Experiments, practical demonstrations, and open dialogues turned the Fasano event into a collective laboratory exploring the relationship between food, movement, and quality of life
Can a breakfast reflect the way we live? For the organizers of the “Conscious Breakfast” project, the answer is yes. The first event, held on Saturday, December 13, at the “House of Excellence” of Happetito in Fasano, proved it: a gathering that combined science, experience, tastings, and ancient traditions to show how daily well-being is primarily built through small gestures.
Promoted by Alia Fastigia with the involvement of local professionals, the initiative attracted an attentive and curious audience, eager not only to learn recipes but also to understand the reasoning behind everyday food choices. This approach transformed the morning into a true educational journey, closer to an experiential workshop than a simple informational event.
Dr. Manuela Delle Noci, endocrinologist, opened the session with a reflection on the importance of wellness as a practice, not an unattainable goal: “It was a fun, practical, and emotional event, useful for paving the way toward a possible change. It’s never too late to start well: feeling good is the key to being better, and epigenetics teaches us that our genes can be allies if guided by healthy daily habits. Even mistakes, if occasional, are part of the process.”
The core of the morning was led by Dr. Domenico De Mattia, an expert in performance nutrition, who demonstrated how to build a balanced breakfast without sacrificing taste: crepes, scrambled eggs, and a rich, creamy smoothie served as a starting point to discuss micronutrient deficiencies, blood tests, and targeted supplementation, supported by specific products.
The scientific dimension was paired with practical experience: kinesiologist Maria Rosaria Campanelli guided participants through a muscle activation session, highlighting the inseparable connection between movement and nutrition. De Mattia reinforced this concept: “We are designed to obtain food through movement, a step that has been lost today. We don’t need to return to the origins, but we must recognize them to reclaim a contemplative, non-obsessive well-being. Real changes come from simple, repeated gestures.”
The story of nature was then shared by beekeeper Aldo Grosso, who brought the aroma of honeycomb and the history of the hive’s ingredients to the audience: “The day was a revelation: we showed how an intelligent breakfast can be easily constructed. If we combine healthy food and proper movement, we can prevent many physical problems and reduce the use of medications.”
Among the most original elements of the event was the “breakfast reversal,” a reversal of the traditional order of flavors: a culinary provocation to break routines and invite participants to experience food with greater awareness.
At the conclusion of the event, De Mattia announced upcoming stops in Fasano, Bari, and Barletta, confirming the project’s ambition: to build a community that rediscovers breakfast as a gesture of care, a moment of listening, and a daily ritual of balance.
A journey that, starting from a simple breakfast table, opened a broader reflection: wellness is not a destination but a path shaped by kind and conscious choices.
