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What modern science says about the ‘degeneration’ of our food
Humans are the only living beings on Earth that cook their food. No animal is capable of using heat or fire in such a way as to create something new –…
Food culture promotes good health
When it comes to a healthy diet, what we eat is crucial. But how we eat is at least as important. It is not just the food itself, but also our eating…
‘One Health’: How the microbiomes of soil, plants and the human gut are interconnected (Part II)
A growing body of research is demonstrating just how closely the microorganisms in soil, plants and humans are interconnected – a topic covered in a…
One Health: How the microbiomes of soil, plants and the human gut are interconnected (Part I)
The microbiota of the soil and of plants are closely linked. They interact both with each other and with the environment. A growing body of research…
Dynamic nutrition opens new pathways for the biodynamic market in China
How can biodynamic products be successfully marketed in China? The Demeter China Association is focusing on education and sensory experiences for…
The effect behind taste: exploring vitality
Why does biodynamic quality resonate so strongly in the field of wine? One possible answer lies not only in the vineyard, but equally in the glass –…
More than just a meal: the dining table as a place of learning
When children are involved in food preparation and have a say in what is eaten, they develop healthy eating habits that last a lifetime – all the more…
A Community Needs Strong Individuals
Thoughts from the field of nutrition
Scientific facts about biodynamic food quality and the microbiome
Booklets and factsheets
How the land heals, and how our senses are nourished
Input on research theme to the panel discussion at the Ruskin Mill conference Food, Land and Nourishment, 04 – 06 July, 2025 in Nailsworth, Stroud UK
Christmas dinner with the in-laws
Christmas dinner with the in-laws affects the gut microbiome. This was investigated by a research group. Surprisingly, they found that spending time…
Playing outside prevents allergies in children
Allergies in children are increasing. This may be due to modern lifestyles and a lack of contact with nature and is associated with a decrease in…
Our modern lifestyles throw our natural sleep-wake cycle out of balance. Artificial light – including from screens – and shift work can lead to…
Diversity strengthens the earth and human beings
On the occasion of World Food Day 2025 nutritionist Jasmin Peschke emphasizes the importance of healthy food systems
100% organic purchasing is possible
It is well known that a plant-based diet has a positive impact on the environment and health. Organic and biodynamic foods are considered healthier…
Do pesticides affect body weight?
Pesticides are harmful to people and nature. Nevertheless, twice the amount is used today than in 1990. At the same time, the prevalence of overweight…
Water quality as a reflection of how it is used
Water is a vital resource. The global water situation shows that the current use of water is neither sustainable nor healthy. The consequences are…
In which direction is nutrition heading?
Current trends
Food as a remedy for soil and people
Healthy food can only be produced in living soil. Biodynamic agriculture has many positive effects, one of which is humus formation. The soil…
Complete archive
- Food that doesn’t nourish? – 2026-09-29
- Cooking means being human – 2026-08-28
- Food culture promotes good health – 2026-08-03
- ‘One Health’: How the microbiomes of soil, plants and the human gut are interconnected (Part II) – 2026-06-23
- One Health: How the microbiomes of soil, plants and the human gut are interconnected (Part I) – 2026-05-27
- Dynamic nutrition opens new pathways for the biodynamic market in China – 2026-05-25
- The effect behind taste: exploring vitality – 2026-05-06
- More than just a meal: the dining table as a place of learning – 2026-03-31
- A Community Needs Strong Individuals – 2026-03-02
- Scientific facts about biodynamic food quality and the microbiome – 2026-02-05
- How the land heals, and how our senses are nourished – 2025-12-07
- Christmas dinner with the in-laws – 2025-12-03
- Playing outside prevents allergies in children – 2025-11-04
- Health through regular meals – 2025-10-01
- Diversity strengthens the earth and human beings – 2025-09-30
- 100% organic purchasing is possible – 2025-07-30
- Do pesticides affect body weight? – 2025-07-07
- Water quality as a reflection of how it is used – 2025-06-04
- In which direction is nutrition heading? – 2025-05-06
- Food as a remedy for soil and people – 2025-04-17
- Stress storage test – biodynamic cucumbers are the most vital – 2025-04-08
- Bacteria from the field to the gut – a comparison of biodynamic and conventional apples – 2025-03-04
- Iranian Saffron and Appenzell Yodeling – 2025-02-18
- Sugar – a question of balance – 2024-11-20
- Are Vegan Products Alternatives to Animal-Based Products or Simply Different? – 2024-10-25
- Supporting self-sufficiency and independence – 2024-09-26
- Partnership instead of laws and regulations – 2024-09-25
- Art meets cuisine: a sensory experience at the Goetheanum – 2024-09-09
- Intensive processing reduces the quality of grain products – 2024-08-29
- Naturally cloudy apple juice works right into the intestines – 2024-08-07
- Get out into the countryside – a healthy immune system thanks to the farm effect – 2024-07-02
- Nutrition Guide by Dr Jasmin Peschke: From Food System to Food Organism – 2024-06-19
- Ripening is part of growth – 2024-06-01
- Better food competence instead of traffic lights – 2024-05-05
- Will animal products be produced in the lab in future? – 2024-04-02
- A feast for the senses in the Schreinerei (joinery) at the Goetheanum – 2024-03-10
- From the food system to the food organism – 2024-01-30
- Fermented foods for bright minds – 2023-12-05
- Artificial sweeteners create deceptive sweetness – 2023-11-05
- Starting early – infants benefit from encounters with foods – 2023-09-25
- "Learning to understand water means protecting life" – 2023-09-14
- On-farm slaughter: animals' stress hormones reduced by a factor of twenty – 2023-07-06
- Ultra-processed foods and cancer – 2023-06-07
- Jasmin Peschke: Vom Acker auf den Teller – 2023-05-24
- Milk as a mirror of its environment – 2023-05-01
- Glyphosate and the microbiome – 2023-04-26
- Microbiota – 2023-04-01
- Fragrance and Aroma Painting – 2023-03-26
- Positive Eating – 2023-03-22
- Meeting the Aroma – 2023-02-09
- The Lehenhof – a forward-looking Food System – 2023-02-07
- The Culture of Nutrition – 2022-12-08
- Curved cucumbers also taste good > For Jasmin Peschke appreciating food is an important step towards the avoidance of waste – 2022-10-06
- The Lehenhof – a forward-looking Food System – 2022-08-12
- Report on the online course "Nutrition and biodynamic food quality" – 2022-07-25
- What feeds us – 2021-10-04
- The organic-farm effect – World Food Day 2021: Health requires exposure – 2021-10-01
- Mindful eating: a first step towards a healthy future – 2021-09-23
- Food quality is a question of attitude – 2021-02-23
- The cultural landscape reveals how we eat – 2020-10-15
- Healthy food for healthy individuals – 2020-05-25
- Coronavirus – restore balance by cooking with joy for all the senses – 2020-04-28
- BIOFACH/VIVANESS 2020 – a personal tour of the trade fair – 2020-03-05
- “A meal is a community process” – 2020-02-27
- Report: Meeting of the Nutrition Circle – 2019-10-15
- “Because we are worth it”. World Food Day: True flavour comes from environmentally friendly farming – 2019-10-10
- Mindful Eating – 2019-09-02
- From field to plate – Food Systems – 2019-04-15
- Training for cooks from France – 2019-03-05
- Grundlagen der Ernährung – 2019-01-20
- The turnaround in nutrition – 2019-01-02
- Interview with Jasmin Peschke – 2017-12-02