What do we mean when we talk about food biodiversity , and why should it be protected?
It is estimated that there are 1.4 million animal species and plant varieties in the world, but not all have yet been discovered by humans. From this, it can be deduced that the entire ecosystem is based on the principle of biodiversity , that is, the set of characteristics that distinguish various living organisms.
For its part, food biodiversity concerns what we obtain from agriculture and livestock farming. Dietary diversity , according to most nutritionists, is essential for a healthy genetic heritage. Yet today, approximately 300,000 varieties have disappeared from Earth, and 60% of our calories come from just three plant species: wheat, rice, and corn. Therefore, the variety cultivated by humans today has significantly diminished, favoring only a dozen or so crosses and hybrids.
One of the causes contributing to the reduction of food biodiversity is the spread of monoculture, often driven by economic decisions. Indeed, there is a tendency to cultivate only the species most in demand on the international market, to the detriment of biodiversity.
The decline in diversity not only has a negative impact on the ecosystem , but also on human health.
Only recently has the scientific world begun to connect the progressive loss of biodiversity with the rise of inflammatory diseases. This is due to our immune defenses, weakened by our diet and lifestyle.
It's therefore important to choose the path of food biodiversity , but it must also be protected. Food derives, even indirectly, from seeds, so the solution must be sought in agriculture.
For these reasons, Il Parodi Gourmet has chosen to protect agricultural biodiversity , because today more than ever it represents the richness of life on Earth. We know that to promote food biodiversity, we must pursue certain objectives, such as promoting typical local products and reducing pollution. On our terraces, where we have been growing Misto Chiavari hazelnuts for generations, we care for the environment by adhering to sustainability criteria.
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