Ginseng is a perennial plant whose root, both whole and dried and reduced to powder, is used above all for its pharmaceutical properties, although it is possible to use it as an ingredient in some gastronomic recipes. Since the results of the
Dietary fibers are the main components of the cell wall of plants; they are contained in foods of plant origin, such as cereals, especially whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes and dried fruit. Regular consumption is associated
There are over one trillion bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa, with a total weight of about one and a half kilograms which, communicating with each other, act as if they were a single organism and perform important functions for human health. Definitions
Each toy, before being put on the market, must be subjected to safety tests. It is the manufacturer who assesses the absence of health risks
Glucosamine sulfate is the form of glucosamine - sugar important for the synthesis of various natural substances, such as sugars, lipids (fats) and proteins - most effective for the production of cartilage and to keep it intact
During pregnancy, alcohol puts the baby's health at risk. Even small quantities can cause: low weight, premature birth, miscarriage
Domestic accidents are a very common phenomenon, they occur as a result of falls, burns, poisoning and suffocation. Women, children and the elderly are the most affected. Causes and useful indications to avoid them
The glycemic index is a value that expresses the speed with which foods containing carbohydrates increase the concentration of glucose in the blood (glycaemia). Useful information on the glycemic index of some commonly used foods
Food supplements are products that serve to integrate nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, into the daily diet in case of deficiency or increased need
Lactose intolerance (milk sugar of any animal species) is caused by the deficiency of the lactase enzyme which makes the body unable to digest lactose
Introduction Introduction There are different types of tests to diagnose lactose intolerance, the most used is the Breath Test. It is a simple and non-invasive test that measures the hydrogen in the breath before and after drinking a drink
Histamine is a substance, naturally present in our body, which modulates various functions (gastric acid secretion, different brain processes, immune response). It can also be introduced through some foods. Ingestion of
Food intolerances constitute a large group of disorders characterized by the appearance of an undesirable reaction after the ingestion of a nutrient contained in a food
Artificial tanning lamps are widely used, but what are the possible health risks?
Fats, also called lipids, are substances found mainly in foods of animal origin but are also abundantly present in the vegetable kingdom. Which ones to prefer? What function do they have? Nutritional information and warnings
Pomegranate, fruit of the Pomegranate (name with which the same fruit is often indicated) is an autumn / winter fruit, very rich in nutrients that give it beneficial properties for health
Masks are important to contain the transmission of viruses through droplets emitted with breathing, together with maintaining a distance of at least one meter from other people, frequent washing of hands with water
Palm oil is a fat used in food preparation.It can have adverse health effects when consumed in excessive doses
The term heavy metals refers to a series of chemical elements that are not essential for humans. Those that are most important for food are cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic and nickel
Chilli is a plant belonging to the Solanaceae family grown all over the world and commonly used as a spice in kitchens all over the world. It is rich in minerals, vitamins and some polyphenols which can have beneficial effects
