1 Apples Apples are one of the food products to be treated the most with pesticides, resulting in chemical residues on the peel. 40 different pesticides have been identified. A Swiss study, published in the proceedings of the 25th International Horticultural Congress, found in organic apples a higher content of potassium (+31%) and phenols (+19%, mostly
Food education, trans fats to be banned in foods and beverages within five years, prohibition of unhealthy food ads, taxation to discourage consumers and, finally, labels showing the damages caused by junk food to health. Two of the major world associations, Consumer International and World Obesity Federation, think that the current obesity epidemic is more harmful for
Ingredients 300 g of fresh peeled fava beans 150 g of fresh green peas 200 g of Greek feta cheese Juice of 1 lemon dill fresh mint leaves 2 cloves of garlic extra virgin olive oil black pepper Preparation Boil the fava beans and the peas in salty water for 10 minutes. Drain them. In
The idea of sharing a car journey to work has to do with common sense, but in recent years it has aroused interest for its positive influences on both traffic and ecology. The spread of technologies for connectivity has also led to the creation of sites and apps for the travel companions’ identification in
Entomophagy, a diet consisting of insects, is a practice at which Westeners look with disgust. Yet, it is not the same in many regions of the world, including Mexico, Japan and Australia, where insects don’t represent a food taboo, but rather a tasty and high-in-protein alternative to meat. According to Maurizio Paoletti of the
Ingredients for 4-6 people 400 g of potatoes 300 g of French beans 2 carrots 2 courgettes 3 eggs 2 leeks 1 onion 4 spoonfuls of tomato pulp 180 g of grated Parmesan cheese 2 spoonfuls of minced parsley breadcrumbs 1 clove of garlic nutmeg black pepper to grind extra virgin olive oil
Whether you have a small balcony or a big garden, it’s time to plant flowers to attract and feed honeybees, even in the city.
Ingredients for 4 people 400 g of spaghetti 200 g of Pecorino Romano DOP ground black pepper extra virgin olive oil salt Preparation Grate the Pecorino Romano and crumble the black pepper in a mortar. Put them in a bowl. Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water, where you previously added a teaspoonful
Bob Dylan – Like A Rolling Stone ( Highway 61 Revisited, 1965) Ben Harper – Burn One Down (Fight Your Mind, 1995) Santana – Black Magic Woman (Abraxas, 1970) The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony (Urban Hymns, 1997) The Doors – When The Music’s Over (Strange Days, 1967) Miles Davis – Blue
Developed by En-Eco Group a company established in Florence, the new photovoltaic panels are flexible, recyclable and efficient. They can be carried or installed almost everywhere and it allows you to always have electricity at your fingertips.
