14
May

Immune defenses against Coronavirus: strengthen them with nutrition

Having an organism with strong immune defences is essential to protect one’s health and avoid various diseases. This applies more than ever in an emergency situation like the current one; the Coronavirus has made it necessary to revise many of our habits, but it hasn’t changed our eating style (even if we all eat a little more, let’s face it!).

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7
May

Inexpensive and tasty aperitif at home: what to prepare

Inexpensive and tasty aperitif at home: what to prepare During this period of time we are having fun with aperitifs at home, on video call with friends and family, to spend in their company an evening of laughter with an excellent glass of wine. Just a few simple tricks are enough to make a real happy hour, just like the

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28
Apr

Bread, pizza and desserts with instant yeast

These days spent at home are giving us a lot of free time to indulge in our imagination, and tinker in the kitchen; to the extent that even those who didn’t think to be capable are now proving to be excellent bakers! Indeed, since leavened products are doing really well, finding yeast has now become a real struggle. The supply

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28
Apr

The difference between pappardelle and tagliatelle

All over the world, Italy is considered the home country of pasta; even more so, the homemade kind, going back in time. Now a days though, we have so many varieties that it is very easy to get confused. Each variety has its own history and origin, as well as its own, unique, manufacturing process. A case in point is

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27
Apr

Filled biscuits: a delicious and nutritious snack

If you have a sweet tooth, one of the most timeless snacks to take with your favorite tea or herbal tea are filled biscuits. There are many varieties of biscuits in the market, and the choice varies according to individual tastes and, even, to personal traits. So… tell me who you are and I’ll tell you which biscuit is perfect

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27
Apr

Ideas for vegan breakfasts

How many times have you heard saying that vegan food is boring, and that you end up always eating the same things? More so, if your diet is gluten free! Actually, these are false myths to dispel: indeed, with a little imagination it is possible to create a varied and healthy diet. In this article, you will find some ideas

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27
Mar

Soy allergy: symptoms

Soy allergy: symptoms Soy intolerance is among the most common ones and manifests itself as an allergic reaction to the ingestion of soy seeds or some of its derivatives. It can occur at any age, but how can you detect it? Let’s discover its symptoms and which soy-free foods can be eaten to follow a good and healthy lifestyle with

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24
Mar

The best rice variety: Carnaroli

The best rice variety: Carnaroli When they have to prepare a risotto, chefs all over Italy have no doubts about which rice variety to use: Carnaroli. Carnaroli is also called “the king of rice” and it is considered the best rice variety because it perfectly holds up to cooking. It is a top Italian product, known and used all over

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24
Mar

Lactose breath test: how does it work?

Lactose breath test: how does it work? Lactose intolerance, the intolerance to milk sugar, appears in people who are not able to produce lactase enzyme, which should break down lactose into glucose and galactose: the lack of this enzyme causes many gastrointestinal problems if you eat food containing lactose. To diagnose this intolerance, it is necessary to undergo a lactose

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24
Mar

Pasta shapes to bake

Pasta shapes to bake Let’s admit it: even though Italy is more and more open to and curious about foreign cuisines, from the Japanese to the Indian and Mexican one, a good pasta dish is always present on the table of Italians. Pasta can be quickly prepared and its difficulty depends on the type of sauce you want to use:

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