Blog: Health & Nutrition
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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 -
read moreWorld Diabetes Day – Nuts Help Prevent Diabetes
World Diabetes Day, held every year on November 14, is a good time to remember that nuts are great allies in the fight against this disease. A number of scientific studies have proven that, thanks to their simple sugars, which don’t concentrate in the blood, nuts can keep blood sugar levels down. The PREDIMED (Prevention […]
November 13, 2018 -
read moreEnjoy Mediterranean Diet… Anywhere!
One of the joys of the Mediterranean diet is undoubtedly the marvel that is olive oil, highly valued for its numerous health benefits, including its well-known cardiovascular properties. A dash of olive oil can give any dish a Mediterranean flavor. It’s as easy as that! Simply drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over a salad, […]
November 8, 2018 -
read moreHealthy Salad Dressings
Summer dishes and backyard cookouts conjure up good memories of carefree gatherings spent with family and friends. Whether it is bruschetta made from your garden tomatoes, barbecued chicken coated in a homemade marinade or a salad sprinkled with summer’s freshest produce, STAR Olive Oils and Vinegars are the perfect accent to your favorite summer dishes. […]
August 20, 2018 -
read moreTips For Cooking Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts: Size Matters! Brussels sprouts are known to sometimes to have a bitter taste. How do you know which are bitter and which are not? From their size! Size affects flavor. The smallest Brussels sprouts are the least bitter. The larger Brussels sprouts can be used for roasting since the high heat will bring […]
July 31, 2018 -
read moreTips For Cooking Spinach
Spinach is considered a superfood because it has an extremely high nutritional value and is rich in antioxidants. It is a good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K, and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and potassium. Cooking spinach can be tricky. A bunch of fresh spinach gets dramatically smaller when cooked. […]
July 23, 2018 -
read moreGreen Smoothies With Olive Oil
Green smoothies have landed with a bang and are here to stay. Whether they’re in a magazine, part of the detox frenzy, or simply because we like them; these delicious juices are becoming very popular. Have you ever thought of adding some olive oil to your smoothies? Olive oil is packed with goodness, and even […]
May 29, 2018 -
read moreTips for a Healthier 2018
If you take small steps in the direction of your goals everyday, you’ll soon find yourself with redoubled energy, loving the way you feel and look, and more eager to make small, healthy changes to your daily routine. Here are some starter tips.
February 8, 2017 -
read moreFive Healthy Habits for Better Eating
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for your health and fitness and work to achieve them. A healthy diet is one of the biggest components in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so we’ve offered some tips below to help get you started.
January 3, 2017 -
read moreKale, How to Cook with the Latest Hip Superfood
Kale is nothing new, but recently it has become very popular in the United States and is now a worldwide phenomenon…
June 14, 2016 -
read moreIs Whole Wheat Pasta Healthier?
There’s only one answer to this question: yes. That doesn’t mean that ordinary pasta isn’t healthy too, but whole wheat pasta is packed with more nutrients.
June 14, 2016