Nutrition

Carambola is an exotic fruit with a characteristic star shape: let’s find out its properties, how to use it and the possible contraindications. Star fruit, or carambola, is a particular exotic fruit obtained from Averrhoa carambola, a plant belonging to the botanical family of Oxalidaceae. Originally from Sri Lanka and widespread in the southern and … Read more

The lampascione is an edible bulb, well known in the regions of southern Italy and very rich in beneficial properties for our body. Perhaps not all of us know the lampascione, a bulb belonging to the Liliaceae family, the same to which garlic and onion belong. In fact, lampascione shares its shape with garlic and … Read more

Chickpea flour is a very versatile food, rich in fiber and protein and suitable for celiacs and diabetics. Find out about ownership and how to do it at home. Chickpea flour is a product deriving from the grinding of dried chickpeas, a very widespread legume both in Italy and in various countries of the world, … Read more

Celeriac is an “ugly but good” vegetable, let’s see why celeriac is good for you, what its properties are and how to use it in cooking. Celeriac, as well as celery, but also like parsley and carrots, belongs to the Umbelliferae family. It is also known as “Verona celery” and this shows how this vegetable … Read more

Rich in protein, Greek yogurt is a fermented food that offers numerous health benefits. Let’s discover the properties and characteristics of Greek yogurt. Among the various dairy products we find Greek yogurt, a product increasingly present in our homes. It is a product similar to the yogurt that we all know, but which involves a … Read more

Rice milk is an alternative to cow’s milk suitable for those who are lactose intolerant or for those who want to reduce the intake of cholesterol in the diet, as well as those who have chosen a vegan lifestyle. The rice drink , more commonly called rice milk, is a drink obtained from rice (cooked … Read more

Grapes are a fresh and sweet fruit which, thanks to the polyphenol content, is useful for inflammation, neuroprotection and the cardiovascular system. Grapes are the small fruit of the Vitis Vinifera plant, round or oval, which has a semi-transparent pulp enclosed by a smooth skin. Some types contain edible seeds, while others are completely seedless. … Read more

Chestnut flour is a nutritious and gluten-free food that can have different uses in the kitchen. Find out what it is good for and how to use it. Chestnut flour is an interesting food product obtained from the drying and grinding processes of chestnuts. Boasting excellent culinary potential, it is used for various recipes, both … Read more

Cream of tartar is a completely natural ingredient, gluten-free and also suitable for vegan diets. Find out what it is, how to use it and its benefits. Cream of tartar is a substance still little known in our land, although its use is now gaining consensus. Known in chemical terminology as potassium bitartrate, cream of … Read more

Coconut flour can be used for both sweet and savory preparations, supporting our metabolism. Find out what it is good for and how to use it. Coconut flour is an ingredient now present in several tasty recipes recommended by many nutritionists: the presence of coconut flour in various sweet preparations, in fact, allows to lower … Read more