When, more than two thousand years ago, the Latin poet Horace immortalised in his “Satires” his habitual dinner of lagane (forerunners of lasagne), chickpeas and leeks, he was unaware that … Continue reading “PASTA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET, THE MENU THAT THE “GOOD” MICROBIOTA LOVES TO KEEP HEALTHY AND COMBAT AGEING”
Is pasta a carbohydrate? Should you eat only protein to stay in shape? Is whole wheat pasta better than classic pasta? And does skipping meals help you lose weight? Truths … Continue reading “TRUE OR FALSE? 5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SPORTS NUTRITION “
Italian Sounding is everywhere, especially abroad. Being Italian is a matter of pride, and pasta is at the heart of Italian identity. We’ll share some anecdotes about how pasta has … Continue reading “Italian like pasta”
Did you know that eating pasta every day is not harmful? Here are some unconventional ideas for enjoying pasta at every meal, including breakfast, and some lunch ideas to take … Continue reading “Pasta for Lunch, Dinner, and (Why Not) Even Breakfast”
As the first warmth arrives, the desire to be outdoors grows. The days get longer and are perfect for an outing, such as a picnic. Do you want to know … Continue reading “Pasta: queen of picnics and outings. Here’s the perfect recipe!”
Imagine the excitement of witnessing an Olympic victory, a goal from your national team, a winning shot at Wimbledon. These are all stimuli that our brain reads like a bite … Continue reading “NEUROSCIENCE SAID IT: A PLATE OF PASTA MAKES YOU HAPPY…IULM UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SCIENTIFICALLY PROVES THE “SMILE EFFECT” OF THE QUEEN OF ITALIAN TABLES”
As is often the case at the beginning of the new year, one feels the need to get in shape, to shed not only the pounds accumulated during the Christmas … Continue reading “Light recipes for “remise en forme” after the Christmas holidays”
A healthy lifestyle includes a healthy diet, with an adequate presence of carbohydrates and fiber, based on the Mediterranean diet model but also on regular physical activity. The indications that … Continue reading “PASTA AND WELLNESS: USEFUL TIPS TO LIVE BETTER”
There is no single way to cook pasta, but there is an evolution in history and a geographical marker. Today, cooking pasta al dente means cooking it in many different … Continue reading “COOKING METHODS THAT YOU (MAYBE) DON’T KNOW TO MAKE AL DENTE PASTA (PART 2)”
The more “nervous” the pasta, the better. The “nerve” is the effort required to chew the pasta, its resistance to being cut, its elasticity, its palatability, the structure we recognise … Continue reading “RAW OR COOKED? WHEN AL DENTE IS SYNONYMOUS WITH… HEALTH”
