like Terriyaki, soy sesame or pokébowl) or create your own dressing.
Read MoreBeetroot Spread
Roasting the beetroot gives a nice flavor to this eye-catching spread. If you use pre-cooked beetroot the oven time is much shorter but also get a bit less taste.
Read MoreGreen Pea Spread
A more sustainable version to guacamole. Extra green and also extra protein! Add some chilli flakes for extra color and spice.
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