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Our story

In 2012 suddenly my life changed. Today I can say that I’m a serial entrepreneur, I have my businesses in tourism & travel and heathy & sustainable food products. I’m the founder of Nordic Walking Madeira by Madeira with Linda and Madeira Banana Hearts. And how did that happen?  My name is Linda Bettencourt, I … Read more

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Why the banana flowers

Some people say that banana hearts are the new superfood and there are clearly many health benefits. Whether we believe in this or not, one thing is for sure true: banana blossoms have high nutrition values in proteins, fibres, potassium, calcium and magnesium just to mention a few and it is possible to prepare delicious … Read more

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The new superfood

If you are like me, allergic to soy and gluten intolerant, then as a vegan person probably your greatest challenge is how to put tasty meals on your plate. You are probably also concerned to add sufficient protein content to your meals focusing especially on the essential amino acids. And last but not least you … Read more