7 09, 2024

Micronutrients and my wonderful tomato sauce

By |September 7th, 2024|Antioxidants, best olive oils, healthy longevity, Mediterranean Diet, stakeholders capitalism|0 Comments

A new study says that more than 5 billion people consume inadequate levels of several micronutrients (Vitamins, antioxidants and minerals) essential to health. We need to invest in regenerative agriculture and switch to stakeholders capitalism, taking care of consumersì health, the planet health while making profit

25 08, 2024

How to look and feel 20 years younger (in a natural way)

By |August 25th, 2024|Antioxidants, best olive oils, food as medicine, healthy eating, healthy longevity|0 Comments

More and more studies show that extra virgin olive oils rich in phenolic compounds (polyphenols / antioxidants) are anti-inflammatory, good for the gut, beneficial for the heart, and may be helpful in the prevention of certain cancers, including those of the lung, prostate, colon and breast. Studies also show that thanks to its phenolic compounds / antioxidants, extra-virgin olive oil is good for the brain since it may attenuate oxidative stress and exert neuroprotective function.

28 04, 2020

Healthy and tasty bread made with whole grains and unrefined flours

By |April 28th, 2020|Antioxidants, Focaccia & Bread, Mediterranean Diet|0 Comments

After visiting many artisan mills and bakeries all over Italy and reading lots of medical research on the health benefits of complex grains, I can't buy bread from the store anymore. I just love making my own bread once a week, using very select flours that I source from my [...]

22 04, 2020

Handmade gnocchi: making food with your hands is very therapeutic

By |April 22nd, 2020|Hand-made pasta, healthy eating, Mediterranean Healthy food|0 Comments

  Today I really needed some food therapy! After a couple of scary days with a bit of temperature (that now is gone), I just decided I needed to make something relaxing with my hands! So I made handmade potato gnocchi! They are very easy and so much fun to [...]

Go to Top