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 ...
Fonio: what it is and nutritional properties Fonio is one of the oldest cereals. Used widely in South-West Africa, it is also slowly arriving in Europe. Along with millet, quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat, fonio begins to become known for its highly respected nutritional properties : > it is gluten free , so it can be inserted without problems into the diet of people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance; > has a low glycemic index , so it is suitable for those who suffer from diabetes; > the good presence of B vitamins makes this food suitable for the vegan diet and in case of tire...
Mexico Estados Unidos Mexicanos, better known as Mexico, home of one of the most popular cuisines in the world . Taking a look at Mexico we immediately understand that it is one of those few kitchens that, instead of having undergone numerous influences, influenced the others, especially with its ingredients that, after the discovery of the New World, reached Europe, the Asia and Africa: tomatoes, potatoes and corn, but also chili, beans, avocado, sweet potatoes, cocoa, pineapple and other foods...
Autumn puts an end to summer and introduces winter. The explosive energy of the summer months is gradually fading, often too quickly for what we would like, and is transformed into a more introspective energy belonging to winter. We move from the extreme yang to the extreme yin; autumn connects these two opposites, accompanying the body and mind in folding the yang towards a more intimate and peaceful yin...
Magnesium is essential for the proper functioning of the body. Involved in over 300 metabolic reactions , it serves to guarantee the activity of hormones, muscle contraction, the release of neurotransmitters and the functioning of neurons, the heart and blood vessels; also the activity of the Atp (the energy used by the cells) depends on the magnesium...
Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and wild strawberries: how healthy and nutritious are they and how many good things can be done with the fruits of the forest ? Let's find out together, between curiosity and two recipes. Younger with berries: the properties Wild berries are a class of foods with enormous therapeutic value , the most famous are strawberries, blackberries and mulberries, raspberries, blueberries, red currants and black currants and even gooseberries...
Maranta is a tropical plant originating from South America , with lively decorative and variegated leaves, which draw two shades of green, and is also called the Prayer Plant precisely because they close in two by two, as when the hands in prayer. It is a perennial shrub that has tuber-shaped roots, belonging to the Marantaceae family; specifically, it is from the Maranta Arundinacea that is derived from the starch of maranta, used in the kitchen in many recipes ...
Smoking seriously damages your health. We have been told millions of times that nicotine is toxic, this is a fact. But how is it? And what exactly is nicotine? What is nicotine Nicotine is above all an alkaloid, the type of toxic substance that living organisms, especially plants against herbivorous animals, produce to defend themselves...
I don't know about you, but for me it's already difficult at the start. That is: exactly what are the plums ? And what's the difference with prunes? I inquired and I update you with a botanical "scoop": plums and plums are the same fruit ! The difference is that when the fruit is fresh it is called plum , when it is dry it is called plum ...
The fresh ginger root can be used in the kitchen to prepare sweet and savory recipes, as well as in digestive and carminative infusions and in centrifuged fruit and vegetables. Let's see some recipes to start using fresh ginger in the kitchen . Velvety apple and ginger Velvety with apple and ginger is a good, healthy and perfect dish to warm up on winter evenings...
A veg alternative to the classic Christmas menu. Here are 2 vegan recipes for Christmas dinner. Vegan Christmas dinner: the first For a vegan Christmas dinner, let's start with the first course. You can amaze your guests with a good lemon cabbage risotto . To prepare it, you need a carrot, a stalk of celery, an onion, a head of garlic, three lemons, four cabbage leaves and of course rice...
High cholesterol is a very common evil ; the main causes are to be found in lifestyle, diet and genetics. Some people, in fact, have a predisposition to produce it in excess; in all cases, however, to lower cholesterol it is important to follow a correct diet and an active lifestyle . When correcting nutrition and doing sports is not enough, other remedies can be used...
Calcium is an indispensable substance for the growth and health of our bones, guaranteeing qualities such as the density and elasticity of the structure. We can say that calcium is therefore the mineral most present in our body, in the form of calcium phosphate, especially in apparatuses such as bones and teeth...
April 7th is World Health Day and this year's theme is " food security ". 2015 will also be the year in which the WHO (World Health Organization) will publish, for the first time, the estimates on the global incidence of Food Borne Diseases (foodborne illnesses ). In terms of food safety, we recommend watching the video (you can find it at the bottom of the article) WHO: Five keys to safer food , which was designed for an explanation that is as simple as it is creative and animated on what are the "microorganisms" to consider in feeding theme...
Hemorrhoids are normal dilations of arterial and venous blood vessels present since birth. If they are asymptomatic they should be considered normal. The cases of pathological alteration of the hemorrhoids , for example those resulting from their outward flow or the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels, should more properly be called haemorrhoidal disease and not hemorrhoids...
The red onion for the garden is a bit like the rose for the garden, a queen. A queen because she is beautiful , leafing through it is a joy, both for the view and for the palate, especially when it is offered at the table in tasty and appetizing recipes. Healthy and genuine, the onion is rich in minerals, a natural antiseptic, diuretic, laxative, purifying, antirheumatic and even ...
The preparation is very simple: squeeze the lemon juice and add it to a cup of warm water, sweeten with a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup and the detox remedy is ready to drink, in the morning, as soon as you wake up. Wait about half an hour before having breakfast. Use this detox remedy in a cyclical manner, for example for 7/10 days a month or even for slightly longer periods, at the beginning of a weight loss diet...
A brief excursus on vegetarianism in various countries, from Asia to Europe, and on the relationship with philosophies, religions and the various existing movements. Vegetarianism in Asia Let's start from the Asian continent, where vegetarianism is a precept still respected and considered. In Hindu religion , as in some of its specific disciplines such as yoga and ayurveda , vegetarianism is highly regarded...
The universe in food Food is, we can say, the condensation of the universe. Michio Kuschi , in The New Book of Macrobiotics , argues that the evolution of life on earth has been profoundly influenced by the stars. Their vibrations, their electromagnetic waves, have allowed microorganisms and multicellular beings to begin the path of evolution...
We are never alone. No, it is not a philosophical motto nor a meager consolation, let alone the announcement of the arrival of extraterrestrials, but a scientific observation: our intestine hosts a real "world" of bacteria that live with us. Medicine speaks of microbiota as the set of these microorganisms and now there are many scientific studies to confirm and support...
Nutrition and body weight between dietology and psychology The return of spring , the more frequent physical-sports activities and the approaching of summer push a growing number of people to come to terms with their own bodies and with any, or presumed, excess pounds. The idea of some to resort to a dietary advice is the most common consequence, others instead rely on their own resources and launch into diets of various types. Gi...
Our diet is often too rich in fats and other highly inflammatory and harmful substances for the body. The haste with which we consume meals, the little care we often put in the choice of raw materials and the consumption of too much food weigh down the body. A period of detoxifying diet , from time to time, helps the body to eliminate accumulated toxins and restore oxygen to the cells, to the benefit of health and beauty...
We start with proteins ... veg ! Vegetarians or not, knowing what to eat and above all how to combine dishes and dishes is fundamental . After the more or less rich feast of feasts, during which he gave his best between carbohydrates and sugars, we all find ourselves with our feet on the scales to deal with the numbers...
Not to be confused with dried fruit , we call some particularly nutritious seeds dry because of their contents of vitamins, minerals and oils, precious for our health and since ancient times cultivated and integrated in the human diet (and even earlier, in that of primates). Eaten naturally, reduced to flour, used in confectionery, processed into spreadable, toasted creams , dipped in honey, molasses or syrup, or drunk in a vegetable milk version, every particular dried fruit has an ideal season throughout the year ...
Liquorice liqueur can be prepared at home in a very simple way. Consumed moderately after dinner , liquorice liqueur is an excellent digestive that can also be consumed cold during the summer months. Those who love licorice will certainly love this liqueur too. Ingredients > 200 g of pure liquorice > 500 g of cane sugar > 600 mL of water > 400 mL of food alcohol at 95 degrees Method Heat the water in a pot without bringing it to a boil and add the flaky licorice , which you will find in herbal medicine...
Olive oil is the best food in the Mediterranean diet . In addition to feeding us from an early age it contains the essential vitamins to fight many cardiovascular diseases. Extra virgin olive oil is undoubtedly the best seasoning fat we have. The great benefits it can bring to our health are due primarily to the type of fatty acids that make it up...
What is horseradish Horseradish , also known as horseradish or horseradish, is a perennial herbaceous plant ( Armoracia rusticana ) of the family of Crucifers . Originally from southern Russia, in Italy it is found in a spontaneous state in damp places and near watercourses, both in the plains and in the mountains, especially along the Tosco-Romagnolo Apennines; it is also grown in greenhouses to be used for consumption as a food in many recipes...
The mango is a tropical tree native to India and known by the botanical name of Mangifera indica of the Anacardiaceae family. Its size can reach over 20 meters, its fruit has an ovoid, elongated shape, with a thin skin of colors ranging from green to red , from yellow to orange. The mango pulp is firm even though there are some softer and creamier varieties...
The season of tiredness begins , spring, when our body must adapt to the awakening of nature with great commitment. The metabolism changes, the mood improves , the desire to go out, to organize new activities involves us and often it seems that our body is one step behind the head. We then verify the conditions of our body with simple blood tests that our doctor will prescribe for an annual preventive screening...
The Kousmine method owes its name to the name of the Swiss researcher of Russian origin, Catherine Kousmine (who died in 1992). According to Dr. Kousmine, the disease is not an independent lifestyle event and depends on the patient's eating habits. The kousmine method concerns every person who wants to keep his health intact...
From time to time, a new diet comes out of nowhere , with more or less utopian promises of lightning loss and other miracles . In the case of the Adamski diet , it is rather a method, or rather a lifestyle that includes nutrition and natural therapies . The main purpose of the Adamski method is to improve the well-being of our body ...
Pumpkin seeds are very nutritious oily seeds, rich in mineral salts and Vitamin E and can be eaten alone or included in our recipes to add taste, crunchiness and health. Let's see 5 simple recipes for everyone to enjoy the taste and properties of pumpkin seeds . Pesto with pumpkin seeds A simple and fast pesto made with pumpkin seeds that you can taste on toasted bread or use to season pasta...
Beetroot is a vegetable that can be eaten raw, cooked or in the form of centrifuged. Of the red beet you can also consume the leaves from which you can get a useful infusion in case of gastritis and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Properties and use of red beet Red beet or beetroot is a biennial herb that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family...
Vitamin B12 and folic acid are essential for the proper functioning of our body. Find out what they are for and what foods they contain . Let's take a closer look at the functions of vitamin B12 and folic acid , because they are important, which foods to combine. What is vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 or cobalamin , water-soluble, is also known as the "energy vitamin" for its energizing power and is essential for longevity...
We know this particular protein supplement with strong restorative properties : alfalfa, perhaps better known as Alfa-Alfa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach almost 1 meter in height. It has the strength to grow even in rough terrain because it has strong and resistant roots that can reach unfathomable depths to hydrate and feed on precious mineral salts...
Vegan butter for desserts is a light and healthy alternative to traditional butter and vegetable margarine in the preparation of cakes and biscuits. Let's see how to prepare and use vegan butter for cakes at home. Vegan butter for desserts: what it is and how to use it In desserts, butter can be replaced by other saturated fats of vegetable origin such as palm oil or cocoa butter; alternatively we can use a vegan butter for desserts made from dried fruit...
SOS pimples! Also for a pimple we run to ask for help to the cell phone? Maybe it's exaggerated, but it's there! For the past few months you can find out through an app what is good and what is bad to eat in case of acne. This is a project carried out by the US company Northwestern University, whose researchers have developed an iPhone app that, based on the results of official scientific research, tells users if a food is good or bad for the skin...
Magnesium and potassium : perhaps we know them only for the advertising of supplements, we have seen their names and abbreviations on colored packages, in pharmacies or at the supermarket. They are not a commercial gimmick but two essential minerals for our health, which every day we have to supply to our body through a healthy diet and - only in extraordinary cases, on the advice of a doctor - through food supplements ...
The best foods in the winter season are those that bring warmth and strength to the body, such as buckwheat, red and black beans, root vegetables, onions, thistles, leeks and celery, good quality desserts, home made and sweetened only with fruit or with malt (of rice or barley). We use sweet and long cooking, stewing and niscimè are excellent for bringing warmth to foods and, therefore, to our body....
The extracts of live fruit and vegetable juices are a green gas immediately ready and assimilable for the body, they are real health concentrates . The benefits of fruit and vegetable extracts It can be said that, thanks to the presence of amino acids, mineral salts, enzymes and vitamins, the juices extracted from fruits and vegetables are real regenerators of the human body, which are good from head to toe, at any time of the year: they invigorate the cells, make the skin shine, protect the organs, reactivate the lazy intestine, give energy, and protect from flu symptoms such as fever, sore th...
A healthy diet must be rich in protein . We suggest you some foods that contain them: take note and have fun changing them, consume them in rotation, put creativity in the kitchen; muscles and tissues will thank you. Dried soy contains many proteins, as do pine nuts and roasted peanuts . Yes, because proteins are not only present in meat, eggs, milk , but also vegetable foods such as legumes, pasta, rice, albeit in smaller quantities...
