Category: Nutrition and Health

Chestnuts are typical of the autumn season and can be eaten in various ways . One of the most versatile is in the form of flour .…

What is White Flour ? White flour is a food of vegetable origin. “Bianca” is a generic adjective, used to underline the…

Introduction Self-isolation at home is certainly one of the best ways to protect yourself from Covid-19 . However, being stuck at home can…

The Mediterranean diet is one of the best-known diets in the world, known as a symbol of health and well-being . Precisely this status of excellence…

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…