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A multidisciplinary researcher and professor specializing in healthy eating from a gastronomic perspective, with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural diversity, and international collaboration. She has experience teaching and disseminating knowledge in both academic and community settings. She is committed to integrating scientific knowledge with culinary practice to promote well-being and responsible food systems.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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STRENGTHENING UNIVERSITY FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN CUENCA: GUIDELINES BASED ON INDICATORS AND MIXED PARTICIPATORY METHODOLOGIES WITH AN ARTISTIC APPROACH
Arciniegas Farez, A. E. (Director), Galarza Neira, M. T. (Co-Director), Llerena Encalada, P. E. (Researcher), Salcedo Martinez, R. M. (Researcher) & Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C. (Researcher)
1/03/26 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Multi-Country Study to Explore The School Community's Environment and its Influence on Social Norms, Beliefs, Perceptions, Motivations, and Behaviours on Healthy Eating, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in School-Aced Children and Their Families
Ochoa Aviles, A. M. (Director), Andrade Tenesaca, D. S. (Researcher), Ochoa Aviles, M. C. (Researcher) & Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C. (Researcher)
20/01/25 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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Crickethub: Advanced technology for the integral improvement of the breeding and nutritional value of domestic crickets (Gryllus AFF. Assimilis) within closed environments in the Ecuadorian Sierra
Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C. (Researcher) & Zuñiga Garcia, D. E. (Researcher)
2/01/25 → 24/12/25
Project: Research
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Cúrcuma: Ciencia detrás de las recetas nutritivas y saludables
Orellana Paucar, A. M. (First Author), Vintimilla Álvarez, M. C., Dávila Alarcón, V. V., Pérez Borja, D. E., Sánchez Peralta, M. N. & Cevallos Peralta, M. A. (Last Author), 2025, Primera ed. Cuenca, Ecuador: Universidad de Cuenca. (Otros Saberes)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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School Meals Case Study: Ecuador
Ocaña Navas, J. A. (First Author), Contreras Díaz, Y. J., Larenas, R., Guerrero Zurita, G. P., Sinchiguano Almeida, C. E., Zurita Benavides, M. G., Estrella Proaño, A. C., Pinto DelDAGo, J. P., Villalba Vásquez, J. J., Ochoa Aviles, A. M. & Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C. (Last Author), 2025, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | LSHTM.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Effects of fermentation with probiotics on anti-nutritional factors and proximate composition of lupin (Lupinus mutabilis sweet).
Romero-Espinoza, A. M. (First Author), Serna-Saldivar, S., Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C., Briones-García , M. & Lazo Velez, M. A. (Last Author), 2020, In: LWT. 130Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access35 Scopus citations -
Consumption of fruits and vegetables among university students in Denmark
dos Santos, Q. (First Author), Melo Nogueira, B., Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C. & Perez-Cueto, F. J. A. (Last Author), 2017, In: International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Scopus citations -
Is there a need for “healthy” chocolate? Systematic literature review
Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C. (First Author), 2016, In: Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Químicas. 14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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SLAN (External organization)
Vintimilla Alvarez, M. C. (Member)
2025 → 2026Activity: Membership › Membership of network