Pico de gallo, a traditional recipe from Mexico
Here is the traditional recipe of pico de gallo, a Mexican sauce that is very easy to prepare and should be served as an antipasto.
Sikkim, the Indian state becomes the first to farm 100% organic
The government decided to make Sikkim a certified organic state thirteen years ago. Around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land were gradually converted. Organic practices and principles were applied according to the National Programme for Organic Production’s guidelines, says Sikkim Organic Mission’s executive director, Doctor Anbalagan. Foundational measures Although the state has traditionally not been an
Broad bean and goat’s cheese dip
The broad bean and goat’s cheese dip is excellent to season vegetables or spread on toasted bread.
Brain and memory-boosting foods
If you have poor memory and concentration, it’s not just age: it’s also lack of sleep, stress, lifestyle and genetics. And food habits also play a crucial role.
Asparagus filo rolls
Ingredients for 4 servings 16 fresh asparagus spears 2 sheets of filo pastry grated Parmesan cheese extra virgin olive oil whole sea salt Preparation Clean the asparagus spears one by one, cut the final part of the stalk, which is hard and sinewy and steam them for 5 minutes. Lay them on
Why use wild herbs in cooking
Edible wild herbs grow in meadows, on the edge of orchards and paths. They are tasty spontaneous plants rich in active ingredients. Let’s learn how to use them in cooking.
After Easter, train with dark chocolate
A study conducted by the Kingston University reveals that by eating small amounts of dark chocolate athletes can increase their strength and resistance.
The defeat of the DARK Act gives new hope for GMO labelling in the US
The bill against labelling genetically modified organisms (GMOs), nicknamed the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, has been voted against in the United States Senate thanks to the tireless efforts of advocacy groups and thousands of concerned citizens who called their senators. The controversial bill, drafted by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and introduced by
Glyphosate in Germany: almost all Germans are intoxicated with this weed killer
A study conducted by the Heinrich Böll Foundation discovered that 99.6% of German people has glyphosate residues in urine. Most of them are those who eat meat, because of animal feed containing GM soy and corn.
Why Cuba produces only organic honey and exports it to the world
La Isla Bonita has long been unable to afford pesticides, so, it is now immune to declining bee populations, its natural environment is pristine, and the production of organic honey has become one of the country’s key agricultural exports.