Diet and health
It is widely known that diet can influence our health, both positively and negatively. Read my blog to get updated about the latest news in diet and health.
Many studies have investigated the health effects of the Mediterranean diet In a previous post I introduced the history of the Mediterranean diet, which is probably one of the most popular diets worldwide. Here I would like to describe with more detail the studies that have been performed so far to evaluate the health effects
Not all extra-virgin olive oils were created equal. Some extra-virgin olive oils are of good quality while some others simply aren’t. Although, it is always advisable to prefer extra-virgin olive oils, which must conform to specific quality parameters established by the law. However, even extra-virgin olive oils are not necessarily of the best quality. In particular,
Do you know how to properly use fruit, vegetables and legumes? Have you ever wondered whether you are using fruit, vegetables and legumes…. “correctly”? Well, first of all (and quite obviously), you should always try not to allow freshly purchased fruit and vegetables to sit in your fridge or pantry for extended periods of time
Alcoholic drinks can be both good and bad for you Alcoholic drinks consist mainly of water and mostly ethyl alcohol (also called ethanol). A very small proportion is represented by other substances, naturally present or added, such as certain aromatic compounds, pigmented substances, bioactive compounds, vitamins, etc. Ethanol, a substance that is not essential to
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest oils we consume. The reason might be due to its high oleic acid and squalene content In this post, I would like to describe a few characteristics that make olive oil one of the best condiments you can use in your everyday cooking practice. Oleic acid is the
Olive oil: the king of the Mediterranean cuisine Where does olive oil come from? The origins of olive cultivation coincide with those of the Mediterranean civilisation. The first olive groves were cultivated in Syria and Palestine and, around 1000 BC, it spread to Italy, where optimal conditions (i.e. a mild climate, the presence of water and
Be aware of how you prepare your Mediterranean food! Food preparation can influence its nutritional value. Cutting, cooking and other ways in which food is prepared are important factors influencing the release of beneficial substances from food. There are also studies showing an association between the way food is prepared and the effects on health
Let’s complete the list of the most common Mediterranean foods! In my previous post, we have dug into the most typical Mediterranean vegetables: tomatoes, onion, garlic and legumes, of course. Here I would like to complete the description of the most typical Mediterranean foods, and talk about fruit, grains, herbs and much more! Grains Grains
Which are the typical Mediterranean vegetables? According to the Mediterranean tradition, a typical meal always contains foods of vegetable origin. Besides being used as a side dish, vegetables can also be used in many preparations, from pasta to soups, as well as in the preparation of fish or meat dishes. Fruit, on the other hand, is
Many still wonder what the Mediterranean diet actually is The term “Mediterranean diet” was coined in the 1950s by the American researcher Ancel Keys, the first epidemiologist to recognise the health benefits of this style of eating. It is believed that the traditional Mediterranean diet was consumed in the 1950s and 1960s in Greece and