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Anno: 2016
I am Amatrice #unfuturoperamatrice
Did-you know that Amatrice, a town in Central Italy affected by the earthquake, gave its name to the salsa all’amatriciana, one of the best known pasta sauces in Italian and International cuisine?
Turin, the First Vegetarian City?
When I saw the headlines in the Italian newspapers, I couldn’t believe my eyes: the new mayor of Turin (in the north-west of Italy) has put in place a five-year plan to inform its residents of the benefits of a meat-free diet, in order to save our environment, promote our wellbeing and animal welfare.
Nanoparticles in our Food
You’ve probably already heard about nanoparticles, because they are trendy and are used in various sectors—tires, cosmetics, solar panels, clothes, etc. But you probably don’t know they’re also found on our plates. Is there reason to worry?
3 Tricks to Snack Like a Dietitian
Have you mastered the art of snacking? Do you feel in control of the foods you choose and the amounts you eat? Or do you snack by default or merely what’s available?
Malattie infiammatorie dell’intestino, diete e regimi
Come promesso nel mio ultimo articolo sulle malattie infiammatorie dell’intestino (MII, Malattia di Crohn e colite ulcerosa), vado qui a raffrontare le diverse diete che potrebbero esservi state raccomandate se soffrite di MII: l’alimentazione a basso contenuto di FODMAP, il regime dei carboidrati specifici, la dieta anti-infiammatoria, la paleo dieta e il regime ipotossico. Una […]
Top 10: Buddha Bowls
Have you ever heard of a Buddha Bowl? It might sound like a Far East treasure, but it’s actually much less exotic than you think. Buddha Bowls are essentially balanced meals planned around a hearty grain and veggies. In fact, you can think of them as a decomposed grain-based salad! While you can find them […]
All About Food Allergies and Allergens
An allergen is a substance which can cause an allergic reaction. Food is one of the most common allergens, but in actual fact it is specific food components (proteins) that are recognized by the immune system and could set off such a reaction. These allergenic proteins are usually very stable even when heated (exceptions exist), […]
FODMAP, sport di resistenza e diarrea del corridore
La stagione dello jogging e delle maratone è in pieno svolgimento. Non c’è dunque un momento migliore per parlare della… diarrea del corridore. Un argomento non molto elegante, lo ammetto, ma sapete che tra il 30 e il 50% degli atleti di sport di resistenza soffrono di sintomi gastrointestinali durante o subito dopo le manifestazioni […]
SOS Tips for Choosing Fruits and Vegetables
Everybody has their own criteria for choosing fruits and vegetables from the produce section. It’s not uncommon to see people pressing, touching, squeezing, smelling produce to try and suss out how ripe it might be. But what is the best method for choosing fruits and vegetables?
FODMAPs, Endurance Sports, and Runner’s Diarrhea
We’re in full jogging and marathon season. There’s therefore no better time to talk about…. Runner’s diarrhea. Not a very glamorous subject, admittedly, but did you know that between 30 to 50% of endurance athletes suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms during or just after sporting events? This percentage is even higher for those who already suffer […]
How to Prepare for Hockey Camp
The problem with summer camps or pre-season tryout hockey camps is that they are usually a shock to your body. The gruelling on-ice and off-ice sessions will deplete your energy stores often much more than you have been used to. If your body is not prepared for the shock, you may feel more tired and […]
Alimentazione intuitiva, mangiare senza doversi arrovellare
Quando si tratta di dover perdere del peso, i canadesi spendono molto. Nel 2014, sono stati spesi 6 miliardi di dollari americani nell’industria del dimagrimento, e si valuta che questo mercato potrà raggiungere gli 8,33 miliardi di dollari nel 2019. Con questa enorme cifra spesa, ci si potrebbe aspettare che le persone siano perlomeno più […]
