Enset or false Banana: the sustainable superfood
Introduction It is a crop very similar to the banana , consumed almost exclusively in Ethiopia, and which outside the borders of…
Introduction It is a crop very similar to the banana , consumed almost exclusively in Ethiopia, and which outside the borders of…
Introduction Eating cheese before bed often has adverse effects, including indigestion , nightmares , and insomnia . The causes of insomnia are many: psychological stress , anxiety and depressive states ; seasonal changes ; shift work ; organic disorders of…
Hypervitaminosis and Vitamin D Hypervitaminosis is a morbid condition caused by an excess of vitamins , which causes intoxication of the organism.…
Fructose Rich Foods Fructose is a monosaccharide that is very common in free form in fruit , honey and vegetables . Carrots , figs , plums , peppers , courgettes , bananas and apples are particularly rich in it . Many sugary drinks, soft drinks,…
Introduction The excess of dietary fiber must be estimated in relation to the evaluation of the inter- and intra-individual factors which determine…
Introduction Antioxidants are molecules necessary for the protection of the body against certain catabolites produced during cellular respiration : free radicals . Free radicals (e.g. singlet oxygen , superoxide…
Water in…”and for”…the human body – Total Body Water (TBW) Water is the fundamental element for the life of human beings and of all…
Introduction A graphic model explains exhaustively and clearly the relationship between food and the environment. A correlation highlighted in the so-called Double Food Pyramid , created…
Introduction Situations of prolonged stress , not being able to relax the mind, shift work , time zone syndrome can cause difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep:…
Liver poisoning The liver is an organ that performs most of the body’s metabolic functions. The abuse of medicines and an unsuitable diet…