Half of global food production, about two billion tonnes, is wasted, even though a large amount is still edible. This was revealed in a report conducted by the British Institution of Mechanical Engineers in January 2013. One of the major causes of food waste are the bad habits of millions of people, who don’t
How can we defend ourselves against these bothersome insects? Here are some natural remedies that work better than insecticides and are good for our health.
Organic farming works in harmony with nature rather than against it. The agricultural ecosystem is considered a balanced model for cultivated plants’ development. Typical organic farming practices include: safeguarding beneficial insects for pest control; the use of resistant crops; mulching, i.e. covering the ground with a layer of loose material for weed management; green manure
A short list of cosmetic ingredients that can cause allergies, irritation and sensitivisation.
Orange, tangerine, lemon and grapefruit trees should be cultivated in a sheltered position even without a greenhouse. They are long-living plants that pay you back for your care with scented white flowers in the spring and summer and, later, with colorful and delicious fruits. Moreover, these trees have evergreen leaves that give a touch of
The Shiitake (Lentinus Edodes) is an edible mushroom native to the Far East which was consumed in Ancient China even before the spread of rice cultivation. It was also one of the main ingredients of Japanese cuisine for centuries. Its name is composed by the Japanese words Shii (oak tree) and Take (mushroom), because it
Turmeric is a tropical root already well-known in medicine for its many healing properties and its long and culinary tradition in the East. Lately, it has been object of study for its anti-ageing properties: laboratory analysis conducted by Italian researchers at CNR in Catania, the University of Catania and the University of Pavia as
Both women and the men with whom they have had sex must follow this therapy to heal vaginitis and cystitis. Here are the most important aids.
Turmeric: it owes its bright yellow colour to curcumin, a powerful antioxidant with anti-ageing properties. In ethno-medicine it is considered one of the plants with the most healing properties (mainly the fresh root): it is an anti-inflammatory substance par excellence, it detoxifies the blood, it prevents the development of tumours and it protects the liver.
Turmeric, a spice already studied by scientists for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is also a powerful anti-tumour ingredient. An American study shows that this yellow root slow the growth of melanoma, the skin cancer caused by long sun exposure, and boosts apoptosis, i.e. the death of cancer cells. Turmeric is available pure in
