Chia seeds: benefits, properties

Rich in protein, Omega-3, fiber and antioxidant molecules, chia seeds are the perfect ally to stay healthy. Here are the beneficial properties and possible contraindications. Chia seeds are small, flat and oval seeds that are very rich in properties. They are generally gray-black in color and represent the seeds of Salvia Hispanica, an extremely common … Read more

Hazelnut milk: properties and recipe for making it at home

Hazelnut milk is a healthy and nutritious vegetable drink that can also be easily prepared at home. Discover the properties of hazelnut milk and how to make it at home. Hazelnut milk is a vegetable drink made from the fruit of the hazelnut tree (Corylus avellana L.), a plant that belongs to the Betulaceae family. … Read more

Blackberries: benefits, properties, nutritional values

Blackberry is a fruit with extraordinary antioxidant properties, but not only: rich in vitamins, fibers and minerals, they offer numerous benefits to our health. Let’s find out together. The blackberry is the fruit of the bramble, whose scientific name is Rubus ulmifolius, a plant belonging to the large family of Rosaceae which includes many other … Read more

Medlar,fruit: properties and benefits

Medlar have excellent properties and offer numerous benefits to our health. Traditional Chinese medicine also recognizes medlar important healing properties. Loquats are sweet and juicy fruits, originating in southeastern China, from where they first spread to Japan and then around the world. These fruits grow on trees with large, glossy dark green leaves that many … Read more

Plums: benefits, properties, calories

Famous for being the anti-constipation fruit par excellence, fresh or dried plums are an ally of our health thanks to the large amount of potassium, antioxidants and fiber they contain. Plums, the fruits of the Prunus domestica plant, are a nutritious and satiating food, with a high content of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin … Read more

5 health detox waters: ingredients, preparation and benefits

Detox or detox water are waters flavored with fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices, useful for purifying the body. Good, refreshing, colorful, healthy, they are very easy to prepare at home. Let’s see what they are, what benefits they bring and 5 detox water recipes useful to purify us with taste. How detox waters are prepared … Read more

Pumpkin: properties, benefits

The excellent nutritional values ​​associated with the numerous beneficial properties for the body and its health, make pumpkin an excellent vegetable, to be placed in the shopping cart at least a couple of times a week. Let’s find out better. Pumpkin is one of the symbolic foods of the autumn season. This vegetable belongs to … Read more

Spinach: benefits and nutritional properties

Spinach is rich in properties, it counteracts aging, it is friends of the eyes and of the heart. Let’s see in detail all the properties of spinach. Spinach, scientifically known as Spinacia oleracea, is a herbaceous plant native to Persia belonging to the Chenopodiaceae family, which includes amaranth, beetroot and quinoa. Having become famous due … Read more

Coconut: properties and health benefits

Highly nutritious, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, coconut is a formidable fruit for athletes and non-athletes, able to reduce pressure, improve cholesterol levels and facilitate weight loss. The coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), an arboreal plant belonging to the Arecaceae family, defined as the “tree of life” by the … Read more

Cocoa beans (raw cocoa): benefits, properties, uses

Cocoa beans enjoy numerous beneficial properties, including antioxidant and energetic ones, but not only. But be careful not to overdo it! Cocoa has been known since the age of ancient South American civilizations as the “food of the Gods”. There are very few people who do not like this product which, in addition to being … Read more