Blog: Health & Nutrition
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read moreBalsamic vinegar of Modena: packed with goodness
Balsamic vinegar of Modena is made from a mixture of grape must from specific varieties of red and white wines, including Trebbiano, Uniblanc, Malbec and Barbera. It has Protected Geographical Indication status and is highly prized by true connoisseurs. It brings all kinds of dishes to life and graces any dining table. But that’s not all! […]
April 30, 2020 -
read moreWhat’s the magic ingredient for any salad?
We begin with a sad tale. Once upon a time, there was a young cook who used to make the most amazing salads, full of all kinds of tasty meat, vegetables and seafood. These delicious multicoloured dishes were the envy of friends and family alike. And the whole office would wait with bated breath to […]
April 27, 2020 -
read moreWhat does extra-virgin olive oil really mean?
We all know that extra-virgin olive oil is the very best olive oil on the market, but not many people know exactly what that means. Well, this unrefined oil is made from top olives picked at their peak without the use of any chemical products. It has a distinctive flavour and never has more than […]
April 24, 2020 -
read moreSteamed vegetables only need one extra ingredient: extra-virgin olive oil
Steaming is a wonderful way to cook almost any vegetable. Since they’re cooked gently, they keep all their goodness and lose none of their tasty appearance. There’s nothing healthier than grabbing a handful of seasonal vegetables—which is when they’re at their best, creating an explosion of flavours and aromas on your plate—putting them in the […]
April 20, 2020 -
read moreFour great recipes on toast for the perfect brunch
Brunch brings together the best of breakfast and lunch. After all, that’s where its name comes from: brunch = breakfast + lunch. The perfect brunch is a tasty mixture of sweet and savoury food, while not overdoing the baked goods, simple sugars or fatty foods such as sausages and bacon. How to rustle up a […]
April 16, 2020 -
read moreOven-roasted potatoes: a healthy substitute for fries
Who wouldn’t give their kingdom for a portion of french fries? We can all agree that they’re amazing. But we all know that if you’re not careful, you can easily put on the pounds. Don’t worry, though, because there’s an equally delicious alternative with fewer calories: oven-roasted fries! They can be just as tasty as fries: […]
April 14, 2020 -
read moreWhy is olive oil so healthy?
Let’s start with another question: isn’t it true that any fruit juice is healthy? Well, it’s exactly the same with olive juice. This cold-pressed liquid with no added chemicals—known understandably to many as liquid gold—is simply packed with goodness. Hundreds of studies have proven that it’s one of the healthiest foods in the world. Here […]
April 8, 2020 -
read moreVegetable soups for kids
There’s no need to complicate things if you want your children to love simple, tasty vegetable soups. Here are four recipes you can make starting with a dash of mild, extra-lightolive oil and topped off with some homemade baked croutons. Bon appétit! Pumpkin, carrot and leek. A classic. If you like, you can swap the pumpkin […]
April 6, 2020 -
read moreThe Best Time to Eat Pasta
We live in enlightening times when it comes to food and nutrition, with scientific research steadily disproving many traditionally held beliefs, such as the old chestnut that carbohydrates are fattening, especially at dinnertime. Although it’s certainly true that it’s best not to eat huge portions of carbohydrates for your evening meal — when you won’t […]
May 8, 2019 -
read moreQuick and Healthy Breakfast
How about swapping biscuits and mass-produced baked goods for whole wheat bread drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and slices of delicious ham and cheese? You can freeze the bread in individual portions and unfreeze them every morning in the toaster, which kids will love doing. You can also add some avocado, sliced tomato or […]
March 13, 2019 -
read moreThe Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
You’ve already heard plenty of times (and we probably won’t stop reminding you) that extra virgin olive oil is a healthy fat, perhaps the very best. But why? Well, it’s all thanks to the fact that fatty acids like the oleic acid in extra-virgin olive oil can balance out our cholesterol levels by reducing bad cholesterol and […]
January 25, 2019 -
read moreNatural Products For a Healthy Diet
Stock up on these basic products if you want to follow a healthy diet. There’s no need to dash out and buy exotic, expensive items. You’ll find everything you need in your local shops ready and waiting for you! Nuts The perfect combination of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Great for your heart, they provide the […]
January 16, 2019