Nutrition

An African fruit with a particular shape, the kiwano has a very tasty pulp reminiscent of other tropical fruits. Its consumption, as a snack or in salads, can have several health benefits. Kiwano is an exotic fruit typical of Africa. Its scientific name is Cucumis metuliferus and this climbing plant is part of the Cucurbitaceae, … Read more

Probably few of us know the pomelo, also known as pummelo or pampaleone, an ancient fruit with extraordinary properties. Let’s find out below. The pomelo (Citrus maxima) is the fruit of the homonymous tree belonging to the Rutaceae family and to the Citrus genus, that is, it is a citrus fruit, which seems to be … Read more

Apple juice is a sweet and natural drink, preparing it at home with fresh and organically grown fruit ensures that there are no preservatives, dyes and above all that it has only the sugars naturally present in the apple. As an ancient proverb suggests “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. The apple, although … Read more

Orange juice is a very popular drink and is characterized above all by its good content of vitamin C. It is simple to prepare at home, even the little ones like it and is perfect for both breakfast and as a snack. Oranges belong to the citrus family such as cedar, lemon, grapefruit and mandarin. … Read more

Laurel is a plant with an intense aroma and numerous properties. Ranging from culinary applications to phytotherapy, laurel finds an important position as an ally for human health. The laurel, whose taxonomic name is Laurus nobilis, is an evergreen plant belonging to the Lauraceae family and native to the southern areas of Europe. Although its … Read more

Also known as vegetable cheese due to its production method, tofu is a food derived from soy milk with numerous beneficial properties for human health and in particular for the cardiovascular system. In recent years, thanks to globalization and the spread of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles and food, tofu has also spread to the tables … Read more

Juniper is a plant that gives many beneficial properties: from antioxidant and anti-inflammatory to antimicrobial activity. Beware of use in case of pregnancy or kidney disease. Juniper (Juniperus communis) is an evergreen plant of the Cupressaceae family with a fairly thin stem that can reach several meters in height. Its bark is gray with reddish … Read more

The white turnip is a vegetable rich in beneficial properties and an ally of our health. Turnip is a vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, together with cabbage, broccoli and savoy cabbage. The turnip as a vegetable with a rounded shape is actually the root of the plant, which exposes the leaves, which are also … Read more

Sage is a small aromatic plant very rich in nutrients and active substances that give it numerous properties, especially for women in menopause and in case of digestive problems. Here are the properties of sage and the tips for using it at its best. Sage is a small perennial medicinal plant widely spread throughout our … Read more

The properties of rosemary make it a particularly popular spice in the culinary world. In addition, its applications in folk medicine have for some time aroused a productive scientific interest. Distinguished by its strong aromatic connotation, rosemary boasts great popularity among spice connoisseurs. As far as purely botanical aspects are concerned, rosemary is known, in … Read more