Almonds in the daily diet Almonds , intended as seeds of the almond tree or Prunus dulcis , not to be confused with bitter almonds, are an optimal food, to be considered and integrated into the everyday diet . The point is that it is not always easy to remember to take them, but make a knot in the handkerchief for the first few days, then it will be enough to get used to it: instead of industrial products, biscuits or pre-packaged carbohydrates, consider bringing a small bag to work of oilseeds and mixed dried fruit, almonds included ...
In English it is easy, take two little words with two central "or" and the same final "d", the first letter instead, varies. Mood If you want to talk about mood, food if you want to talk about food. It seems that, in fact, in both cases we are dealing with something that falls within the exact same sphere...
Are you still worried about replacing meat and where to get protein? Are you careful about the material of your shoes, your watch or your bag? Do you know which antioxidant vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin C rather than vitamin A? Are you looking for the vegetables that make up your meal in the woods and eat them raw...
In the introduction we used the word "habit" by chance. When a thing becomes habit, it is often performed without thinking, without paying attention to the pros and cons, and therefore without evaluating the consequences of not exactly correct consumption of some substances, which, as in the case of tea and coffee, are exciting and have an effect on nerves and mood due to caffeine and theine...
It could seem a nutritional contradiction: bread has always been considered a source of carbohydrates , with all the implications that this entails in the correct budget of a meal or a snack . But, as we know, research and culinary creativity have no limits, and now we have a special type of bread , suitable for certain diets ...
Soy: what it is and how it is produced Soy is the legume that, for the same weight, contains more protein. Soy has always been used both in the East and in the West but, while in Asia its food use dates back to very ancient cultures, in Western countries soy has come and exploded only since the 60s. Before its use was considered the prerogative of the industry responsible for the production of animal feed and fodder...
Nutritional properties of chilli Reading the nutritional values of chili peppers, a good amount of vitamin C and flavonoids is found , but it is capsaicin, which is responsible for hotness , which makes it beneficial for health . This substance, taken in non-excessive doses, increases the blood supply both to the stomach and to peripheral tissues. Th...
Turkey is one of those special nations , straddling various continents , not only geographically but also historically, culturally and, of itself, gastronomically. In Turkey we find European characters , especially Eastern European, but also Greek-Roman and Balkan ; we find Asian characters, both Caucasian and Middle Eastern ; we find African characters , especially the Mediterranean north Africa...
Among stoves and pans, algae, tofu and cereals, we meet Sauro Ricci, macrobiotic cook, ethno-anthropologist and martial artist. We ask him something more about macrobiotic nutrition , a diet imported from Japan based on a precise philosophical vision that revolves around the two vital and symbolic principles known as Yin and Yang...
Cinnamon is a spice widely used in the kitchens of many places around the world. It has something exotic but also very familiar; it is, in fact, one of the ingredients of many dishes of the Italian popular tradition ; our grandmothers used it also as a natural preservative . It comes from far away, but also up close, and is cultivated a little in every part of the world ...
The term pumpkin refers to different vegetables from the Cucurbitace family e . There are many varieties of pumpkin, each with slightly different organoleptic and nutritional characteristics. In general, however , the pumpkin is a food rich in water and low in calories . Like all orange-colored vegetables it is rich in carotenes; also provides a good amount of minerals, especially potassium, sodium, magnesium and phosphorus, and vitamin E...
A real lifestyle, rather than a slimming regime. A way of being in tune with nature, the surrounding world, with our body and its real needs. This is the macrobiotic diet , which is approached for personal interest even before to lose weight. Which then gets lost anyway , and remains healthy , since healthy and well-balanced foods are expected: vegetables, legumes, whole grains, possibly little fish...
What is indispensable There are some absolute principles from which one can never derogate. They are the essential basis for avoiding serious risks and giving the body essential supplies. They never allow exceptions. Fats To minimize animal fats and palm, coconut and palm kernel fats completely eliminate hot-pressed oils, ie all industrial oils and margarines...
The fruit called red currant belongs, like all currants (including gooseberry), to the Grossulariaceae; they are typical plants of the northern territories and mountain environments , used since ancient times for food and therapeutic purposes: they are a reserve of vitamin C , excellent for combating the typical ailments of cold environments...
What is the 40 30 30 diet? 40 30 30 is the formula with which the zone diet is schematized; these numbers represent, in fact, the percentages of nutrients to be included in one's diet according to the diet devised by Barry Sears and, specifically: 40% carbohydrates , 30% protein , 30% fat The 40 30 30 diet or zone diet is therefore a diet that provides a good share of proteins, twice that indicated by the Mediterranean diet...
Buying organic and seasonal foods is not enough, we must also learn to vary the cooking styles according to the climate and the season. In winter our body loves to receive hot and cooked food, we avoid raw or steamed salads and tropical fruits (such as bananas, pineapples, mangoes, papayas, coconut, etc...
Curry bowl, more than a fashion The bowl fashion seems to have no end: after the pokee bowl of Hawaii and the acai bowl of South America , here is a composite recipe, but simple and impressive. The Indian curry bowl is a unique vegan dish that will win over your friends and will be perfect for a colorful and spicy dinner...
The common carrot ( Daucus carota ) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows throughout Europe. It is also one of the most cultivated vegetables. Carrot can be considered one of the most valuable vegetables for human nutrition, since its nutritional and therapeutic properties are many. The main constituents are represented by mineral salts such as iron , phosphorus , calcium , potassium , sodium , magnesium and copper , as well as important vitamins such as C , D , E and those of complex B...
White rice , which is commonly found in many varieties in all grocery stores , is a popular food. It has several characteristics that make it a valuable food for those with food intolerances or digestive difficulties, but also some defects. Let's see some of them. White rice: strengths and weaknesses Advantages of white rice : it is gluten-free, therefore suitable for a diet for celiacs; it is an easily digestible food...
Celery , like all foods rich in fiber and low in calories, is indicated in the diet to control cholesterol. Naturally, it must be included in an adequate regime, because, as we often say, no food is miraculous . What are the characteristics that make celery a product indicated for the control of cholesterol ...
Sports nutrition Before a workout or a race it is important to adapt your diet , following diets designed specifically for athletes. Passwords: balance . The energy consumption of a muscle is in fact particularly high when it is subjected to constant physical activity. Muscles in general will therefore need a greater energy and vitamin intake, precisely because they practice a lot of sports...
The diet of celiacs must obviously be gluten-free, this protein being the main cause of the disorders that affect those suffering from celiac disease . Gluten is present in many cereals, for example wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelled, oats and their derivatives. Instead, they are naturally gluten-free: corn, rice, amaranth, quinoa, fresh meat, fish, eggs, plain yogurt, cream not mixed with other ingredients, coffee, eggs, honey, fruit, vegetables and all the foods listed in a complete on the specific section of the website of the Italian Celiac Association (AIC)...
The origin of the pumpkin is not clear: some of the species come undoubtedly from South America, and were known by the Europeans only after the conquest of the New Continent. Other species, already known to the Greeks and Romans, would come from southern Asia instead. However in ancient times this vegetable did not enjoy great prestige, and was commonly considered a food suitable only for the lowest populace...
10% of Italians today live and eat vegan. A not a small percentage. But what does it mean to be vegan and how does vegan cooking work? And how is it possible to continue to take certain important nutrients by removing fairly common foods in common diets? We answer these questions and, dulcis in fundo , we discover how to cook a vegan omelette without eggs ...
The Vegan Society provides the following definition of veganism: " The word" veganism "denotes a philosophy and a way of life that aims to exclude - to the extent that this is practically possible - all forms of exploitation and cruelty to animals perpetrated to produce food, clothing or for any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of non-animal alternatives, for the good of man, animals and the environment...
Birthdays, school parties, family celebrations and the table is filled with the sparkling and inviting colors of sugary drinks. It is junk food , that is products lacking in nutritional values and rich in added sugars, dyes, preservatives and chemicals. Junk food just like snacks, fries, candy and lots of snacks. Sw...
Baobab powder for winter Rich in fiber, mineral salts, vitamin C , baobab powder is a powerful immunostimulant and immunoprotector. This food is capable of antibody function and avoids respiratory viruses, intestinal problems, fever and other typical winter disorders such as the cold. A real natural tonic ...
There is a concept, called the "window-period", according to which the risk of celiac disease would be less where gluten is introduced between 4 and 6 months. In fact, international guidelines on the nutrition of the newborn recommend starting weaning at 6 months. Summarizing, and according to what pediatricians generally recommend, it can be said that, according to current practice, the introduction of gluten into the diet of children usually occurs around 6 months...
The daily routine often imposes on us a lifestyle because of which we tend to neglect our health. Prolonged exposure to sunlight, cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse are factors with which we constantly come into contact, and which have rather significant repercussions on our body. One of these is the increase in oxidative stress ...
When you approach the raw vegan hygienist it is easy to come up with comments like: "He eats there as if he were always ill." This is because the lifestyle in itself excludes processed food, white flours, refined sugars and animal proteins. I would stop instead to reflect on the fact that you are sick because the way we eat is not always that of beings who never cease to love themselves ...
Chia seeds are small seeds both dark and whitish are produced by a plant with bright blue flowers, rich in nutritional properties, called Salvia Hispanica . This shrub belonging to the Labiatae family is native to South America, particularly from Guatemala and central and southern Mexico. Tradition has it that the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations already knew its benefits and properties , so precious as to make it a commodity for exchange and payment...
Vitamin E prevents the oxidation of vitamin A and fatty acids; moreover, it has the function of stabilizing cell membranes. It is found in all plant foods in variable proportions, based on the vegetable fats contained. Vegetable oils rich in vitamin E Vitamin E is found in all vegetable oils, especially the less refined ones...
Perhaps it was more in vogue some time ago, now it is less "in the spotlight", but it is still worth knowing and using it. We speak of turmeric (Curcuma longa) , a plant with ocher-yellow roots commonly used in oriental cuisine, particularly in India , where the health benefits are also well known...
The benefits of wine Consuming wine in a conscious way helps the body on many fronts. Let's see some of them: First of all, wine helps the brain . It seems that a good wine drunk in moderation can be a good defense against Alzheimer's . This is due to the polyphenols , which would inhibit the development of the plaques at the base of the disease...
Cooking in a bain - marie means inserting the pot (or the container) in which there is food in another larger one, where usually there is hot water, placed on the stove or in the oven. The pot in which the food is placed, therefore, gradually and more evenly warms up than it does when placed directly on the flame, thus spreading the temperature more evenly...
Beet sugar is the sugar obtained from the extraction and processing of the liquid produced from common beet. The botanical name of this plant is Beta vulgaris even if it is more commonly remembered with the name of red beet because of its intense tuber and leaves color . It belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family such as spinach and chard...
In the ears of those who do not chew a little bit of botany, the expression "false fruit" can be negative, since commonly the term "false" has a connotation linked to deception and error. We do not find any of these elements in the false fruits: they are in fact fruits, in which however not only the ovary, or the part that guards the ova, grows and is enriched with nourishing material, but also other parts, generally the receptacle ...
Russello or rossello wheat is a very ancient variety of durum wheat typical of the Sicilian land. It is a high spike grain, which rises almost two meters from the ground, and fragile, reddish in color, cultivated in arid land in the hinterland and in the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Palermo, Ragusa and Trapani...
" I don't digest lettuce. Not even the apples ". It may seem like an exaggeration, but in reality it is only exclusively herbivorous animals that can perfectly digest all kinds of vegetables, with their numerous stomachs and the ancient occupation of ruminate . We, who have only one stomach, ruminate especially with the mind and are little accustomed to plant food, we may have difficulty digesting the vegetable fibers, precious for our intestines and the health of the whole organism...
It is summer time, with cold salads and fruit during the hottest hours, and barbecues on longer evenings. Among the cooking methods , grilled , grilled and grilled are the ones most used during this season, from June to September. In fact, cooking methods are suitable for open spaces , and not for the smallest stove in the home...
Raw food tart: good and healthy. Why raw food ? According to supporters of raw food eating raw allows you to assimilate all nutrients naturally present in food. Not processing the foods that nature offers allows us to introduce vitamins, mineral salts and "healthy" fats in balanced quantities, without altering the chemical composition...
