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“The destiny of nations depends on the manner in which they feed themselves”. This statement by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin suggests that the history of humankind could be viewed from a particular perspective, that is considering our food choices and beliefs.

Children who eat together with family members may be more likely to experiment with new types of foods, according to a new study.

The GFK Eurisko Report paints a picture of the eating habits of foreigners living in Italy: they spend enough time for breakfast, at least one out of every two has changed his food habits since he came to Italy and 9 out of every 10 are fond of Italian cooking.

Although many people might not be aware of this, food has an intrinsic cultural value. 

Among all the different dietary habits in the world, Mediterranean and Asian diets share a common thousand-year tradition based on taste, although they are quite far away.

Food is not just food. Sociologists like Max Weber and Claude Fischler maintain it should be a way of living and a cultural value. In particular Fischler, director of Edgar Morin Centre in Paris, considers the Mediterranean diet as “a philosophy and a lifestyle.”

Some months ago, the Mediterranean Diet officially became a part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

Interview with Joaquín Navarro-Valls, president of the Telecom Italia Foundation; former Press Director for the Holy See.

The first novel published by Muriel Barbery

We Italians are still a people who are very attentive to food and its preparation.