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More Than a Meal
What we eat is much more than just a matter of nutrition: it’s culture, family, habit and emotion. Verdiana Ramina is a nutritionist with over twenty years of experience who has made it her mission to help people develop a mindful relationship with food. She specialises in paediatric and family nutrition and advocates for a food culture based on quality and mindfulness – without pressure or extremes.
Having grown up in a family where fruit and vegetables were a daily staple, she now brings these values into her life as a mother of twins and into her professional work. Online, she is a trusted advisor to more than 300,000 families. Whether sharing free tips or running courses on weaning and child nutrition, her approach is always practical, clear, and caring. “Healthy eating can be taught through simple actions and genuine ingredients,” she explains. Just like the fruit preserves from Alpe Pragas, which Verdiana wholeheartedly recommends: “They contain 75% fruit and no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, or other additives. These preserves are carefully crafted – made by one family for others. Our favourite? Mixed Berries - with bilberries, raspberries, as well as red and black currants. This fruit preserve turns every breakfast into a highlight, and it’s also ideal for enhancing ice cream or cheesecake.” For Verdiana, food is above all about connection. “A child who enjoys their food feels comfortable at the dinner table. It’s not about forcing, but creating an atmosphere of trust and communication. Even foods that are initially refused can be accepted over time with patience.” Teaching authentic taste means helping families make conscious choices and enjoy mealtimes as meaningful moments together. “Parents can also become their children’s ‘nutritionists’ – not in a clinical sense, but as companions. Because food is also how we share our stories.
