Yerba mate, energy and slimming drink: benefits, properties

Yerba mate, or yerba mate, is a typical drink of South American countries, a real concentrate of energy for those who want to change from the usual coffee or tea. Discover its properties, uses and contraindications. The famous mate, also known as yerba mate or herba mate, is obtained from the dried and chopped leaves … Read more

Apple: properties, calories, benefits

The richness in fiber, vitamins, antioxidant molecules and beneficial properties such as hypoglycemic, prebiotic and anti-inflammatory, make the apple the perfect ally for daily well-being. So let’s discover all the properties of the apple and its benefits. Low in calories and rich in properties, the apple is the fruit of the apple tree (Malus domestica), … Read more

Blue, red, green and brown algae: properties, health benefits

Algae provide the body with numerous substances that are important for its proper functioning: let’s find out why we should introduce algae into our diet and when to use them as supplements to keep our body healthy. Algae are organisms of great interest from a nutritional and health point of view because they are rich … Read more

Cashews: health benefits, properties

Cashews are packed with valuable nutrients and offer numerous health benefits. Discover the properties of cashews and their beneficial characteristics. Cashews are oilseeds rich in properties. Botanically, the cashew tree is a medium-sized evergreen tropical plant native to the Amazon rainforest, belonging to the Anacardiaceae family and known by the scientific name Anacardium Ovest. Cashews … Read more

Peanuts: nutritional properties, health benefits

Peanuts (or peanuts) are a protein food whose regular consumption is associated with several health benefits. Peanuts (also known as American peanuts), originally from South America but cultivated today in different parts of the world, are the fruits of a herbaceous plant, Arachis hypogaea, belonging to the Fabaceae family; they appear dark yellow with an … Read more

Manuka honey, from New Zealand: benefits, properties and use

Manuka honey is an excellent remedy for wounds, burns, sores and skin problems, it stimulates the immune system and is useful in case of gastroesophageal reflux. Manuka Honey is produced by bees of European origin that feed on the Manuka tree, a plant native to New Zealand, very similar to the tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) … Read more

Flax seeds: properties, benefits and how to use them

Flax seeds are valuable foods rich in properties and benefits. Very rich in omega3, they are also excellent as a natural remedy in case of constipation. Find out about the properties, uses and contraindications of flax seeds. Flax seeds are oil seeds derived from the Linum usitatissimum plant and should never be missing in our … Read more