You Are Not An Astronaut
Real food fuel for athletes and the planet
Yanaa offers chef-crafted, real-food sports nutrition pouches for everyday athletes, including runners and cyclists. It replaces ultra-processed gels with organic ingredients sourced from local co-operatives in southern France, supporting human health and soil regeneration. Products carry EU Organic certification, and packaging is designed for low impact and improved recyclability.
Company/Institution
Yanaa
Yanaa creates chef-crafted sports nutrition made from organic ingredients grown through regenerative agriculture, supporting soil health and biodiversity. By replacing ultra-processed gels with real food, Yanaa improves athletes’ energy, digestion, and long-term wellbeing. Blending gastronomy, science, and sustainable design, Yanaa offers an innovative model where performance, pleasure, and planetary health work together.
Country
France
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Designer(s)
Christopher Bellamy
Chris Bellamy is a biodesigner and regenerative systems thinker whose work bridges science, craft, and ecology. After beginning his career engineering electric vehicles and recyclable footwear, he shifted toward designing with living systems to rethink human–material relationships. As co-founder of Yanaa, Chris applies this approach to the world of sports nutrition, creating real-food solutions that support both human health and planetary resilience.