Tips for a balanced shopping cart It is now known that following a varied and balanced lifestyle is the basis of well-being and prevention. Where do you start to lead "a life in balance"? Certainly a fundamental element is nutrition. In this...
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The lipidomic dessert for the Christmas holidays We are nearby Christmas, we can allow ourselves a dessert and certainly for once we can turn a blind eye to health and squeeze the other to what we most like. However, we can enjoy a dessert that...
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The irritable bowel syndrome: main features The irritable colon (IBS acronym from Irritable Bowel Syndrome) concerns disorders characterized by alterations of the function of the digestive tract accompanied by pain, abdominal swelling and...
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The microbiota-intestine-brain bond In the 4th century B.C. Hippocrates claimed that diseases originated in the intestine. Nowadays, the progress of scientific research confirms the key role of this organ and its microbiota (for further...
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Can obesity be "contagious"? More and more often the term epidemic or pandemic is used, referring to obesity, not only for the relevance of this phenomenon, but also to imply a contagious nature of this condition. In this regard, many authors...
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A beneficial "flower" on the table Cauliflower is a vegetable characterized by peculiar functions; its high content in antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin C and those of group B and phytochemicals, as well as fibers, of minerals such as...
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Emerging food regimes: THE KETOGENIC DIET The ketogenic diet (KD) or even ketonic as it can be found in literature, is a diet with very little carbohydrate intake. More than a diet, due to its potential and its application in certain...
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The benefits of the pomegranate Pomegranate is a surprising fruit not only for its beauty and goodness, but also for its functionality and versatility. Its arils have a variable color from white to ruby red and a more or less marked acidity...
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Foods as epigenetic modulators and low-grade systemic inflammation How can a food play such an important role in determining a state of health or illness? The answer is epigenetics with epigenetic modulators. Each food is made up of molecules...
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Hazelnuts and autumn As autumn approaches, hazelnuts are ready for harvesting; their versatility, the possibilities of use as whole or reduced in grains and flour, allows their use in different preparations. Quince and hazelnut bundle The bundles...
Read more The effects on our body of sugary drinks The number of publications showing an increase in obesity and a negative effect on health related to the consumption of sugary drinks is growing. Obesity is associated with pathologies such as...
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