Sustainable Food

Seasonal desserts: apple and pomegranate strudel

With a red and shiny skin, containing hundreds of sparkling and transparent seeds, the Pomegranate is not only a fascinating fruit with a festive air but above all with a very sweet and fresh flavor. Rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber, it […]

Organic food is richer in antioxidants (and fewer heavy metals)

Organic food is richer in antioxidants. Contains fewer toxic metals and fewer pesticides. The levels of antioxidants present in organic foods are higher than in food from conventional agriculture for a percentage ranging from 19% to 69%. Don't […]

Vegetable meat substitutes are too rich in salt, the warning from the first study in the world on the healthiness of these products

Excessive levels of salt have been found in plant-based meat, which is considered healthier than meat equivalents. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Excessive […]

Wholemeal muffins with apples and raisins

Wholemeal apple and raisin muffins. Here is the recipe. Here are some very simple sweets to prepare for a snack, for breakfast or to offer to friends. These muffins are made from whole wheat flour. For the filling you will use raisins and apples. […]

Agar agar: all about vegetable gelatin

Agar agar is a gelling substance of natural origin that is obtained from some red algae and which has a very delicate flavor. This feature makes it suitable for different types of both sweet and savory preparations. Don't […]

Pineapple: 10 fresh recipes for all tastes

Recipes with pineapple. More fruit in the kitchen. You can enrich your dishes with a truly delicious and healthy fruit. It's about pineapple. With pineapple you will prepare sweet and sour recipes, light and healthy desserts, even in vegan version, […]

Norway running out of butter. What alternatives?

Norway risks running out of the ingredient most frequently used by families for the preparation of the typical Scandinavian Christmas sweets: butter. Norwegians quickly expressed their despair at the impossibility of finding the necessary quantity […]

Cucumber water: the benefits you don't expect from the most refreshing and detox drink of the summer, very easy to prepare

Detoxifying and super moisturizing, discover all the benefits and how to prepare cucumber water with only two ingredients Ruslan Mitin/Shutterstock Detoxifying […]

Ginger: origins, legends and “magical” properties attributed to the root

Ginger is a rhizome known and used since ancient times that over time, based on cultures, has been enriched with legends, curiosities and "magical" properties to be discovered. Don't store avocado […]

Why you should take asparagus even if they are crooked and "ugly"

They may be ugly (and therefore cheaper) but that doesn't mean that crooked or ugly asparagus is not good and healthy - even more so than those sold in the supermarket, wrapped in plastic. Don't store […]

How to prepare tofu at home starting from organic soy beans: the traditional recipe

Tofu is one of the most loved and consumed vegetable protein sources by those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. But you know that it is possible to prepare it at home starting from two simple ingredients of the traditional recipe: soy beans […]

Cakes without oven: 10 delicious vegan recipes

To prepare a good cake it is not always necessary to bake it in the oven. Especially in summer you can prepare sweets and cakes without cooking and without oven to serve as a snack or dessert. Don't […]

Salmonella in chicken meat: 6 veterinarians investigated and an Amadori supplier involved

Salmonella in chickens from a well-known food industry based in Cesena. This was brought to light by the "Hell's chicken" operation of the NAS Carabinieri of Bologna, which notified the notice of conclusion of investigations against six veterinarians […]

Chanterelles: 10 recipes for cooking "chanterelle" mushrooms

Chanterelles are also known as chanterelle mushrooms, gallucci or chanterelles and with other regional names. Their scientific name is Cantharellus cibarius. This variety of mushrooms lends itself to preparing different dishes, from first courses […]

Rye: properties, calories and nutritional values

Rye is an ancient grain that was already cultivated at least 2000 years ago. At the moment the rye in grain is not very present in our diet but it should be rediscovered since it is rich in beneficial properties. Don't […]

Spirulina: 10 recipes to include it in the diet

Have you ever tried adding a pinch of spirulina to your recipes? Spirulina is an algae that is usually sold in powder form as a natural supplement but is also a very versatile ingredient to use in the kitchen. Don't […]

Vivienne Westwood testimonial Peta: save water by becoming a vegetarian (VIDEO)

The responsibility of the meat industry for the depletion of the world's water reserves is enormous. The stylist and world fashion icon, Vivienne Westwood, also remembers it, in view of the World Water Day, announced by the United Nations for […]

Not just fish: the 5 plant sources of Omega 3

There are alternative foods to take Omega 3 and Omega6 and get a correct nutritional intake while not eating animal derivatives Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Omega […]

Cannabis plant milk to fight anxiety, insomnia and stress

Against anxiety and distress, in the UK you can drink CBD milk, cannabidiol, a metabolite of Cannabis sativa. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Cannabis […]

Lebanese 'cous cous' with chickpeas and grape molasses

Also used for first courses, here is a cous cous recipe of Lebanese origin. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Tabbouleh […]

Avocado tea: all the benefits and how to prepare it starting from the seed

Have you ever tasted avocado tea? It is a tasty and particular drink, rich in properties and which can be useful for improving the appearance of the skin, regulating blood pressure and helping weight loss. Let's find out all its properties and […]

Pineapple: everything you ever wanted to know and never dared to ask

Pineapple is good and contains substances that are good for our body. It is no coincidence that it is one of the most loved fruits, but are you sure you know everything about pineapple? Here are some curiosities. Don't […]

How to make soy milk at home

The soy milk commonly on the market has a rather high cost, it could contain very unnatural thickeners and preservatives, especially in the event that it is not vegetable milk of organic origin, or present an unwelcome taste. Preparing soy milk […]

How Much Sugar is in Starbucks Drinks? The shocking truth

Too much sugar in drinks from Starbucks and other international coffee shops. Action On Sugar has kicked off an investigation into added sugar in hot drinks offered by coffee shops that is revealing very troubling data. Don't […]

Wholemeal apple pie with flax seeds

Do you want to purify yourself after the Easter feast? To get back in shape and purify the body from the excesses of the past few days, without giving up the taste of a delicious and soft dessert, we offer you the recipe for making a vegan apple […]

The 10 most effective fermented foods for improving digestion

Fermented foods and fermented drinks are useful for facilitating digestion and for ensuring the well-being of the digestive system. Here are some examples with which you can enrich your diet. I […]

Castagnole: 10 recipes to prepare Carnival fritters

Castagnole di Carnevale, recipes to prepare them at home also in vegan and gluten-free versions. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Are […]

Tempura: the secrets and alternatives to prepare the perfect Japanese batter

Tempura is a typical dish of Japanese cuisine. The traditional dish is made by frying fish and vegetables in batter. Vegetarians and vegans can easily prepare the perfect batter for tempura vegetables by following the directions of the original […]

10 alternative recipes to traditional pesto

Alternative recipes to pesto. We are very fond of basil pesto prepared according to tradition and we regret that this fundamental ingredient is not in season all year round. We can buy packaged pesto, but it will never taste as good as homemade […]

Tax on meat: necessary to help the environment and health, according to scientists

It is not the first time that there has been talk at international level of the need to impose a tax on meat as an incentive to reduce the consumption of this food, both for an environmental issue and for health reasons. Now a new American report […]

Meatless Monday: Aspen citizens become vegetarians for a day

Vegetarians for one day a week. In Aspen in the Colorado Mountains, it becomes mandatory. Paul McCartney, ex-Beatles strongly committed to the fight against climate change, as you will recall, had promoted it about 2 years ago, asking the European […]

Pitaya: properties, nutritional values, uses and contraindications of dragon fruit

Have you ever heard of the pitaya? It is a very particular exotic fruit and also known as dragon fruit. Let's discover all the properties and uses of this food. Don't store avocado like this: it's […]

Homemade ice cream: 7 ways to prepare it without an ice cream maker and 5 recipes

Have you ever tried to prepare ice cream at home without an ice cream maker? If you do not have an ice cream maker available, a common blender will suffice Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous […]

Amaranth: properties, benefits, nutritional values and glycemic index

AMARANTH - Gluten free, low in sugar and rich in proteins. It is not a real cereal, but it was no coincidence that it was considered the gold of the Incas. Here because Don't store avocado like this: […]

Iceland's latest McDonald's burger turns 10 and is still whole

We had already told you about the curious story of a McDonald's hamburger stored in Iceland as the last sandwich sold on the island by the well-known fast food restaurant which then closed its doors for good in 2009. Today that hamburger turned […]

How to make ice cream without an ice cream maker

If you, like me, love it in all seasons but do not own an ice cream maker and have no desire to buy another tool that swallows up electricity to store in your kitchen, I will reveal some of the easy easy ways to make good ice cream yourself. without […]

Are “fake” meat burgers really healthier than red meat?

Nutritionist Judy Simon explains why completely meat-like alternatives to meat aren't as healthy as they want us to believe Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Homemade vegan pandoro: the recipe

Homemade vegan pandoro. The preparation of this homemade vegan pandoro is based on the recipe for the traditional pandoro, with butter and eggs, of the simile sisters (you can easily find it online on various blogs, for example here). To replace […]

Long live the potato! One of the most beneficial, cheap and underrated foods in the world

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Locanda dei Girasoli: the contribution from the Lazio Region arrives to save the restaurant run by Down children

Locanda dei girasoli in Rome, finally comes the contribution from the Lazio Region to save the restaurant run by Down boys. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous We […]

Vegan alternatives to meat improve the intestinal microbiota even if they are ultra-processed

A new study highlights a beneficial effect of consuming plant-based alternatives to meat on the gut microbiota Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Vegan […]

Vegan sweets: banana cookies

Who among you is looking for biscuits to soak for breakfast, free from food of animal origin, nutritious but low in calories? Gentlemen, here you are served. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Who […]

15 different ways to enjoy rocket

Arugula can be easily grown in pots on your balcony, in order to have it at your direct disposal for numerous and tasty recipes. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous La […]

Greek yogurt: 10 quick and easy recipes to use it in the kitchen

Greek yogurt, in addition to being delicious, can be used in ways. Tzatziki sauce is the most famous Greek yogurt preparation, but we can use this ingredient in the kitchen really in many sweet and savory recipes Don't […]

Guinness launches 0.0, the new alcohol-free and low-calorie "beer"

The historic Irish brand therefore offers a non-alcoholic variant produced by the brewers of St James's Gate which, according to the producers Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous In […]

Reducing the consumption of meat and cheese is the only way to reduce climate change

even eliminating all carbon dioxide emissions from the energy and transport sectors will not be enough to achieve this, because there will be too many greenhouse gases from food production and agriculture. This is why we must say goodbye to meat […]

Don't throw away the banana peels, you can turn them into vegetable "bacon" with this recipe

Find out how to use banana peels in cooking. Here's how to make vegetable bacon using just banana peels. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Find […]

Valentine's Day: 10 sweets to do with the heart (#recipes)

Valentine's Day, 10 sweets to do with the heart. On Valentine's Day, give or offer a dessert prepared by you to the person of your heart, so you will amaze them and enjoy a delicious dessert together. Don't […]

Beetroot: 10 recipes with beetroot

With beetroot or beetroot you can prepare your autumn and winter recipes to bring a nice touch of color to the table. Beetroot is rich in minerals and can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. Don't store […]

Prickly pears: 10 recipes to enjoy them at their best

Prickly pears are a delicious fruit and an effective natural remedy to enrich your diet with fiber, let's see 10 recipes together. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous I […]

Vegan desserts: candied citron muffins

Are you looking for a tasty snack that doesn't make you feel too guilty about the calories you eat? Here is a recipe for you: mini vegan muffins filled with candied citron peel! Don't store avocado […]

Summer: the 10 rules for storing food in the fridge

Storing food properly in the summer months becomes even more important. Many things must be stored in the fridge to prevent them from spoiling and having consequences for our health. For this reason, the Directorate-General for Communication and […]

Agave syrup: properties, calories, uses, recipes and contraindications

Agave syrup, one of the most popular alternatives to sugar thanks to its neutral flavor and high sweetening power. But what are its properties and how to use it to prepare recipes? Does it have any contraindications for health? Is it really healthy? Don't […]

Neanderthal man? He ate vegan and treated himself with natural pain relievers

Thirty-six thousand years ago, Neanderthal man followed a vegan diet and treated himself with natural pain relievers, with active ingredients very similar to those we find today in antibiotics and aspirin. Thirty-six […]

Raw wild boar sausages: new alarm in the Grosseto area

Infected wild boar sausages. During some routine tests, the operators of the ASL 9 of Grosseto found them in the wild boar meat samples of two game hunting companies, Afv Polverosa and Afv Parrina, in the municipality of Orbetello (Grosseto). […]

Second Vegan: Soy stew with Pumpkin

October is the month par excellence of the pumpkin, the vegetable with a thousand properties that is the protagonist of autumn and of the Halloween party. So here is a tasty vegan second course, easy to prepare and to make with all the ingredients […]

What's inside the Chicken McNuggets? McDonald's explains it in a video

What's really inside Chicken McNuggets, McDonald's chicken nuggets? Maybe you have been wondering for some time. We had already told you in part about it, when a study in the American Journal of Medicine revealed that the nuggets contain chicken […]

A company offers a meat lover £ 50.000 to go vegan for 3 months

A plant-based meal company is looking for a committed carnivore willing to go vegan for 3 months. The salary is 50 pounds! Are […]

Fly burger, a protein concentrate (VIDEO)

In recent times we have been hearing more and more about insects as a nutritious, protein-rich food source. Even FAO had included insects among the food solutions to the problem of hunger in the world. Don't […]

Wholemeal pennette in chestnut and mushroom sauce

Protagonists of this month, mushrooms and chestnuts are like a treasure for those who are struggling, precisely in this period, with their collection in the woods. And then for the good gourmets and we do not propose for the week a delicious but […]

That tick that turns vegetarians

Becoming a vegetarian is considered an individual choice that can be made for ethical, environmental, health reasons or for a combination of them. However, it seems that, in recent times in the United States, some people have been forced to eliminate […]

15 quick recipes to 'turn' dinner in no time

Don't know what to prepare for dinner and are short on time? We suggest a series of recipes with preparation times ranging from 15 to 30 minutes Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous You […]

Quick first courses: 15 easy recipes to try

Are you looking for ideas to prepare quick first courses? With our easy recipes you can bring to the table quick and easy first courses to prepare in every season by choosing the right ingredients. Don't […]

Turmeric candies: recipes to prepare them at home

Turmeric candies are good for coughs and sore throats. Have you ever tried to make cough and sore throat candies at home? Did you know that you can use turmeric in the candy ingredients? Le […]

Pasta alla carbonara recipe: all vegetarian and vegan variants

Vegetarian and vegan recipes revisiting the traditional carbonara made with eggs, bacon and pecorino Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Uhm […]

World Vegetarian Day: here are two recipes to honor it

Vegetarians from all over the world unite! Yes, because today - 1 October - the world day of vegetarians is celebrated everywhere, and more generally of vegetarianism. Here are two recipes for the occasion Don't […]

Stevia: the whole truth about natural sweetener

Stevia, everything you need to know about the natural sweetener of the moment Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Stevia, […]

The benefits of choosing organic foods regardless of nutritional value

Eating organic, what are the advantages? Why spend more to buy organic products? A few weeks ago a research showed that organic products are not so different from traditional ones from a nutritional point of view, thus giving the media an opportunity […]

Here's how many eggs you can eat each week (and how to cook them) according to the nutritionist

As for cholesterol, eggs have been re-evaluated but it is better not to exceed 4 eggs per week as part of a healthy and varied diet Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous A […]

Durian: mapped the fruit king's DNA, that's why it's so smelly

Durian is a fruit that comes from Malaysia but is also very popular in Thailand, Indonesia and other parts of Asia. For the first time, a group of scientists was able to map its DNA, also discovering why it is so smelly. Don't […]

Halloween: recipes for a spooky menu!

If you have prepared your themed decorations, with ecological and recycled materials, and if the costumes of the little ones are ready, you just have to prepare some delicious dishes to brighten up the evening. The recipes that we will offer you […]

Vegan version of ginger biscuits

Now there is a week left until Christmas and the "Christmas time" mode has long been turned on in our heads to "on". What better time, then, to prepare a traditional Christmas cookie that is beautiful, good, easy and cheap? After the homemade […]

10 purifying salads

Purifying salads. Here are ten recipes of fresh summer and spring salads to enjoy to better prepare yourself for the summer. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous If […]

Homemade croissants and brioches with sourdough without hydrogenated fats

Homemade brioche with sourdough. Self-production also at breakfast and as a snack. These homemade brioches with sourdough are a nice idea to start the day on a sweet basis or for a mid-afternoon snack. In this way you can do without packaged brioches. Don't […]

8 fake news on food and health unearthed by the Istituto Superiore della Sanità

There is more and more attention to nutrition in relation to our health but the news that circulates inside and outside the network is not always correct. To clarify, the Istituto Superiore della Sanità has decided to dedicate a section of its […]

Lemon cake: 10 recipes and variations to try

The lemon cake is a dessert that you can prepare in numerous versions, following the classic recipe, the vegan or gluten-free recipe. You can decide to prepare a lemon meringue cake or a lemon cake without butter, for example. Don't […]

Lepsis: the terrarium for raising edible insects at home

The world population continues to grow and the resources available will still be enough for a little while to satiate man's appetite for meat. To address the problem, a recent UN report suggested that they eat more insects because they are much […]

Even in full coronavirus emergency, Jon Bon Jovi washes the dishes and prepares hot meals in his solidarity restaurant

Jon Bon Jovi does not hold back even in the face of the coronavirus emergency and continues to work for free in his solidarity restaurants Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous When […]

Quinoa: 10 winter recipes

Winter recipes with quinoa. Many recipes to prepare first and second courses with quinoa, winter vegetables and legumes, such as lentils and dried beans. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Did […]

Ricette con le castagne: candied chestnut

Here's how to prepare delicious Marron Glacé, to be enjoyed as a refined dessert at the end of the dinner, with which you will make your guests lick their fingers. Also because they are also suitable for those who have chosen the vegan diet. Don't […]

Spring barley couscous

Spring barley couscous. Have you ever tasted barley couscous? It is an alternative to the traditional couscous of durum wheat semolina, useful for varying the types of cereals that we find on our tables. Find barley couscous in organic food stores. Don't […]

Real Vegan Cheese: the same cheese as the cow synthesized in the laboratory without cow's milk

What if it was possible to make cow's milk cheese without using a single gram of cow's milk? A do-it-yourself vegan product, which does not exploit animals but at the same time is identical in characteristics to that produced using milk. A company […]

Homemade vegan bars

A light, dietary and healthy snack to break the mid-morning hunger? How about a homemade dried fruit bar? Simple and quick to prepare, the bars that I propose are good, but above all free of thickeners and preservatives like those purchased packaged. Don't […]

Tintarella: here are the 10 foods that make you tan more

The tan comes from eating the right foods! Carrots, salads, chicory, lettuce, melons, peppers, tomatoes, apricots, strawberries and cherries: it is the top ten of "tanning foods", able to stimulate the production of melanin, and therefore the […]

Karkadè: benefits, uses and how to best enjoy it

Karkadè is an infusion prepared with hibiscus flowers. Sometimes it is also called red tea, but it should not be confused with rooibos, which is obtained from the infusion of the leaves of the homonymous plant, belonging to the legume family. Don't […]

Sorbet: 5 do-it-yourself recipes

Sorbet, the recipe to prepare it at home. Sorbet, here's how to prepare it at home with the ice cream maker, or simply using your freezer and a blender or kitchen mixer. Don't store avocado like this: […]

Vegan arancina, breaded and fried without eggs

One of the tastiest specialties of Sicilian cuisine are the arancina. It is a fried product with egg and breadcrumbs in the shape of a ball or a cone, containing rice generally stuffed with meat sauce, mozzarella and peas (or cooked ham and cheese) Don't […]

Goji berries: what happens to the body by taking one tablespoon a day

Are goji berries really that healthy? Are there any contraindications? Let's find out what happens to the body by taking them every day Bacche […]

Do organic products really taste better or is it just a question of the label?

Do organic foods really taste better? Anyone who has tasted the vegetables grown in their own garden without resorting to pesticides or fertilizers, knows well the difference in taste compared to what they bought at the supermarket. According […]

Vegetable burgers more and more similar to the originals, but only one brand smells (almost) the same as grilled meat

One study tested 8 veggie burgers to see if the flavor was similar to that of grilled meat. Beyond Burger comes closest Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous There […]

Tajine: how to use the pot and 10 recipes

The term tajine or tajin indicates a traditional dish of Moroccan and North African cuisine that takes its name from the pot with which it is prepared. The traditional pot is made up of an earthenware dish and a cone-shaped lid that is placed […]

Salad Bar: What would salad look like if bees disappeared?

If bees disappeared, how would the way we prepare a salad change? What ingredients would we still find? We had already told you about the possible transformation of the fruit and vegetable department of supermarkets if bees no longer existed Don't […]

Is brown sugar vegan?

Would you have ever said that cane sugar is not exactly vegan, while beet sugar is? The cane sugar industry, in fact, uses animal coal for its refining and discoloration. This sweetener, to be honest, contains nothing animal, but waste materials […]

Butter: 5 plant-based alternatives beyond margarine

How to replace butter. How to replace butter in the kitchen? Replacing the butter for the preparation of sweet or savory recipes is not complicated and is above all advantageous. In fact, by replacing the butter, you will get much lighter dishes. […]

Manuka honey: properties, uses and where to find it

Manuka honey comes from New Zealand, the only place in the world where it can be produced, since only here the bees have Manuka plants available, which grow spontaneously in the area. Manuka honey is probably the only food whose antibacterial […]

Pistachios: all the health benefits

Pistachio, the health benefits. Today, Tuesday 26 February 2013, the International Pistachio Day is celebrated all over the world, otherwise World Pistachio Day. What better occasion, therefore, to remember the health benefits and nutritional […]

Vegetarian roast: 10 tasty alternative recipes

Vegetarian roast. Are you looking for an alternative to meat and the classic roast? Preparing a vegetarian roast at home, based on vegetables and legumes, is a real satisfaction. You can follow one of the recipes that we suggest and vary them […]

Autumn soup with Colfiorito cicerchie and Parmesan skins

Low in fat and rich in fiber and protein, but also calcium, phosphorus and vitamins, the peas of Colfiorito (a small fraction of the Umbrian municipality of Foligno) are ideal legumes for those who want to follow a tasty, healthy and balanced […]

Easter lunch: 10 cruelty free alternatives to lamb

Easter lunch, have you decided to give up the classic dishes based on lamb and meat in general on the occasion of this holiday? Here then we propose cruelty-free alternatives from which you can take inspiration to bring to the table a meatless […]

Vegetarian and Vegan Lasagna: 5 recipes

After proposing different variations of vegetarian carbonara, for this week, we wanted to give you some vegetarian and vegan variations of the typical Bolognese baked lasagna with meat sauce and béchamel. By replacing the classic ingredients […]

Did the EU really propose to water down the wine? How are things

Do you want to include the possibility of watering down certified non-alcoholic wine in the new European agricultural policy? The EU denies Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous In […]

Insects: should vegans eat them too?

Do you shiver at the thought of eating insects? Well, if the advice of the United Nations, which suggests eating more insects to satiate human appetite for meat (they are much less harmful to the environment and provide a good nutritional supply), […]

Ketchup: the recipe to prepare it at home

How to make homemade ketchup. Ketchup, here is a tasty sauce that is very simple to prepare at home, in order to avoid the purchase of prepackaged sauces that could contain unwanted dyes and preservatives. As summer approaches, you will have the […]

Gluten-free sourdough: how to prepare it and how to store it

Gluten Free Mother Pasta. The common sourdough, prepared from soft wheat flour, is not suitable for use by those suffering from celiac disease or gluten intolerance. However, there is the possibility of preparing sourdough starting from safe flours […]

These 4 species of mussels are the most consumed in the world and all contain microplastics

If we eat mussels, we also ingest our own waste in the form of microplastics. This is revealed by a new study If […]

Chocolate muffins: the vegan recipe

For the series when it takes it takes! " and especially for those who believe that vegans cannot enjoy omnivorous "delicacies" ... vegan muffins are excellent with tea, perfect for breakfast, for a snack, to offer to colleagues on break and to […]

Sweet baked pizzas with potatoes

Sweet potato pizzas. Sometimes it happens to boil more potatoes than necessary. When preparing a gateau (or gattò, as the Neapolitans say) or soft meatballs, we often tend to abound and so we end up with 2-3 boiled potatoes too many and we ask […]

Fonio: the gluten-free African super cereal that promises to fight famine and drought

Fonio is an ancient grain of African origin that is grown in rural areas of Senegal and in other areas of the continent. Few people know about it but it has recently returned to the fore as it could be a solution to fight famine and drought. Don't […]

Chicken Nuggets: Do you know what's inside chicken nuggets?

Chicken Nuggets, What Do They Contain? Chicken, would be the obvious answer. But this is not the case, according to scientists. If the idea of becoming a vegetarian just does not go down well and we continue undeterred to consume meat, at […]

Goodbye to plastic: Nesquik launches cardboard packaging. Real green turning point?

It is not a real green turning point, but it is certainly already a step forward even if perhaps it will not make all consumers happy. Nestlè announces the European launch of Nesquik All Natural with lidless, fully recyclable packaging with more […]

Cabbage - the most nutritious vegetable in the world. Here because

Cabbage is one of the most nutritious and healthful vegetables in the world. It should be considered essential for our diet, due to the richness and variety of its beneficial properties. In the cabbage family we find curly kale, black cabbage, […]

Gluten-free foods contain three times the fat

Food products labeled "gluten-free" are currently at the center of some controversy in Britain for their hidden content of saturated fat, hydrogenated vegetable fat and palm oil. The packaged products indicated as gluten-free across the Channel […]

DIY Gatorade: the recipe to prepare a really healthy salt supplement

When doing sports or in the summer season when you sweat a lot, it can be useful to replenish the lost mineral salts using a supplement such as Gatorade. But not necessarily you have to buy ready-made ones, we can very well make an energy drink […]

Homemade carrot tartlets (vegan recipe)

Homemade carrot tartlets. Homemade carrot cakes are an excellent alternative to packaged snacks and breakfast products. You will get soft and light sweets that will please both children and adults, especially if served next to a cup of tea. These […]

Dandelion honey: how to prepare the vegan alternative to honey at home

Dandelion honey (or dandelion syrup) is an excellent solution for vegans, it is not produced by bees but can be easily prepared at home with dandelion flowers and sugar. Let's find out how ... Don't […]

Do you know what's inside a hot dog?

Can eating hot dogs and processed meats be considered healthy? According to what has been made known by US experts, with particular reference to Hot Dogs, and in general to processed red meats, their consumption is able to increase the chances […]

Vegan side dishes: sweet and sour onions

Rich in vitamins, mineral salts, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, onions are an ancient and precious food for our health. Often considered a mere condiment (sometimes not too appreciated for its strong and persistent taste) onion […]

How to properly store potatoes, garlic and onions

Potatoes, garlic and onions are among the gifts from the garden that require greater attention in relation to their conservation. If kept for a long time at an unsuitable temperature, they can germinate and this, in the case of potatoes, can lead […]

Hidden soy in feed: we consume 57 kg of it every year, what if it was GMO? (#hiddensoy)

You have never tasted tofu, you are not vegan or vegetarian and perhaps you are convinced that soy is not present in your diet. Not so: those who eat meat, fish, eggs and cheeses are actually also taking soy. What if it was GM soy? Don't […]

Paprika: properties, uses and benefits of the sweet and spicy spice

Paprika, or paprika, is a sweet or spicy spice used in cooking as a condiment. The introduction of paprika in Europe took place thanks to the Hungarians who learned its use from the Turks. Don't store […]

Russian salad: the original recipe and 10 healthier variations

The simplest and tastiest Russian salad is made simply with diced peas, carrots and potatoes and homemade mayonnaise, but there are really many variations of Russian salad. Do not store avocado like […]

Schisandra berries: properties, benefits and where to find them

Schisandra berries, properties and health benefits. In recent times you may have seen Schisandra berries in herbal medicine, along with other varieties of dried fruit and health foods. What is it about? Schisandra berries, together with Goji berries, […]

10 varieties of sprouts to grow at home and their beneficial properties

If you're on the hunt for new foods rich in vitamins and beneficial nutrients, it's time to try growing sprouts at home. Growing sprouts is very simple and there is no need to have a sprouter available. In fact, for small sprout crops it is enough […]

From the EU green light to "deodorized" oils Here are the tips to recognize the real extra virgin olive oil

In theory, it was issued to protect the goodness and authenticity of extra virgin olive oil (one of the typical features of our "made in Italy" and one of the leading products of our economy); in fact, the new EU regulation, which will come into […]

Brioche: the original recipe and 10 variations

Croissants are a real delight and they are even more so when we prepare them at home because we can customize them according to our tastes. For example, we can prepare traditional brioches or vegan or gluten-free brioches. Don't […]

Pu-Erh tea: the benefits you do not expect and how to prepare the ancient fermented tea

Find out about Pu-Erh, how it is produced and what are the benefits for the body. Here is Pu-Erh tea, the oldest fermented tea produced in China. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Find […]

Saffron risotto: the original recipe and 10 variations

The saffron risotto is a dish rich in flavor that owes its color and its characteristic taste to the spice from which it takes its name. You can prepare saffron risotto following the original recipe or vary it to meet the food choices and needs […]

Bignè di San Giuseppe: the vegan recipe with sourdough for Father's Day

Father's Day is celebrated on 19 March. What better way to greet this day with a good traditional homemade dessert, but revisited in a vegan key? And maybe with very good sourdough? We are talking, of course, about the very good St. Joseph's puffs, […]

Coconut water: 10 health benefits

Coconut water, health benefits. Coconut water is a completely natural drink, made by extracting the liquid present in green coconuts. The best coconut water is organically sourced and does not contain any type of dye or preservative. It can be […]

Peanuts: properties, calories and contraindications

Peanuts, a tasty snack that we love to nibble especially at aperitif time. But what are the properties of these small foods and what are the contraindications? Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Peanuts, […]

Pan brioche: the vegan recipe with sourdough

Is it possible to make a simple, tasty and successful vegan brioche at home? Absolutely yes, if you follow the recipe of my last "veg experiment" with sourdough, without milk, without eggs and without butter. Excellent for tasty breakfasts and […]

How to whip risotto without using butter

Risotto is a tasty and nutritious dish particularly appreciated especially in the coldest periods of the year. In most cases, at the end of cooking, the recipe requires the addition of butter but is it possible to stir the risotto without using […]

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: August shopping

Fresh, rich in water and mineral salts, the fruit and vegetables of August help us to cheer us up, to refresh ourselves, to quench our thirst Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Fresh, […]

Buckwheat: 10 Easy Recipes To Try

From a botanical point of view, buckwheat is not a real cereal but in the kitchen we can use it just as if it were, starting from its grains. We learn to cook the Saracen way in so many different ways. Don't […]

Lentils, not all are the same! Varieties and characteristics of the most nutritious legume based on color

Lentils are the most versatile and nutritious legume. Let's find out all the types and nutritional characteristics Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Lentils […]

Neapolitan Pastiera: the vegan recipe for Easter

Legend has it that the creator of this delight is the mermaid Parthenope herself. She is the pastiera, the Neapolitan Easter cake par excellence. There are different schools of thought on her recipe. There are those who use pre-cooked corn in […]

Pancakes: 10 recipes to make them at home

Pancakes are a delicious alternative for breakfast or for a snack. This typical dessert from the United States is reminiscent of French crepes. However, the pancakes are smaller and thicker. Classic pancakes are served with maple syrup, jams and […]

Vegan diet: 5 easy recipes to get started

Vegan recipes, 5 easy recipes to start a vegan diet, without milk, eggs and animal derivatives. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Cooking […]

Here are bananas with edible peel

Banana peels, a "waste" that we have learned to exploit, for example in the vegetable garden. But what if it were possible to eat them? A team of Japanese scientists managed to make the peel edible Don't […]

Seasonal fruit and vegetables: what we bring to the table in April

Seasonal fruit and vegetables, what do we bring to the table in April? Leaving the winter behind, we welcome this beautiful spring season with open arms which with its warm warmth finally brings the sprouting of the seeds planted in our small […]

Beware of cherry stones. They become very dangerous if you exceed this amount

Are cherry stones really dangerous if swallowed? And in what quantity? Let's make it clear to eat this fruit safely Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Are […]

Down Cafè: the cafeteria that employs young people with Down's syndrome

A very special café was born in Istanbul, designed to give jobs to boys and girls with Down syndrome. The Down Café only hires staff between the ages of 18 and 25 with the aim of giving these kids more autonomy and self-confidence. Don't […]

'Healthy' and 'handmade' industrial chips: it is false advertising. Companies fined by the Antitrust

They are not artisanal chips, they have no health properties. The Antitrust Authority has unmasked (and fined), following the complaint of the National Consumers Union, some producers of potato chips in bags who have adopted messages that do not […]

Amaranth: how it is grown, uses and where to find it

How to grow amaranth. Amaranth is a plant native to Central and South America, from the cultivation of which it is possible to obtain edible grains enclosed within flowers of the shade of red from which it takes its name. The grains make amaranth […]

Vegetarians for a day: Paul McCartney launches "Meatless Monday"

The ex Beatle launched a Meat Free Monday campaign, assisted by daughters Stella and Mary and in honor of ex-wife Linda, who died in 1998, an animal rights activist. Don't store avocado like this: […]

McDonald's, India's first vegetarian fast food restaurant

McDonald's decides to expand its market by opening a completely vegetarian fast-food restaurant in India. The birth of the new restaurant, where no hamburgers will be served, is scheduled for next year. It would respond to the growing demand of […]

Cold rice with basil cream

Fresh and very simple, the recipe for preparing this cold rice is a help to those who are not very familiar with cooking or do not want to spend too much time in the kitchen! Don't store avocado like […]

Summer oatmeal porridge with berries

Oatmeal porridge with berries. Are you looking for an idea for a slightly different breakfast? We had already talked about the alternative breakfasts to croissant and cappuccino and now we give you an extra idea. This is the oat flake porridge […]

Baked potatoes: recipes to make them crunchy, au gratin or stuffed

Are you looking for the trick to making crispy, practically perfect baked potatoes? Or maybe you would like to experiment with new potato-based recipes, to always be prepared in the oven, for example potatoes au gratin or stuffed potatoes. Don't […]

What life would it be without breeding? What if we were all vegetarians in the world? I study

A rapid global elimination of livestock farming would have the potential to stabilize greenhouse gas levels for 30 years and offset 68% of this century's CO2 emissions. Nutritionally balanced plant dominance diets are quite common, but are rarely […]

Dioxin and PCBs in the eggs of some farms in Taranto

Dioxin and PCBs in chicken eggs taken from some farms in the countryside of Martina Franca and Crispiano, in the province of Taranto. The alarm, launched on 8 January by the Antidixin Fund, was also confirmed by the official data acquired by the […]

Eating these superfoods every day works wonders for your health in the fall

Autumn offers us very nutritious foods, real superfoods that help us prepare for winter THEautunno […]

Walnuts: properties, benefits, nutritional values, calories and uses

Why should we add a handful of nuts to our daily diet? Walnuts are a food rich in nutritional properties and health benefits. We can count on nuts as a source of vegetable protein, omega 3 and energy. Why […]

This very famous cooking site has decided not to publish more recipes with beef in the name of the Planet

The well-known American site Epicurious has decided to stop publishing beef-based recipes as a contribution to save the Planet Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Meat […]

If you've been banned from coffee, here are 10 alternative drinks that won't make you regret your morning cup

How to replace the coffee? Here are the best drinks that won't make you regret your morning cup at all You […]

DIY protein supplement with natural ingredients

If you need to increase the protein intake of your diet or if you are an athlete, here is the natural solution for you. In fact, you can try to prepare a 100% vegetable do-it-yourself protein supplement suitable for everyone, even vegetarians […]

Summer salads: 20 easy, fresh and healthy recipes

Summer salads are fresh, healthy and easy to prepare, especially if we choose light, seasonal ingredients and suitable dressings. Thanks to the stive salads we can always bring different dishes to the table for both lunch and dinner. Don't […]

Plumcake: the original yogurt recipe and 10 variations

The plumcake is an easy dessert to prepare, perfect to serve at breakfast and as a snack, perhaps accompanied by a nice cup of hot tea, or as a dessert at the end of a meal. Let's find out all the recipes to prepare a soft and delicious plumcake […]

Grapes: all the properties of the bacchus fruit

Grapes not just to eat! Due to its medicinal properties, grapes are also used in cosmetics and in the phytotherapeutic sector Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Grapes […]

Ice cream on a stick: 10 recipes beyond simple popsicles

A list of ice cream recipes on a stick for all tastes to be prepared without an ice cream maker Don't Store Avocado Like This: It's Dangerous A recipe list of ice cream on a stick for all tastes to […]

Fermented grains may provide us with enough vitamin B12. I study.

Cereals fermented with P. freudenreichii in co-culture with Lactobacillus brevis could be a good source of vitamin B12 Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous I […]

Fresh ginger: 5 ways to keep it longer

How to best preserve fresh ginger to ensure a longer shelf life? How […]

Chocolate: 10 myths to dispel

Chocolate is one of the most loved foods, but also the most discussed, as regards its possible more or less beneficial properties for our health and for our body. Don't store avocado like this: it's […]

Vegan menu in school canteens: from February it will be available in Bologna

Vegan menus in school canteens, great strides are being made in Bologna. From February, parents will be able to request the vegan menu for their children. Those who wish to do so will no longer be served dishes with ingredients of animal origin, […]

Vegetarian recipes: Baked Crepes with Radicchio and Ricotta

Red in color with white streaks, Radicchio is a variety of chicory, typically winter. Excellent as a food therapy in cases of diabetes, it is purifying and is especially recommended for those with poor digestion. Rich in mineral salts and vitamins […]

Coffee: 5 ways to prepare it, which is the greenest? The ranking of Altroconsumo

was it or coffee machine? Capsule or pod? Altroconsumo has drawn up the ranking of the greenest ways to prepare coffee, taking into consideration the environmental impact of the chosen tools. From moka to American coffee machine, from automatic […]

Without beef, 4 billion more people would have enough food

If the United States were to eliminate cattle farming and meat consumption, they would be able to feed three times as many people as they can feed today. It has been known for some time that meat consumption is not a big deal for human health […]

Polenta: 15 recipes without meat

Polenta is a traditional peasant dish that is really easy to prepare in numerous variations, even without meat. There are many recipes of regional cuisine that include accompanying polenta with meat but there are also different recipes of polenta […]

Christmas desserts: homemade mini panettone with walnuts

Making panettone at home is almost impossible! Most of the time the dough does not maintain its volume and deflates during cooking, or it does not come out as we expect it to be and, despite the effort made to knead and reshuffle for days, we […]

How to pit lots of cherries in a few steps (VIDEO)

Do you have to pit a lot of cherries, do you have little time or are you a bit lazy and don't know how to do it? There is a really simple and ingenious solution that will save you time and help you keep your kitchen clean. Don't […]

Savory strudel with vegetables (vegan recipe)

Savory strudel with vegetables. Preparing a savory strudel is an excellent idea to use and enjoy seasonal vegetables in an original way. The filling of the strudel can always be different depending on the time of year. For the filling of this […]

Carbon footprint "a la carte": the carbon footprint appears on the menu

Calories, ingredients, origins ... by now on the restaurant menu, in addition to prices, there is more and more information to make us choose what we eat more consciously. Now for the first time ever from the Otarian restaurant chain in New York […]

Tofu miso soup

Tofu miso soup. Miso soup is a typical dish of the Japanese food tradition and one of the main dishes offered by macrobiotic cuisine, born in Japan. Miso soup always includes three types of vegetables among its ingredients: leafy vegetables (such […]

Cucumber: the benefits of a vegetable that is good to eat and… spread

I am not very inclined to household chores, so much so that I go shopping and exchange courgettes for cucumbers and only notice it once they are clean. I may not, therefore, be a clever little man of the house, but I am certainly a curious one. […]

Eat fewer steaks to save more wolves and bears

Have you ever thought that eating your steak contributes to the death of wildlife and the loss of biodiversity? A new campaign launched by the Center for Biological Diversity aims to make people more aware of the connection between eating meat […]

Spring herbs and flowers: 10 recipes for syrups, acetolites and healing wines

Spring herbs and flowers: 10 recipes for syrups, acetolites and healing wines. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Spring […]

Meat and plant-based alternatives are not the same nutritionally (although it may appear from the label). I study

Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Meat […]

Palm oil: here is the new substitute, an alternative oil that will save the orangutans

Researchers from the Universities of Bath and York are developing a sustainable alternative to palm oil that will no longer endanger forests and orangutans. The growing demand for palm oil is endangering their life and natural habitat. Researchers […]

Sechio: properties, nutritional values and how to eat thorny squash

Have you ever heard of the sechio? It is a vegetable (actually a fruit) that looks like a thorny pumpkin and of which there are several varieties. Let's discover the properties of this exotic food, the nutritional values and how to use it […]

The Herbivorous Butcher: the first vegan "butcher" in the US

The Herbivorous Buthcer, the first vegan butcher's shop, arrives in the United States. It sounds like an oxymoron, but it's not a joke, Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Vegan […]

Tempeh: What exactly is it and how to cook these nutritious vegetable proteins like steak

Tempeh is a food native to the island of Java, Indonesia, which is obtained from bean sprouts. Let's find out what it is and how to cook it @Danipicture/123rf Tempeh […]

The child of vegan parents is better: but what really happened?

At the beginning of the month a child of less than one year was hospitalized at the Mayer in Florence with a state of malnutrition and the parents' vegan diet triggered the alarm, among public opinion but also among the authorities: the prosecutor […]

Mexico: the taco goes veg. Boom of vegetarian restaurants

You think of Mexico and you say tacos. What if the traditional Mexican dish, which has also conquered fast food restaurants, is no longer a corn or wheat tortilla stuffed with meat? Cate de mi Corazon, a vegetarian restaurant in the "La Condesa" […]

Aloe vera ice cream: the recipe

How to prepare an ice cream that is good for health? With high quality ingredients that from this summer can include Aloe Vera gel. So in ice cream parlors, but also in our homes, an ice cream flavor with a new ingredient can arrive. Ice […]

Superfood: Ulu, the fruit of the breadfruit will feed the world?

Breadfruit, the fruit of the breadfruit. We often hear about superfoods or superfoods, that is, foods that are particularly rich in fundamental nutrients and beneficial properties for health. Now the focus is on the fruit of the breadfruit. Breadfruit, […]

How many calories are there in a pizza?

Have you ever wondered how many calories are in pizza? You may be on a diet but you have been allowed to eat one pizza a week, so dinner with friends is safe. But perhaps you have never thought about how many calories a pizza contains. Don't […]

Pepsi's Marshmallow Cola gets diabetes just by looking at its colorful cans

Marshmallow cola is coming to the US, a limited edition drink born from the collaboration between Pepsi and Peeps Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Pepsi […]

Belgian craft beer is now a Unesco World Heritage Site

Belgian craft beer becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its variety of flavors. From now on, therefore, drinking it will be like having a unique cultural experience of its kind. Don't store […]