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The part can never be well unless the whole is well. —Plato

A Way to Well from the Past

When I was a child my family would always sit down for meals. My favourite was among the simplest: spaghetti pomodoro. We ate fresh vegetables and fruit, and, starting in our teenage years, sipped a glass of red wine. We ate together. I indulged with a few slices of prosciutto and practised a wide variety of outdoor sports. This centuries-old Mediterranean Diet kept me fit and trim–and turned out to be good not just for my personal wellbeing but for the planet’s health too. – Guido Barilla

What Does Benessere Mean?

Benessere means to be well or wellbeing. It’s a simple word for all of Italia… that means enjoying life. As the world’s focus turns to wellbeing, we know it’s too narrowly defined. This is a home for a true definition of wellbeing that can help people and the planet thrive in unprecedented ways. Benessere!



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The Timely Wisdom of Wellbeing

A holistic approach in a future that is fraught with challenges can be built on the lessons from the past.

La passeggiata: The evening stroll

In communities all over Italia, la passeggiata is a normal part of the routine. It includes many facets of wellbeing in the simplest way: The movement of a walk in the fresh air, the sense of community when greeting friends, the connection with family, and the priority of taking a pause from a busy life. Benessere!

A tavola non s’invecchia: At the table, no one grows old

This Italian modo di dire (a cultural idiom) captures the true sense of family and community that occurs when we gather together for a meal. There is no rush, no anxiety. Just eating and talking and enjoying the moment. In this moment, which Italians are known to linger for a long time, nobody gets old, i.e. life stops in the best possible ways.

Lagom: just right

An important concept from Swedish culture, lagom signifies an approach to life that is balanced. It can be applied in many ways, from relationships to work to time spent. Balance in life is a key to wellbeing and one captured in this simple, powerful word.

What Does it Mean to be Tutto Bene?

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Eating

Moving

Connecting

Growing

Experience benessere in your daily life. Learn more about your road to wellness through our quick benessere balance quiz. Discover your plan for wellbeing, today!

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