Sustainable Food

Do you prefer dark chocolate and bitter coffee? It is because you are getting old

If you prefer bitter over sweet flavors, you are probably an adult or elderly person. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous If […]

Garlic: 10 alternative uses

Garlic, how to use it for beauty, health, home and garden. Garlic is a real natural medicine and antibiotic. Garlic has antibiotic and blood purifying properties that can be useful in the prevention of numerous diseases, starting with the simple […]

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 […]

Savory and rustic pies: 10 recipes to prepare with sourdough

Savory pies with sourdough. Sourdough is a truly precious ingredient to prepare rustic, savory pies, braids and stuffed focaccias to bring to the table for buffets and aperitifs, but also to serve as a main course or as a savory snack as an alternative […]

Polenta: 10 vegetarian and vegan recipes

Polenta is a typical dish of the peasant tradition that has come down to our days with the reputation of a poor dish that in reality, today, is very simple to enrich and to prepare in numerous variations, including vegetarian and vegan. Don't […]

Apricots: calories, properties and health benefits

Apricots are among the most loved fruits of the summer and in this season they are useful for protecting our skin that is exposed to the sun longer than at other times of the year. The consumption of apricots is recommended above all for their […]

Cream of zucchini: 10 recipes for all tastes

Cream of zucchini, the recipes to prepare it at home. There are many recipes that we can prepare with zucchini, vegetables with a delicate flavor, very versatile and usually loved by everyone. With the arrival of autumn we still have the zucchini […]

Pesticides in Nutella? Hazelnuts may contain a herbicide that is banned in the EU

Pesticides also in Nutella? The Chilean hazelnuts used in the preparation of the most famous spreadable cream in the world are treated with paraquat, a herbicide herbicide with a desiccant action, non-selective and banned in the European Union […]

Oranges: properties, calories and extraordinary benefits

Oranges are among the most popular citrus fruits. With oranges we can prepare juices and juices, but they are also excellent to be enjoyed simply as fresh fruit. The period from November to February is the best for tasting oranges and for making […]

Lemons: the extraordinary benefits and the thousand uses

Lemons are among the richest citrus fruits in health benefits. We have learned that oranges are, along with other fruits, an important source of vitamin C, but what are the uses and benefits of lemons? Don't […]

Lentil flour: benefits, uses and how to prepare it in a short time

Lentil flour, here is a legume flour that is added to the already known chickpea flour to vary and enrich our preparations in the kitchen. You can prepare lentil flour at home quickly and easily to start using it in your cooking recipes. So you […]

Beef pollutes most of all. The environmental impact of the steak

Eggs, dairy, chicken, beef and pork. What pollutes the environment the most? To determine which of these animal derivatives has the greatest environmental impact is a research conducted by Yale University and published in the journal of the United […]

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 […]

Gummy candies with vitamins B12 and D3 developed by scientists to support the diet of vegans and vegetarians

For the first time synthesize candies with vitamins B12 and D to help vegans and vegetarians get all the essential nutrients Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Synthesize […]

Aubergines: 10 recipes to enjoy them at their best

10 tasty eggplant recipes (vegetarian and vegan) Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous 10 […]

Quinoa: properties, uses and where to find it

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the same family of spinach and beets, but often mistaken for a cereal, due to its grains that make it very similar to this food and vegetable category. Don't […]

Green sauce: the original recipe and 5 variations

Green sauce is a traditional recipe created to accompany boiled meat but we can easily revisit it in a vegetarian or vegan version. In fact, the green sauce, prepared without the anchovies of the original recipe, becomes suitable to accompany […]

Vegetarian barbecue: recipes for a truly green barbecue

Who said that barbecue is synonymous with grilled meat? Even for those who have decided to eliminate meat and fish from their diet, the barbecue can be, especially in this period, a fun and tasty experience to share with friends and relatives. […]

Vegan couscous with coral green beans and turmeric

A diet and vegan recipe to propose for a quick dinner? This time we offer you a very light dish, easy and quick to prepare: tomato cous cous with coral green beans, flavored with turmeric. Don't store […]

We tasted for you Dr. Berrino's new sugar-free biscuits, for sale by NaturaSì

La Grande Via, an association of Dr. Franco Berrino, and NaturaSì have launched new healthy biscuits made with natural sugars Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Often […]

Vegetarian meatballs of spinach, potatoes and paprika

Can't get your little ones to eat vegetables? Here is the solution: baked potato and spinach balls embellished with a pinch of paprika. Ideal for children, but also always appreciated by adults, these vegetarian meatballs, made with simple and […]

Ravioli and tortellini: 10 vegetarian and vegan recipes for filled pasta

We can revisit the tradition of preparing homemade ravioli and tortellini by proposing new recipes in a vegetarian and vegan key. In fact, fresh pasta lends itself to numerous variations for the filling, suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. Don't […]

Butter with dried fruit: 5 recipes to make at home

There are so many plant-based alternatives to butter and the good news is that we can easily prepare them at home from the dried fruit we prefer, such as almonds, peanuts, walnuts and hazelnuts. Butter with dried fruit is great for spreading on […]

Watermelon: 10 unusual and healthy uses of watermelon

Watermelon is the symbolic fruit of the summer that will soon be arriving. With the first warm days here comes the desire to enrich one's diet with fresh and thirst-quenching fruit. There are many ways to serve watermelon but also to recycle its […]

10 perfect veg dishes and snacks on the beach or for a picnic

What are the ideal and healthiest dishes to take with you for lunch on the beach or for a picnic? The alternatives are numerous. What matters is that summer meals are both refreshing and nutritious. They must therefore be rich in fruit and vegetables, […]

How do you squeeze lemons? We have always been wrong, the tricks to not waste even a drop

Some simple tricks to best squeeze the lemon and extract all its precious juice, without wasting even a drop Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous How […]

Smoothies, smoothies and live juices: differences, advantages and benefits

Smoothies, smoothies and live juices, do you know the difference between these drinks? Sometimes, especially between juices and smoothies, it gets a little confusing. Their preparation is actually quite different, as is the consistency of the […]

Meat Free Monday: join Paul McCartney's video to cut down on meat consumption

A few years ago Paul McCartney launched the Meat Free Monday initiative, meatless Mondays, created to help reduce the consumption of foods of animal origin. We told you about it in 2009 and over time the initiative has grown. Don't […]

10 homemade bread recipes without baking

Is it necessary to use the oven to prepare homemade bread? In summer and when we have little time, we can consider alternatives where an oven is not needed for cooking. The ideas that we propose to prepare homemade bread without baking are all […]

Does eating insects make you smarter?

The ingenuity required to survive on a diet of elusive and hard-to-reach insects was a key factor in the development of typically human abilities in our ancestors and other primates, including the development of larger brains and cognitive functions […]

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 […]

Pumpkin and mushroom risotto

Pumpkin and mushroom risotto. Here's how to prepare an excellent autumn first course: pumpkin and mushroom risotto. This recipe will allow you to combine the flavors of two seasonal ingredients: pumpkin and mushrooms. Always make sure of the origin […]

Easy vegan recipes for all tastes

A collection of easy-to-prepare vegan recipes from appetizers to desserts, but also sauces and focaccias for all tastes There […]

Cooking the garden: the recipe for the green cake in a vegan key

One of the many recipes proposed in the book Cooking the Garden by Prof. Guglielmi is, in my opinion one of the richest and most delicious, that of 1890 of the green cake poetically introduced by its history, revisited in a vegan key. Don't […]

Cinnamon: how to consume it correctly and in what quantities

Perhaps you already have a jar of cinnamon powder in your kitchen to use for flavoring desserts. But how much cinnamon should we take in order to obtain beneficial effects for our health? Don't store […]

Real Vegan Cheese: the cruelty free cheese synthesized in the laboratory

A completely vegan and cruelty free cheese, with the same nutritional value and the same taste as the conventional one. A dream? No according to a group of biohackers from California, who managed to create Real Vegan Cheese in the laboratory, […]

Mother's Day: the menu with vegan recipes based on flowers

Roses, tulips, violets, daisies, orchids, irises and brooms have always been precious friends to perfume and revive our homes. You may not know it, but the petals can also become precious ingredients for cooking delicious dishes, especially when […]

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 […]

Jackfruit: the fruit that could feed the world?

Jackfruit. Anyone who has traveled to tropical countries will surely have tasted it or at least noticed it. It is one of the largest fruits in the world with an edible internal part with very particular characteristics. It is thought that the […]

Do vegetarians live longer?

Vegetarians live longer and their health conditions are generally better than those who consume meat and fish. To confirm this are some researchers who have decided to resume a series of studies conducted in the 70s and 80s at Loma Linda University, […]

Vegan zombie: from the web series a comic book to cook veg with the living dead (video)

It is the only web series that combines zombies with vegan cuisine. On Youtube it has more than more than 100 videos, 25.000 subscribers, over 1,4 million views and on Facebook it has over 20 fans. It's called "Vegan Zombie," and it recently raised […]

Organic milk less nutritious than traditional? It sure has fewer pesticides

In organic milk, there is a lower concentration of elements such as zinc, iodine and selenium compared to milk produced with traditional methods. This was revealed by new research conducted by scientists from the University of Santiago de Compostela, […]

Baked vegetables: 10 fall recipes

Let's color the autumn table with vegetables and seasonal vegetables to cook in the oven. Starting with baked pumpkin and then moving on to baked radicchio, without forgetting cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, you can serve always different side […]

Vegetarians and vegans lose weight more easily (and without counting calories)

Do vegans and vegetarians lose weight more easily than others? According to a preliminary scientific study, this is the case. Following a vegetarian or vegan diet allowed a group of people under observation to lose more weight than those who followed […]

Pistachios: 5 ideas for using them in the kitchen

Pistachios, recipes. If you love pistachios, don't forget to use them creatively in the kitchen, as well as a simple healthy snack. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous If […]

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 […]

Apples: all the benefits and how to best use them

Did you know that there are over a thousand varieties of apples in the world? Apples are among the most loved and consumed fruits in every season. Industrial conservation methods make them available throughout the year. However, it is important […]

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 […]

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 […]

Radicchio: 10 easy vegetarian and vegan recipes

Are you looking for vegetarian or vegan recipes suitable for autumn? Radicchio is a seasonal ingredient that you can choose to prepare numerous dishes to be served as a first or second course for lunch and dinner. Don't […]

Hummus of peace: the restaurant that offers a 50% discount to Arabs and Jews who eat together

What if a shared meal could be the solution to the conflicts that plague some areas of the world? This is what Kobi Tzafrir, manager of the Hummus Bar, in Israel must have thought, launching a unique promotion, which reserves 50% discount for […]

Afa: the 15 best drinks to quench thirst and rehydrate the body

Refreshing and rehydrating drinks against the heat. Quenching thirst and hydrating the body correctly and regularly is very important in summer. Because of the heat and sweat our organs in fact undergo a higher loss of fluids than normal. Especially […]

Eat insects to save the planet

Introducing ants, grasshoppers, butterflies and crickets into the diet would seriously contribute to reducing world hunger as well as greenhouse gases from livestock farming. Don't store avocado like […]

Autumn vegetarian recipes: Pear, Turnip and Gorgonzola soup

The pear is another protagonist of autumn that lends itself to many uses. Even to make us a soup! Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous La […]

Homemade vegan nougat

The recipe for vegan white nougat, without fats and animal ingredients Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Homemade […]

Açai berries: properties, how to take them and where to find them

Discover the thousand properties and how to take acai berries, small blue fruits rich in antioxidants, not surprisingly considered real superfoods Discover […]

Vegan Halloween treats: wine donuts with pumpkin

Halloween vegan recipes: wine donuts with pumpkin Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Halloween […]

How to become a vegetarian in three steps

Are vegetarians born or made? There are many reasons that can lead us to embrace a vegetarian-type diet. For whatever reason you decide to embrace a vegetarian diet, here are three steps that will certainly help make the transition less traumatic Don't […]

Mushrooms: calories, properties and characteristics

Mushrooms are not only a delicious ingredient to add to the typical dishes of our culinary tradition, but also a food rich in nutrients that should not be underestimated. I […]

Why does coriander taste like soap? (VIDEO)

Coriander, also called Chinese parsley and often known by the Spanish name cilantro, is an annual herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae) family. It has many culinary uses and many beneficial properties, but not everyone likes it. Because? Don't […]

Wholemeal bread: how to defend ourselves from fake flours (VIDEO)

We know that eating wholemeal bread, that is, made with unrefined flour is a better choice for our health. What is often not known, however, is that there are wholemeal products on the market that in reality I do not really know. The question […]

McDonald's launches vegan McNuggets: here's where (and what's inside)

Not just chicken. Mc Donald's "disguises" himself as a vegan McNuggets, experimenting with a version that does not use meat. A product perhaps more palatable for those who, for ethical reasons, do not eat animal products Don't […]

Frozen bread on separate shelves: new law coming to protect fresh and artisanal bread

Stop to pre-cooked and frozen bread that is easy to mistake for fresh bread. Are you really sure that the bread on the supermarket shelves has always been prepared on the same day? Soon fresh bread and frozen bread will be on different shelves. Don't […]

Vegan desserts: 6 biscuit and cake recipes all to be baked

Even if you're not vegan, trying new recipes is always fun. And if it comes to delicious sweets, and above all healthy, then there is just no way to resist. We offer you six recipes of vegan desserts to bake in the oven among which, we are sure, […]

30 Days of Bugs: the student who ate insects for a whole month (VIDEO)

A diet based on worms, larvae and crickets. Does the idea just make you shiver? Instead, it is precisely the one who followed an American student for 30 days, recounting the experience on the blog 30 Days of Bugs Don't […]

VegPyramid Junior: the vegetarian guide for parents, children and adolescents

VegPyramid Junior is a useful vademecum, with information, advice, examples and tables, which illustrates the benefits of the vegetarian diet since childhood. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous VegPyramid […]

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 […]

Blueberries: 10 recipes to enjoy them at their best

Blueberries, one of the most precious seasonal fruits of the summer. They are rich in beneficial properties, starting with their high antioxidant content Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Blueberries, […]

Zucchini Parmigiana: 10 recipes for all tastes

The zucchini parmigiana is a variant of the classic aubergine parmigiana dedicated to those who prefer more delicate flavors or to those who do not like aubergines very much or simply to those who have a lot of zucchini available and are looking […]

The tick that makes meat allergic is back: cases increase in the United States

The tick that makes people allergic to red meat gets back to talk. In fact, the cases in the United States have increased Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Remember […]

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), […]

Apple strudel: the original recipe and 10 variations

Have you ever tried to make apple strudel at home? Apple strudel is a much loved and well known dessert especially in Trentino Alto Adige. It is most likely a dessert of Austrian origin. Don't store […]

How to make tempeh at home

Homemade tempeh. How to make tempeh at home. Tempeh is a fermented soy food, very rich in protein. For centuries it has been the main source of it for the peoples of Indonesia. It is a very versatile food, which is usually served as a main course, […]

Broad beans: 10 recipes to enjoy them at their best

Recipes with broad beans. If you love broad beans, perhaps you are looking for recipes and ideas to use them as ingredients in your dishes. Broad beans are legumes rich in vegetable proteins and fibers, low in fat and a source of precious minerals […]

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 […]

He follows a vegetarian diet and defeats colon cancer

He recovered from his cancer following a vegetarian diet. Allan Taylor, a 78-year-old retired engineer, had aggressive, inoperable colon cancer, which - according to doctors - would have left him only a few days to live. But he didn't give up: […]

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 […]

How and why you should freeze strawberries to have them available all year round

Storing strawberries is possible and simple. You can choose to put them in the freezer whole or in the form of juice. We explain how to do it Strawberries, […]

Christmas: the modular vegan menu for lunch and dinner

Christmas is upon us, will you celebrate with the Christmas Eve dinner or with the lunch on December 25th? Maybe you have been thinking for a few days about the Christmas menu to bring to the table, because you would like to change it from the […]

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 […]

Honey: 5 good reasons to choose it organic

Buying organic honey means choosing a 100% natural product from before its creation. See here where to buy it >>> Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Honey […]

Watermelon seeds: 10 recipes and ideas to use them in the kitchen and in creative recycling

Did you know that watermelon seeds can be eaten? Watermelon seeds are good for your health, so keep them and don't throw them away. For example, you could try making toasted watermelon seeds to consume them as a healthy snack. In fact, watermelon […]

Aphrodisiac foods: sexual appetite comes with eating

Passion in summer, as we know, thanks to holidays and well-deserved relaxation, inevitably rekindles. Here is a list of aphrodisiac foods to feed, in a natural way, even on returning to the city, the fire of eros. Don't […]

Macadamia nuts now face extinction in the wild. Inserted in the IUCN Red List

Macadamia nuts also ended up on the infamous IUCC Red List, which indicates species at risk of extinction Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous also […]

Kashmiri Chai: how to prepare salty rose tea from the East in 20 minutes

Kashmiri chai is a very particular tea with a pink color and a salty taste! It is the traditional drink of Pakistan @Jrs Jahangeer/Shutterstock Kashmiri […]

Shortbread biscuits with taragna polenta, red fruits, chocolate and beer

Who said that with the mixture of yellow polenta and buckwheat flour you can only make polenta taragna, strictly accompanied by a quintet of cheeses? Here is a simple and tasty alternative to brighten and warm up cold autumn afternoons: shortbread […]

Here comes the “purple tomato”, the purple tomato richer in antioxidants than blueberries. But it is GMO

Dark purple and twice as rich in antioxidants as blueberries. But GMOs. The purple tomato has been developed. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Dark […]

5 additives of animal origin: the cruelty you do not expect

When you choose to become vegan, what you embrace is not just a diet but a philosophy of life, which implies the elimination of all those products that require the presence of ingredients or additives of animal origin. What not everyone knows, […]

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

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More and more insects on the plate: the EU also approves the consumption of domestic crickets

After mealworms and locusts, domestic crickets also officially become part of the European community's diet Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous On […]

Do organic foods make you selfish and snobbish?

It seems incredible, but it is exactly what an "authoritative" research from Loyola University, New Orleans, USA, directed by Dr. Kendall Eskine and published in Social Psychological and Personality Science claims. Don't […]

Plumcake with chocolate chips (traditional and vegan recipe)

The plumcake is a typical dessert of Anglo-Saxon cuisine. It is very soft and is particularly suitable for breakfast, to accompany a hot drink. Among the basic ingredients to prepare the plumcake we find yogurt. Usually this dessert is enriched […]

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: […]

Banana plant milk: the recipe to prepare it at home

Do you want to save on the purchase of non-dairy milk or experiment with new recipes? Then you could try making banana plant milk at home, with the recommendation to buy fair trade bananas. Don't store […]

How Long Does Canned Food Really Last? Can it be consumed after the expiry date?

Canned foods can be eaten after the expiration date. But how to recognize if the products are deteriorated or edible? Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Canned […]

American honey still contains traces of Cesium 137, a remnant of nuclear tests conducted at the time of the Cold War

In US honey there are still traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope produced by nuclear tests conducted during the Cold War Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Honey […]

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 […]

Vegetable spaghetti: benefits, tips and 5 recipes

Vegetable spaghetti. Have you ever tasted vegetable spaghetti? It is a very original version of the classic pasta dish which actually, due to the ingredients used, looks much more like a salad. You can prepare the simplest vegetable spaghetti […]

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 […]

Cannabis granita: the first in the world in Alassio. Looking for the most suitable name

Thirst-quenching, fresh, good and definitely worth trying! It is not lemon or mint, it is the "Cannabis granita", a spoon dessert that sees hemp as its protagonist, invented in Alassio for the first time in the world. Don't […]

New Year's Eve: the vegetarian menu (buffet) for New Year's Eve

For a New Year 2011 in the name of eco-sustainability, the best thing to do would be to celebrate it with friends and above all without barrels! So for all those who have decided to celebrate the arrival of the new year at home, here are some […]

Stevia: Grow and produce your own natural sweetener

Stevia rebaudiana is a plant native to Paraguay and Brazil, perennial of the Compositae family, has very strong sweetening properties, much stronger than those of sugar and yet for years it has been boycotted. Don't […]

Aubergines in oil: the recipe and the tricks to preserve them (VIDEO)

Do you like eggplants? As soon as you have the seasonal products available directly from your garden you can take the opportunity to try to prepare homemade aubergines in oil. Don't store avocado like […]

DIY spicy sauces

DIY spicy sauces. Who among you loves spicy? There are various types of spicy sauces on the market, but their composition is not always based on completely natural ingredients. Packaged hot sauces may contain dyes and preservatives. There is, […]

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, […]

Edible spoons to reduce bar and takeaway waste (VIDEO)

Plastic waste represents one of the most serious pollution problems on the planet because it is not always recyclable. How many plastic spoons and cutlery are used and thrown shortly after every day in bars and takeaways around the world? Edible […]

High Cholesterol: The plant-based diet was found to be the best to significantly reduce it in a few weeks

High cholesterol is a leading cause of death and according to studies, a vegetarian diet could help lower it Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous High […]

Chestnuts: properties, uses and how to cook them to enhance all their benefits

Typical of the autumn season, with an unmistakable sweet taste and endowed with interesting properties, chestnuts are an excellent ally of the nervous system, in fact they help to counteract anxiety and stress but are also recommended in case […]

Berries: 10 Amazing Health Benefits

The extraordinary beneficial properties of berries. Raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, currants and wild strawberries are precious allies for health. Don't store avocado like this: […]

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 […]

Pizzoccheri: the original recipe from Valtellina and 10 variations

Do you love homemade pizzoccheri? The recipe for pizzoccheri della Valtellina involves dressing this type of pasta prepared with buckwheat flour and soft wheat flour, choosing cabbage, potatoes and Casera, a local cheese. Don't […]

Jam tart: 10 recipes for all tastes

Is the jam tart your favorite dessert? You can prepare the jam tart in many different versions, varying the filling or the ingredients to make the base. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous La […]

Ichnusa beer relaunches the returnable void: here is the new bottle with a green cap

Ichnusa beer is tinged with green. The Sardinian brand recently relaunched the returnable void by inaugurating the new green line of bottles Ichnusa […]

Lemon Glazed Christmas Cookies: An easy recipe, easy to make with kids

The Christmas holidays, with the relative holidays, are an ideal time to organize activities and pastimes that involve the little ones. Not only decorations for the tree or for the house, but also sweets and small delights, to be enjoyed together […]

First Vegetarians: Wholemeal Pennette with Ricotta and Asparagus

A delicate but at the same time nutritious vegetarian first course thanks to the properties of this typically spring vegetable: Asparagus. Whether it is wild or cultivated, with its light but tasty flavor enriched with ricotta it is ideal for […]

Vegetable charcoal: how to use it in cooking for healthy recipes

Vegetable charcoal is known above all as a natural remedy to be taken in case of a swollen stomach and bloating. In recent times, however, it has made its way as an ingredient to be used in the kitchen to prepare, for example, original doughs […]

5 ways to make vanilla bean extract at home

How to make vanilla extract at home. Homemade vanilla extract recipes. Preparing vanilla extract at home is very simple. All you need is an alcoholic drink of your choice, including rum, vodka, tequila or brandy, or food alcohol such as the one […]

Reducetarians: eat less meat but of quality to protect the environment and health

In the United Kingdom there are more and more reducetarians, those who have chosen to reduce the consumption of meat and to buy it only from grazing farms. A less drastic choice than the vegetarian one and within everyone's reach according to […]

How to best use and store ripe fruit and vegetables

It may be that you have a very productive vegetable garden, that your neighbors or friends have given you fruit they produce or that you have taken advantage of discounts on already very ripe fruit and vegetables at the market or supermarket. […]

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 […]

Vegan desserts: tofu and cherry pudding

Do you want a fresh and light dessert, but greedy and gratifying? Good! We offer you a dessert based on cherries, true protagonists of this season, which combined with tofu and cinnamon will give you a truly unique taste, always respecting the […]

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 […]

Pineapple: properties, nutritional values and calories

Pineapple is a refreshing fruit and a valuable source of vitamins and minerals. We can enjoy fresh pineapple simply after peeling and cutting it into slices or we can add it to fruit salads or use it to prepare thirst-quenching juices and smoothies. Don't […]

Chewing with conscience: biodegradable chewing gum

From London comes news that will delight those who consume with attention. From this month, in the various supermarkets, it will be possible to buy the first biodegradable chewing-gum. Don't store […]

The appalling condition of the McDonald's ice cream machine

A terrible indefinite slime and full of mold. This is what you can find in McDonald's ice cream machines Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous A […]

How fruits and vegetables have changed over the centuries due to human intervention: before and after

How fruit and vegetables have changed over the centuries, this is how they were in ancient times and how they have become today thanks to, or because of, human intervention. Don't store avocado like […]

10 reasons to go back to making preserves at home

Preparing preserves at home is one of the symbols of self-production, it allows you to save money and to know perfectly the ingredients we bring to our tables. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Prepare […]

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 […]

Because we don't like the new limited-edition, space-inspired Coca Cola

These days Coca Cola has announced the imminent launch of Starlight, a new limited edition drink dedicated to space. A marketing gimmick and nothing more, which the environment and all of us did not feel the need, quite the contrary. Don't […]

Mc Donald's winks at vegetarians. Will he be able to seduce them?

Mc Donald's tries again to wink at vegetarians. He had already done so by opening an entirely veg place in india and launching the veggie burger a few years ago (which didn't go very well). He now he returns to the attack to conquer one of the […]

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 […]

Blackberries: 10 recipes beyond jam

With blackberries you can prepare many delicious recipes beyond the classic homemade jam. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous With […]

Helsinki eliminates meat and cow's milk from its official events

The Finnish capital chooses to eliminate meat and derivatives from the menus of public events starting next January Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Peanut butter alarm: dangerous fire retardants discovered in the US

After the scandal of the "pink slime", the pink slime used overseas to increase the volume of minced meat, which is causing a decrease in its consumption in the United States, here is a new food concern for consumers in the stars and stripes market. […]

Vegan desserts: almond mousse

Rich in vitamins, good fats and mineral salts, almonds are a precious ally against type 2 diabetes and a natural weapon also against cardiovascular diseases (as long as they are dosed and eaten consistently for a period of at least 16 weeks). […]

Basmati rice: properties, nutritional values and how to best cook it

Basmati rice is a variety of long-grain rice with a characteristic and very fragrant flavor, suitable for preparing dishes of ethnic inspiration and more. We can find both white basmati rice and wholemeal basmati rice on sale. Don't […]

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 […]

Plastic even in kitchen salt: the new disturbing study

In the salt we commonly consume there are traces of plastic. Nobody is saved, from the United States to China, via Europe. That we live on a planet now invaded by plastic is nothing new, but now this pollutant material risks ending up (certainly […]

Guinness goes vegan, now it's official!

Guinness has officially gone vegan and says goodbye to the isinglass that has always been used in the recipe, to clarify the beer and clean it of any deposits. So welcome to the 100% vegan friendly Guiness. Guinness […]

Stocking of the Befana: do-it-yourself candies and sweets

Stocking of the Befana, what to put in it? If on the morning of January 6 your children are waiting to taste the sweets brought to them as a gift by the Befana, you could think of giving up the purchase of one of the packaged socks that will be […]

Developed an innovative method that allows to recognize counterfeit wine (and prevent fraud)

No more counterfeit wine and fraud. This is ensured by new research conducted at the Australian University of Adelaide Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous No […]

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 […]

Dragon's breath: the new hot pepper so spicy that it numbs

Do you know that there is a ranking of the hottest peppers in the world? Well it seems that a new variant grown in Wales gets to be so "hot", not only to enter the Gunness of Records but also to be used as a real natural anesthetic. Don't […]

Is quinoa a cereal? It depends on who you ask

Quinoa, a food rich in nutrients and properties. Everyone agrees on its benefits but when it comes to defining what you are talking about, the matter starts to get complicated. Is quinoa a cereal or not? Don't […]

Stale bread: 10 uses and recipes you don't expect

Stale bread, recipes to reuse leftover and now dry bread. Throwing away bread is really a shame. Fortunately, stale bread can be reused for the preparation of numerous recipes, which mainly come from the tradition of poor and regional cuisine […]

Low Cost recipes: chickpea hummus

Pinzimonio is a great way to start a meal: colorful vegetables make the table cheerful, satiate hunger pangs, are pleasantly crunchy, resonate and rumble in the mouth when we bite into them, get us used to prolonged chewing, and are particularly […]

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 […]

Carbonara: the original recipe and 10 variations

Pasta alla carbonara is a traditional recipe from Lazio and in particular from Rome Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Pasta […]

Now it's official! Vegetarians have healthier biomarkers than meat eaters (and risk fewer heart attacks)

A new study found that vegetarians have a healthier biomarker profile than meat eaters Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous A […]

How to prepare the perfect poke salad (even without fish), the nutritionist's advice

The nutritionist's advice to prepare a perfect, good and healthy poke at home, even in a vegetarian version Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous For […]

In the zodiac year of the Goat in Korea there is a boom for sheep coffee (VIDEO)

Stroking a sheep while sipping coffee, just as if it were a dog or a cat. It seems impossible but this is what happens at the Nature Café in South Korea. The cafes where you can meet animals are always a great success Don't […]

Homemade vegan colomba

Reproducing the real Easter dove at home is not at all easy. As for the panettone, leavening rooms and particular temperatures are needed that we do not have at home, but let's not be discouraged! Just let your imagination run wild and learn some […]

Beyond Milk arrives: the 'non-meat' meat giant launches the 100% vegetable milk line

To meet the growing demand for plant-based products, Beyond Milk announces the production of 100% veg milk and smoothies Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous To […]

Chocolate popcorn: how to prepare them at home

Homemade chocolate popcorn. The chocolate popcorns are a real treat. You will have seen them in the bars of the cinemas or at the stalls of the fairs. They are really simple to prepare at home, starting with the classic mai beans for popcorn and […]

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 […]

Baked Carnival Krapfen: the vegan recipe

After the struffoli recipe, here is another vegan dessert for our Carnival. Very tasty, soft and with a sweet filling, the Krapfen or Bombolone, of Austrian origin, is the typical Carnival dessert of Trentino Alto Adige. Usually fried, we offer […]

Potato starch: properties, uses in cooking and for beauty

Potato starch is a very versatile ingredient that is obtained thanks to the drying and subsequent grinding of the potatoes. Helps to make cakes and other baked desserts soft. Don't store avocado like […]

Sea lions and seals: canned meat for sale in Japan

Does Japan love marine mammals? It seems so, but only when these become food for men. In addition to the dolphin hunt, which takes place in the now infamous Taiji bay, and the whale hunt, disguised with phantom scientific purposes, it seems that […]

Stevia: the EU gives the green light to its use as a natural sweetener

The European Commission has finally given the green light for the use and marketing of Stevia in the Member States. Some multinationals, including Coca Cola, are already thinking of replacing it with artificial products Don't […]

Amaranth: 10 recipes to enjoy it at its best

Amaranth, here's how to use it in numerous sweet and savory recipes. Recipes with amaranth will bring an air of novelty to your table. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous We […]

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 […]

Tart: 20 recipes for all tastes

The homemade tart is one of the desserts that best reminds us of childhood. Some prefer the fruit tart, different for each season, while others are crazy about the jam tart, prepared with self-produced jam. Don't […]

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 […]

Potato gnocchi: how to make them in a short time

Potato gnocchi are one of the most popular recipes, everyone always likes them and they are a real symbol of self-production in the kitchen. Don't have enough time to make potato gnocchi at home? Then it's time to learn some tricks. Don't […]

Eating less meat is the only way to truly fight climate change. The new Ipsos study

Curbing the world's meat appetite is key to tackling climate change. Governments warn is a new analysis from Thinktank Chatham House. The livestock sector, in fact, is responsible for nearly 15 percent of global emissions Don't […]

Vitamin B12: what are the safe sources?

Vitamin B12 is essential for the proper functioning of our body and its deficiency can cause serious damage to our health. It is produced by bacteria and its presence can be detected in foods of animal origin, but, unfortunately, not in common […]

Vegan cuisine: two recipes to make potatoes tastier

This time we offer you two recipes for vegan potato-based side dishes, two delicious dishes, to satisfy even those who ban animal products from their plate. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Did […]

Cumin: uses and fantastic properties

Cumin seeds are derived from the homonymous plant (the corresponding Latin name is Cuminum cyminum) belonging to the Apiaceae family, native to the Eastern Mediterranean area and India. They are obtained from its fruits after drying and are used […]

Butter, is it really bad? Does it protect against diabetes? The opinion of the experts

Butter. Is it bad, is it good or does it not affect our health at all? Is it really the best choice we can make when we are looking for a condiment or a fatty substance to mix and make our favorite dishes softer and tastier? Don't […]

Do-it-yourself preserves: 10 sauces and preparations under glass to enjoy vegetables all year round

Preserves, sauces and preparations under glass to be prepared at home with fresh and seasonal vegetables. Advice for conservation and pasteurization. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Prepare […]

What is xanthan, the secret ingredient to prepare gluten-free pasta and desserts (and how to replace it in recipes)

All about Xanthan or Xanthan Gum: what it is, where it is found and how to replace it in recipes, especially those without gluten Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous All […]

Chickpea meatballs: 10 recipes for all tastes

The chickpea meatballs are easy to prepare and really excellent to taste and to serve as a main course or as an aperitif. The consistency of boiled chickpeas lends itself perfectly to the creation of meatballs. Don't […]

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 […]

Here are the fruits and vegetables to put in the shopping cart in December

Seasonal shopping in December. There are three weeks left before winter enters the scene, and nature continues to give us warm colors and flavors rich in vitamins and minerals. Don't store avocado […]

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 […]

Artichokes: all the benefits of the ancient vegetable considered by the Greeks to be the food of the gods

The artichoke is an ancient food, whose roots go back to ancient Greece. Let's find out the benefits and why we need to eat more Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Courgette meatballs: the original recipe and 10 variations

Zucchini are among the most loved vegetables of the summer and are perfect for preparing fantastic vegetable meatballs that everyone will like, even children. In fact, zucchini meatballs are very tasty because among the ingredients there are always […]

10 vegan ice creams to prepare at home

Homemade veg ice cream. Preparing ice cream at home is very simple having an ice cream maker available that allows you to have everything ready within 20-30 minutes, depending on the program used. Those who do not have an ice cream maker available […]

Seeds of health: 10 easy ways to incorporate them into our daily diet

The seeds of health are perfect for a healthy snack or to enrich the dishes we prepare every day with taste and beneficial properties. We are talking about pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, but also flax and hemp seeds. You can easily add them […]

Vegetarian recipes: 15 quick recipes to prepare

Quick and easy to prepare vegetarian recipes suitable for all occasions and especially for when you have little time available. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Are […]

Lidl launches “hybrid” meat enriched with fruit and vegetables for those who want to reduce the consumption of animal proteins

In Germany, Lidl has launched a line of products based on less meat and a higher vegetable content Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Since […]

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: […]

Stuffed artichokes: 10 recipes for all tastes

If you love artichokes you must absolutely try to prepare stuffed artichokes at home, a side dish full of flavor to accompany your main courses. Choose the best artichokes to experiment with this recipe. Don't […]

Cucumbers: properties, calories, nutritional values and how to use them in the kitchen

Cucumbers are typical summer vegetables rich in water and very refreshing. Let's discover all the properties and nutritional values of cucumbers but also some ideas for using them in the kitchen. Don't […]

Autumn vegetables: not just pumpkin! 10 seasonal alternatives to bring to the table

Autumn has arrived. Pumpkin is one of the main symbols of this season when it comes to vegetables to bring to the table. In reality, however, we should not forget that autumn also offers us many other gifts besides the classic pumpkin Theautunno. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Quick desserts: 20 recipes to prepare in 5 minutes

Do you like sweets but don't have much time to prepare them? So here's some good news for you: not all desserts need elaborate preparations and long cooking times. In fact, starting from fruit and a few simple ingredients you can prepare many […]

Children, unlike adults, think farm animals deserve the same treatment as pets

A new study has shown how children differ greatly from adults in their moral views on animals: so-called speciesism, the moral hierarchy that values different animals differently, would be learned during adolescence. Don't […]

Vegetarian savory pies: 10 recipes for all tastes

Savory pies are a very versatile dish, since you can offer them both as an appetizer and as an aperitif, during a buffet or as a main course in a traditional lunch, but also as an alternative for dinner. If you are looking for new recipes for […]