Eating City has partnered with the Healthy Habits due to their shared goal of promoting sustainable lifestyles and well-being. Both initiatives focus on fostering healthier food choices, physical activity, and mental well-being while addressing the broader impacts of food systems on the environment and society. Their collaboration enhances educational outreach, leverages community networks, and supports systemic policy changes to create a more sustainable and health-conscious future for individuals and communities.
The Healthy Habits method, is a comprehensive approach designed to promote well-being and counteract the negative effects of sedentary lifestyles. Rooted in scientific research and real-world observation, this method focuses on cultivating sustainable habits that enhance both physical and mental health.
In essence, the Healthy Habits method is about integrating simple, manageable actions into everyday life, empowering individuals to take control of their health through consistent and balanced routines.
This method has attracted a wide following of scientists, researchers, and health professionals, who recognize its evidence-based and sustainable approach to improving well-being.
David Mariani has been a driving force in promoting health and well-being for over four decades. Since 1979, he has been deeply involved in studying and addressing the causes of sedentary lifestyles, becoming a prolific author and researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
As the founder of the Healthy Habits project, he has brought together dozens of leading scientists and researchers and now directs the Healthy Habits Academy, an accredited training program endorsed by top Italian Scientific Societies, the National Federation of Medical Orders, and other esteemed organizations (http://www.healthyhabits.it/board-comitato-scientifico-healthy-habits/ ).
Mariani also serves on the editorial board of the GCND medical-scientific journal, where he manages the Healthy Habits column. His expertise extends to the international stage as a member of the scientific committee of Eating City, a platform focused on reshaping the food system for greater sustainability.
His vision and leadership were instrumental in passing Italy’s first law dedicated to healthy lifestyles, approved by the Marche Regional Council in December 2023, titled “Marche, Land of Well-being and Stress-free Region.”
His contributions have not gone unnoticed. In 2005, he received recognition from the Chamber of Deputies for his dedication to sports and health, and in 2021, he was inducted into the Academy of Georgofili. Most recently, in July 2023, he was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International for the profound social and educational impact of the Healthy Habits project.