When the world's eyes are focused on Paris, France in 2024, a feast not only for sports competition, but also for a revolution in food and environmental protection is quietly unfolding. The Paris Organising Committee has announced that they will launch an unprecedented series of vegetarian and localised menus for this grand Olympic Games, bringing a double feast of environmental protection and sports to audiences and athletes around the world!
The Green Revolution starts at the tip of the tongue
With the growing global awareness of environmental protection, the Paris Olympics have become a frontline for food culture change. The Olympic Village will be the world's largest "green restaurant", where 80% of the ingredients will come from local farms in France, and every bite of food carries respect and love for the land. Seasonal vegetables such as lettuce, beets, potatoes and lentils are packed on the table in a colourful way that is not only delicious and healthy, but also a contribution to the natural environment.
Local cuisine with France charm
The Paris Organising Committee understands that gastronomy is the bridge that connects people's hearts. As a result, they have curated a range of regionally distinctive menus, from exquisite French pastries in Paris to traditional cuisine in Lyon, each paying homage to France's rich food culture. These delicacies will be provided mainly by local farmers and artisans to ensure the freshness and purity of the ingredients.
A new chapter for the Michelin-starred chef's vegan diet
In this green revolution, Michelin-starred chefs have joined the ranks and used their creativity and talent to take vegetarian cooking to new heights. Top chefs such as Akram · Benallal and Alexandre · Mazia are leading the way in using quinoa, chickpeas and other ingredients to create dishes that meet the nutritional needs of athletes while also being environmentally friendly. They believe that it is vegetables that unite all people and allow people of different cultures and beliefs to find common ground in their cuisine.
Eco-friendliness doesn't stop at the table
In addition to the vegan, localised menu, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will showcase its eco-friendly approach in a number of ways. From 100% recycled tableware, to the creative practice of "repurposing old food", to green standards for venue construction, the Paris Olympics are striving to be a model of sustainability, and Paris 2024 will strive to be the first Olympic Games to be fully compliant with the Paris Climate Agreement, with a carbon reduction strategy to achieve a 55% carbon footprint compared to London 2012.
In the global feast of the Paris Olympics, we saw the perfect fusion of gastronomy and environmental protection, and felt the dual pursuit of tradition and innovation by France. Let's hope that this green revolution will inspire more people to pay attention to and take action on healthy eating and environmental protection.