Quercetin, natural remedies
Quercetin, the best natural remedies and healthy tips to follow. Find out how nature can help you stay healthy and fit. Quercetin, simple but powerful remedies that come from tradition and have been studied by science are now at your service.

Thyme, properties, benefits and warnings
Thyme, here is a simply wonderful little plant! Consider that thyme was already known as a natural remedy at the time of the ancient Greeks, who used it to protect the liver and intestines. Several centuries later, thyme was taken into great consideration, so much so that Charlemagne even ordered it
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Onion, properties, benefits and contraindications
Today we talk about the properties of onion, an edible bulb that we find all year round in supermarkets and greengrocers. The onion enriches every preparation, giving flavor and health. There is probably no better way to describe it than to call it, as a dear friend of ours did during one of our lon
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Some vegetables help rejuvenate the skin and protect it from damage from the sun's rays
How to protect the skin from premature aging caused by UV rays? In addition to sunscreen, caps and umbrellas, some vegetables, eaten or applied to the skin, can also help. We talk about it on the basis of a very recent scientific research that appeared in Nutrients magazine a few days ago and publis
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Green tea, how to prepare it to maximize its antitumor action
Green tea is the health drink par excellence, it helps reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, fights obesity and inflammation. Not only that, green tea is also a precious ally against tumors and even more so if it is associated with particular natural substances, as we will find out
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Stinging nettle, properties, recipes and warnings
Stinging nettle, scientific name Urtica dioica, is a perennial plant that has always been known throughout the world for its medicinal properties. In fact, nettle leaves, even if known for their stinging power, are amply forgiven as they are a concentrate of beneficial substances that can be exploit
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How to detoxify the body from heavy metals and protect it from their damage
How to detoxify the body from heavy metals and counteract their damage? With a cup of green tea… In fact, this is what emerges from a very recent review, which appeared in the Journal of toxicology and environmental health, Part B, thanks to the work of a Mexican team (Garcia Rodriguez et al, J Toxi
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Turn off inflammation and lengthen your life, that's how
A past Sars-Cov-2 infection, an unbalanced diet, stress, gut dysbiosis, a large use of medicines, overweight, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle and cigarette smoke. These are some of the causes that can ignite inflammation in our body with possible damage, even very serious. Today let's see what our wea
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Strong and full of energy at all ages with apples and blackberries
Keeping yourself healthy, strong and full of energy, even as you get older, this is possible by including in your diet some foods, starting now. In particular, including foods such as apples or blackberries in one's daily diet has been shown, over the long term, to counteract fatigue, weakness and t
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Eye and vision health, here is a small guide with tips and natural remedies
There are some small tricks that allow us to protect our eyesight, at any age. Adults and children can do a lot, in everyday life, to counteract some very common ailments, such as myopia, which over time perhaps tends to get worse by requiring to change glasses, but also glaucoma, cataract and retin
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Tomatoes, properties and health benefits
Round or elongated, smooth or ribbed, bright red or even chocolate brown, we are talking about tomatoes, loved and known all over the world. The fortune of tomatoes is due to the fact that they are very versatile in the kitchen, they can be eaten raw or cooked, in the form of a sauce or sautéed in a
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Fruit and vegetable juices, properties, benefits and warnings
Fruit and vegetable juices are often considered an excellent alternative to whole food, practical to carry with you, tasty and, it is believed, also healthy, so much so that many chapters and pages of books and magazines that promote wellness are dedicated to recipes of smoothies and centrifuges. Bu
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Chamomile, the natural remedy with unexpected properties
A cup of chamomile… how many times have we drunk it, perhaps without giving it too much importance, considering it an infusion useful only to calm down a little. Yet, chamomile is a powerful source of health properties. In fact, chamomile is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic
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Acai, properties and contraindications of these extraordinary berries
Acai berries are the fruit of the Euterpe Oleracea palm, which grows only in the Amazon. The inhabitants of the Amazon have used these precious berries for millennia as a nutritious food but also as a remedy for various diseases. Nowadays acai berries can be found in all supermarkets, thanks also to
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Bee pollen, properties, benefits and warnings of this powerful natural remedy
The ancient Egyptians called bee pollen the life-giving powder and archaeologists have unearthed several documents dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks that testify to the use of this remedy to treat diseases and ailments. Science, in recent years, has therefore only been able to confirm wh
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Superfoods, what they are and benefits
What are superfoods? Are there really such miraculous foods that deserve this name? The term superfood is very generic and indicates foods, such as fruit, vegetables or seeds, which have a high content of vitamins, mineral salts, omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants that are beneficial to health and
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Almonds for muscle health and to stimulate the metabolism
Almonds are not only a tasty snack but they are also precious allies for the health of our muscles! This emerges from a very recent scientific research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition by a group of American scientists from Appalachian State University (Nieman et al, Frontiers in Nutr
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Apple, the fruit that counteracts disease and extends lifespan
Scented, with a juicy and tasty pulp and a colorful peel, which ranges from yellow to red and orange to green, we are talking about the apple. The apple is a practical fruit to take with you, the anti-hunger snack when you are travelling, at work or at school and you can really find it everywhere. T
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Cabbage, the gift of nature
Cabbage is a vegetable that can be grown and found on supermarket shelves practically all year round. Very versatile in the kitchen and suitable for both raw and cooked preparations, however, among other vegetables such as pumpkins, salads and carrots, cabbage is often overlooked. Instead, cabbage,
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Black tea, a valuable source of health properties
After water, tea is the second most consumed drink in the world. Whether it's black, green or oolong tea, the plant from which it is obtained is always the same, Camellia sinensis, whose leaves are processed differently according to the variety of tea to be obtained. Today we are talking about black
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Rosehips are a promising remedy for cancer prevention
Rosehip extracts are characterized by important antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, also useful to support the immune system. Not only that, as emerges from the research we are talking about today, rosehip also has an antitumor action, helping, in particular, in the prevention o
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Figs, small delights that protect mood, heart and brain
Figs, what a delight! I remember that, as a child, there was no more beautiful awakening than the mornings in which, waiting for us, on the breakfast table, were the figs just picked by my father, who spent a lot of time looking for the most suitable trees. They didn't have to be on the road so as n
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Tomatoes, here are all the properties
Tomatoes in salads, stuffed tomatoes, baked tomatoes, tomatoes are the juicy ingredient that you should never miss, especially in this season when these vegetables are full of solar energy. And then they are healthy, in all their forms, even a simple tomato sauce becomes a real pharmacy. So let's fi
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New Coronavirus and Long Covid, what to eat and drink to strengthen the immune system and counteract inflammation
Prevention is essential against the new coronavirus, respecting hygiene and distancing measures. Beyond this premise, however, it is also important to put our body in the best conditions to face every threat, including the viral one caused by the new coronavirus. Diet plays an essential role here to
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Apricots, gold for health
They are called the golden fruit, not only for their color, orange and precious, but above all for their nutritional profile and their health properties. We are talking about apricots, the small fruits that cheer up the shelves of the greengrocer from the end of May to July. So let's try to deepen t
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Capers, the superfood you can find in every store
Small but incredibly tasty, capers are the essential ingredient that should never be missing in the kitchen. In fact, capers can enrich salads, sauces, gravies and side dishes, leaving your imagination free. But it's not just this. Capers are also a precious source of health, real superfoods, and th
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Long Covid, foods and lifestyle that help cope with the long-term effects of the new coronavirus infection
Even if the COVID 19 infection has long since passed, it can happen that symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnoea, muscle pain, brain fog, depression, anxiety and insomnia (Jimeno Almazan et al, Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021). Scientists also observed an increased risk of developing type 2 diabete
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Mango, the king of fruit
The mango is called the king of fruit and, among some peoples, such as in India, it is even considered sacred. Just think of the magical legend, which tells that, a long time ago, a great sage gave a mango to the god Shiva. He wanted to give it in turn to his children Maruga and Ganesh. However, the
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The secret of longevity, diet, exercise and training for the brain
Loma Linda in Mexico, Sardinia in Italy, Ikaria in Greece, Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica. All these places have something in common, namely the highest number of people over 90. Is it all thanks to particular lucky genes? Not exactly. What emerged from field studies is that lifestyle and di
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Rooibos, an aid against chronic inflammation, the new coronavirus and Long Covid
The new coronavirus is a new virus for us, about which little is known yet. But one thing seems clear, according to the latest scientific research, the major problems both during acute infection and in the months following the infection, the so-called Long Covid, are linked to an excessive increase
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Diet and exercise to combat Long Covid
Long Covid is a condition that can arise a few months after contracting the new coronavirus and that involves several debilitating symptoms. At present, scientists are analyzing this syndrome to understand possible strategies to cope with the consequences that Long Covid can cause, such as diabetes,
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Banana, properties, synergies and contraindications
Practical and tasty, the banana is the fruit that can accompany us everywhere, on a trip, to work or to school. Very satiating and energizing, banana also has interesting health properties. Let's learn more about this topic, also trying to understand if there are any contraindications.
Banana, pr
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Jam, from a voluptuary product to a genuine and healthy food
The legend has it that Maria de Medici, who moved to France following her marriage to Henry IV, began to suffer from a lack of vitamins. Men of the court were immediately sent to Sicily to pick up citrus fruits, considered among the finest of the time. However, the road was long and the citrus fruit
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Quercetin, the natural substance that protects the immune system and fights diabetes and obesity
Quercetin is a substance belonging to the flavonoid family. Quercetin occurs naturally in some fruits, vegetables and grains or can be taken as a supplement. The fame of quercetin has grown a lot in recent times as this substance has been indicated as a possible ally against the new coronavirus give
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Kale, the superfood that keeps inflammation and cellular degeneration at bay
It has curled leaves and a beautiful bright green color. Perhaps at first glance it is not given the importance it deserves, but in fact, kale is the king of superfoods. Let's start by saying that it is a precious source of antioxidants, such as glucosinolates, but also polyphenols such as quercetin
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Holiday overeating, little natural tips to prevent bloating, heartburn and poor digestion
During the holidays it is easy to exceed with large meals, desserts and snacks between meals. The results, however, are coming really fast, with digestive problems, heartburn, heaviness and overworked liver. Thankfully, we have valuable natural allies at our disposal that can help rebalance blood su
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Tangerine, the gift of winter for our health
Tangerines are the gift that winter gives us. In fact, these fruits are not only cheerful, colorful and pleasantly scented, but they are also a precious source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances, which work to protect our health. And the strength is that nothing is thrown away from the
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Immune system, the nutrients that nourish it and strengthen it against attacks by viruses and bacteria
Against external aggressions, be they bacteria, fungi or viruses, we can count on several powerful tools at our disposal. First of all, we must not forget about prevention, and therefore all those hygiene measures that can prevent infection. Then our natural defenses come into play. What can we do t
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Breakfast to start the day in the best possible way, the real muesli recipe
It is said of him that the diet he had developed, based on raw foods, fruits and vegetables, was designed primarily to cure himself and his jaundice. This diet was then also adopted in his clinic in Switzerland, where very famous people of the time, such as Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse and Tsar Nichol
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Linden helps against irritable bowel
Abdominal pain, cramps and bloating? A help comes from the linden, scientific name Tilia tomentosa. In fact, this plant with a sweet and fascinating scent acts with antispasmodic properties, by relaxing the muscles and at the same time counteracting inflammation of the intestine. This action was stu
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Inflammation, how to fight it to reduce the risk of obesity, depression, sarcopenia and a poor immune system
Inflammation is, nowadays, the real enemy to fight. Yes, because this protection mechanism, essential for dealing with external threats, can, in some cases, backfire on us. But let's try to understand better what we are talking about and then, in the following paragraphs, also what we can do against
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Immune system and respiratory health, here are foods and supplements that may help
How to strengthen our natural defenses and prepare us for the colder season that inevitably brings colds and flu? Certainly with diet and supplements it is possible to protect the respiratory tract, but let's try to understand better on the basis of scientific studies.
Elderberries - Elderberry,
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Peppers, the colors of health
Cheerful and tasty, peppers are a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen. And at the greengrocer you can really find them in quite all the colors of the rainbow. In fact, peppers, in their sweet variety, can be green, usually harvested before reaching full ripeness, yellow, orange and red. Often t
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Plums, the fruit that supports the brain, heart and bones
With a sweet taste and a pleasant sour note, here are the plums, which brighten up the September table! These delicious fruits are also a valuable source of beneficial properties for health, as we will see in the next few paragraphs, helping to support the proper functioning of the heart, brain and
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Raspberry leaves, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory
When we think of raspberry, Rubus idaeus, our mind immediately goes to its fruits, delicious, fragrant and a small, but powerful, source of antioxidants. But raspberry is a truly extraordinary plant, capable of coming to the rescue of our health even with its leaves! And this remedy is widely recogn
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Blueberries, the blue that cures
Blueberries are delicious, juicy, colorful and incredibly healthy fruits. In fact, these tasty berries are a source of antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which give the characteristic blue color and which are concentrated mainly in the peel, but also of phenols and flavonols. These substances gi
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Coriander, all the secrets of this precious spice
Coriander, coriandrum sativum, is a herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family that includes also cumin, dill, fennel and parsley. Coriander has been known for millennia and traces of this plant have even been found in the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun. But what are the properties of this fragrant pl
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Moringa, the elixir of life for a young and radiant skin
Moringa oleifera is also called the tree of life for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, useful, for example, in counteracting cellular degeneration and strengthening the immune system. From today, we know that moringa can also become a precious ally for the health and beauty of our sk
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Honey, the yellow gold of kings and gods
The jewel inside the glass case shines and glows with gold. We are in Crete, in the archaeological museum of Heraklion, and in front of us there is the famous Mallia pendant. A gold jewel that depicts two bees depositing a drop of honey in a honeycomb. But this is not just any jewel, it was the jewe
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Cherries, the fruits of health sacred to Venus
The cherry tree is the sacred plant of Venus, the goddess of love. And we can also say without fear of making a mistake that bringing its red and juicy fruits, cherries, to the table is a gesture of love towards us and our loved ones. In fact, cherries are a precious source of properties for health,
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Moringa, the tree of life that also fights diabetes
It is called the tree of life or even the miraculous tree. In fact, the moringa is a powerful natural remedy, it protects and supports the health of the body since it is a plant with anti-aging, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties and, from today, also with an anti-diabetic action. In fact,
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Food combinations and cooking methods, the healthy pesto
Summer, hot days and sun are coming, now life is spent more outdoors and there is also a desire to eat something fresh and quick. Like pesto, the ideal seasoning for bruschetta, pasta but also rice. The name pesto derives from the method with which this sauce was originally prepared, that is, by cru
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Hibiscus, the anti-aging drink
When they arrive in Hawaii, tourists are greeted with garlands of hibiscus flowers, the symbol of Hawaii but also as a sign of good luck. In fact, the hibiscus is considered the flower of opportunities. But hibiscus does not only bring good luck, as emerges from numerous scientific researches, in fa
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Kiwifruit, the fruit of a long life, but don't throw away the peel!
How do you eat kiwi? You probably cut it in half and extract the pulp with a teaspoon throwing away the peel ... well from today maybe you won't throw away the peel anymore, but you will eat it. Oh yes, because the kiwi peel is not only edible but also a powerful source of antioxidants in quantities
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Mango, a powerful superfood with an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action
Juicy, with a sweet flavor and resinous notes, mango is a much loved fruit, to be enjoyed alone or added to fruit salads or vegetable salads. But mango is also a precious source of substances beneficial for health, so much that it has earned the nickname of superfood. Of course, mango alone may not
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Cherries, the fruits that fight cell degeneration
We all know about cherries that one leads to another ... they are so yummy! And from today we have one more reason to eat cherries. In fact, these red and juicy fruits are also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and fight tumors through different mechanisms that have been deepened by a very recent re
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Lemon, the juice with many benefits for heart, skin and stomach health
According to the myth, when Zeus and Hera got married, Gaea, the Earth, donated to the bride a lush garden called the garden of the Hesperides. This garden was located at the end of the then known world, in the West, where the Sun sets. Guarding the garden and its splendid plants were three nymphs,
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Sage, properties and uses in the kitchen
In the vegetable gardens, sage begins to appear, with its tender and fragrant leaves, it is a real joy for the palate! But it is not just a matter of taste, sage is also a precious source of health properties, already known for centuries. In fact, in one of its writings the Salerno medical school, t
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White or green asparagus, what are the differences?
According to legend, once the only known asparagus was green. But, around the sixteenth century, following a large hailstorm that destroyed all the tips of the asparagus that came out of the ground, people had to eat only the part that was saved, namely that under the soil, the white one, because it
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Against maculopathies and damage to the retina caused by blue light a help comes from prunella
How to protect eyesight and retinal health? Certainly a diet that includes foods rich in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, such as parsley, spinach, kale, egg yolk, has been shown to be helpful. However, the long-term intake of these antioxidant substances has not been shown to avoid some types
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The treasures of the hive against viruses and bacteria
If the bee disappears from the surface of the Earth, man would have no more than four years left to live. This quote has been attributed for some time to the great physicist and Nobel Prize-winning Albert Einstein who, however, as it seems based on recent reconstructions, never said this sentence. I
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Chia seeds, small sources of health
Small and dark, this is how chia seeds appear. Chia seeds have risen to the fore in recent years, becoming one of the healthiest foods on the market. But why so much interest in chia seeds? Let’s try to understand this on the basis of scientific research. We will also see some ideas for using chia s
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Food combinations and cooking methods, sweet peppers
They can be of different colors, red, yellow or green, some are small and elongated, others larger and square, we are talking about sweet or bell peppers. Peppers bring joy to any dish but are also a precious source of healthy substances. First of all, they are characterized by a high antioxidant, a
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The most powerful plants to strengthen the immune system, also against the new coronavirus
Diet can help strengthen the immune system against external threats, including the new coronavirus. Thanks to previous research, we know that some substances, taken through the diet, such as selenium, quercetin, vitamin C and D, can boost the defenses. In addition to diet, herbal medicine can also b
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Covid but also acne, arthritis and asthma, how to regulate inflammation in the body and stay healthy
The most important complications of new coronavirus infection are observed when the body reacts to the threat with an uncontrolled inflammatory response. Underlying this over-response are substances called inflammmasomes, which are also responsible for other conditions, such as complications in diab
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Black tea against type 2 diabetes
Cases of type 2 diabetes are growing rapidly around the world. Type 2 diabetes is the typical diabetes of adulthood linked to a reduced production of insulin or to the body's poor efficiency in using the insulin. This type of diabetes is linked to lifestyle and nutrition and can cause various compli
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The new coronavirus is also fought by counteracting insulin resistance and overweight
From previous research we know that diet can help strengthen the immune system against all kinds of external threats, including the new coronavirus. The study we are talking about today reinforces this thesis since it offers an explanation on how some foods manage to support the defenses and counter
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Food combinations and cooking methods, hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are loved by children and adults thanks to their sweet and slightly buttery taste that make them a truly irresistible mid-morning snack. But hazelnuts are also very healthy, in fact, they help to counteract chronic inflammation, which, in the long run, can weaken the immune system and caus
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A glass of orange juice is an extra help against the new coronavirus
Prevention against the new coronavirus can be done in several ways. First, it is important to observe hygiene measures and social distancing. Then, as a second line of defense, there is the diet. More and more research is focusing on the role of certain nutrients in the fight against COVID-19 viral
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Vitamin C and quercetin together to fight the novel coronavirus
Against the new coronavirus it is important to strictly follow the rules, the hygienic measures and the physical distancing, washing the hands frequently and disinfecting them with solutions that contain at least 60% alcohol. But it is also important to take care of our health and that of our immune
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Food combinations, how to strengthen the immune system
Eat healthy but eat tasty! Today we will see simple and delicious recipes to strengthen the immune system and help it fight the external threats that come from viruses and bacteria. Without forgetting the importance of hygiene measures, we can also resort to diet to fortify our defenses. Let’s learn
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The peel of citrus fruits against cell degeneration
Orange, lemon, mandarin, the pulp of these citrus fruits is a rich source of vitamin C, folate, fiber and antioxidant substances. And what about the peel? We often do not think about how important the peel is because we are used to throw it away, but various scientific researches testify that the pe
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Spices and their ability to protect against the novel coronavirus
Nutrition can help support the immune system against all kinds of external threats, from cancers to infections, including the novel coronavirus. We have already seen, in previous articles, the beneficial role of vitamin D, zinc and some antioxidants such as quercetin. Today, thanks to a very recent
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Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut, scientific name aesculus hippocastanum, takes its name from the Greek word hyppos, horse, since its fruits, also called conkers, were used as a stimulating remedy for horses. The conkers are the fruits of autumn, shiny and round, but they are not edible for humans since they are toxi
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Beer, more than a drink, almost a food but to be taken with care
Beer is a low alcoholic drink obtained from the fermentation of cereals and flavored with hops. Beer is a drink of ancient origin, so much that it was known and appreciated already at the time of the ancient Egyptians, who used it to wean babies and even as a coin. In fact, the workers who had built
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Quercetin from onions and capers inhibits the replication of the novel coronavirus
We talked about it back in March when a Canadian team observed that quercetin, a substance with antiviral properties, could be used as a drug against novel coronavirus. Five months have passed since then and research on quercetin has continued, also carried out by other research groups. A few weeks
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Okra, the vegetable with healthy properties you don't expect
Okra or okro, scientific name Abelmoschus esculentus, is a typical plant of warm countries such as Tunisia, Egypt or Ethiopia but it is also grown in Italy, America and Asia. The fruits of okra, similar to green peppers, are used in the kitchen as vegetables. And what a vegetable! In fact, okra is a
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Cherry honey
Honey is a food produced by bees that go from flower to flower to collect nectar. In general, honey contains sugars, minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese and selenium, vitamins, such as vitamin C and group B, proteins and antioxidant substances such as polyphenols and car
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Health of heart, brain and pickled capers
Salads, pizzas, sauces and condiments, here are all the dishes that can be made even healthier thanks to a handful of pickled capers! In fact, as evidenced by a recent scientific research published in the Communication Biology Journal by a team from the University of California, Irvine School of Med
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Flowers to eat, colors, scents and health are served Part 2, calendula and pansy
Flowers to eat? Yes, some types of flowers are edible and can be added raw to recipes. Perfect in this case are the salads to which the flowers give color but also antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. In the previous post we talked about the rose and nasturtium, today we ta
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Flowers to eat, colors, scents and health are served Part 1, nasturtium and rose
A well laid table and a colorful bouquet in the center, we are used to see in this way flowers for lunch or dinner. However, there is also another fascinating way in which flowers can make their appearance at the table, namely ... on the plate. In fact, some flowers are edible, they can be added raw
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Strawberries for a healthy heart
Beautiful, yummy and fragrant, this is the period of strawberries, so juicy that everybody loves them! But strawberries are also excellent sources of vitamins, such as ascorbic and folic acid, mineral salts, but, above all, antioxidant substances such as quercetin, anthocyanins, ellagic acid, catech
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Passion fruit or maracuja, a real superfood for the body and the immune system
Passiflora edulis is a plant of the genus Passiflora, family of Passifloraceae, but is also known by the Portuguese name maracuja. The fruit of the plant, the maracuja or passion fruit, is a berry characterized by a hard zest, a very soft pulp rich in seeds and by a very intense scent that makes the
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Immune system, health smoothies
Against coronavirus what we can do is to stay at home as much as possible avoiding causes of infection, to maintain a safety distance between people of at least one meter, but two meter or 6 feet is better, to wash your hands often with soap and water and/or to use a disinfectant solution containing
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Coronavirus, how to shop at the grocery stores
To counteract the coronavirus, the governments are implementing stringent measures to avoid any possibility of transmission. The current restrictions in force vary from Country to Country but generally they have the purpose to avoid gatherings and contacts between people that are the primary cause o
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Immune system, how is it influenced by dietary choices
A strong and healthy immune system protects us from external attacks by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. That's why it's important to take care of it. How? With lifestyle, therefore not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, reducing chronic stress, practicing moderate physical activity, yoga and
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Immune system, the best diet able to strengthen it and the diet that could weaken it
The coronavirus emergency has made it clear, now more than ever, how important it is to have an immune system able to work at its best. We can do a lot to limit possible infections by reducing social relations, by following hygiene rules, such as washing often the hands, but certainly we can also st
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Quercetin, the natural antioxidant that may counteract coronavirus?
Doctors and scientists are at work in order to find out a vaccine and an effective cure against novel coronavirus, a type of virus that until now hasn’t been observed in humans. Beyond the important preventive measures that we can put into practice in order to limit transmission, such as avoiding ga
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Immune system, how to boost it
The immune system is the mechanism by which the body defends itself against aggressions. It is therefore essential to protect and strengthen it, so let's try to understand how lifestyle and diet can contribute to the health of our immune system. Stress, mind body techniques - Mind body medic
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Green Cabbage
The cabbage, scientific name Brassica oleracea var capitata, is a plant of the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family characterized by smooth and well-closed leaves. Green cabbage is a delicious ingredient for your recipes, but also really healthy. So let's see its properties for the health. Cabb
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Cloudberry seed oil
Cloudberry, also called Nordic berry or lakka in Finnish, scientific name Rubus chamaemorus, is a herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family that includes also the rose and fruit trees such as apple, pear, cherry and almond trees. The cloudberry is found in the Nordic countries, in America and Canada a
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Dog rose, herbal medicine
Rosa canina, also known as dog rose, is a spontaneous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. The glycerine macerate is obtained from its buds while the mother tincture is obtained from the berries of this wonderful plant. Let’s see better in detail properties and uses of these two amazing remedies!
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Chamomile, mother tincture
Chamomile, scientific name chamomilla vulgaris or Matricaria chamomilla of the Compositae family, is probably one of the oldest remedies known to humans. From this plant various herbal products are obtained such as essential oils or herbal teas but also a mother tincture, a beneficial and practical
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Red onion
Red onion is a type of onion, Allium cepa of the Liliaceae family, with a red-purple skin and a white flesh tinged with red. Red onion, properties - The red onion is rich in antioxidant substances such as thiosulfinates, which give it the classic pungent odor, quercetin, kaempferol but also
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Black grapes
Grapes are the fruit of the grape vine, vitis vinifera, juicy, sweet and tasty, have been a part of human life for thousands of years. There are different types of grapes, sweeter or more sour, smaller or bigger and of different colors. Today we will talk about black grapes. Black grapes, pr
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Curry leaves, health and beauty
Curry leaves … no, we are not speaking about the famous spice to season rice and sauces but about real leaves of a plant called curry, scientific name Murraya koenigii. The plant belongs to the Rutaceae family, the same as bergamot, oranges, lemons and rue, and is native to India where it is a very
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Matcha green tea, more health and memory!
Matcha green tea is an amazing drink, it is a light green powder that should be melt in water. And it is precisely this characteristic that differentiates matcha from common green tea. Indeed, while common green tea leaves should be left to brew and then filtered, matcha tea is drunk together with w
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Hypericum oil
Hypericum, scientific name Hypericum perforatum, is a well-known and appreciated medicinal plant of the Clusiaceae family. Hypericum is also called St. John's Wort since its maximum flowering falls around June 24, St. John's Day. This plant is a natural remedy that can be used both internally, in fa
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Colorful eating
Orange, red, green or blue, how wonderful the fruit’s and vegetable’s colors are! But these colors aren’t just joyful and fascinating but reflect also the presence of antioxidant compounds that, in addition to giving the color, determine also the healthy properties of the food. We are speaking about
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Naturally beautiful Part 6, green, white and black tea, the liquid cosmetics
A small leaf fell in a cup of boiling water of the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung that, delighted by the incredible aroma, decided that the new drink was heaven-sent. In this way, according to the legend, green tea was born. Nowadays green tea is one of the most studied and drunk drinks all over the worl
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A cup of coffee gives the sprint…to the brain! Against Alzheimer and Parkinson
Annually all over the world about 500 billion coffee cups are drunk, but this isn’t just an energy drink, according to science it is much more! It seems indeed that in a cup of coffee there are substance able to protect the brain from degenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer and Parkinson. This is t
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Food combinations and cooking methods, asparagus
The edible parts of asparagus, scientific name Asparagus officinalis of the Liliaceae family, are its young shoots. These vegetables bring important healthy substances, such as rutin, with a protective action on the heart, brain and blood vessels, quercetin, an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and ant
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Mango butter, cosmetic use
Mango butter is extracted from the fruit of wild mango, Mangifera sylvatica, a plant of the Anacardiaceae family. This plant based butter can be used without processing and its demand is increasing as a valid alternative to cocoa butter, a highly exploited ingredient especially for lip balms. The pr
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Food combinations and cooking methods, onion Third Part
The onion is an edible bulb belonging to the Liliaceae family and also one of the most healthful and protective foods that you can find. Thanks to the several scientific studies that have focused their attention on the properties of the onion, today we know that this vegetable may bring benefit in c
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Food combinations and cooking methods, onion First Part
The onion, belonging to the Liliaceae family, is well known, appreciated and eaten for millennia. The first signs of its usage go back to the Chaldeans, 4000 years ago, but also the ancient Egyptians used onions a lot, while during Middle Ages the onions were considered a so precious food that they
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Natural cosmetics, like kings and queens Part 8, Semiramis’s beer
It is said that the legendary Assyro - Babylonian queen Semiramis made the bath in beer to make the skin elastic and renewed and, above all, to strengthen the hair. After all, Semiramis was very careful to take care of her beauty. In fact, according to the legend, she was the first who created the f
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Eucalyptus honey
Eucalyptus is a plant native to Oceania belonging to the Mirtaceae family. It is also a melliferous plant from which a special, dense, thick and amber-colored honey is obtained. This honey is characterized by balsamic, antiseptic and antibacterial properties and is a powerful source of antioxidant a
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Fat burning diet Part 12, the sirtuins
Is it possible to lose weight with eating? Even if it may seem a strange thing, the answer to the question is yes, it is, according to recent, and very promising, researches that are focusing their attention on the connection between aging, diet and fat burning in a really complex but fascinating pr
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Turnip greens
Turnip greens, scientific name Brassica rapa sylvestris of the Cruciferous family, are a vegetable of Italian origin but nowadays spread also in other parts of the world such as America and Australia. The turnip greens are characterized by dark green leaves and inflorescences, called broccoletti or
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Pulmonaria
The pulmonaria, also called lungwort, scientific name Pulmonaria officinalis, is a plant of the Boraginaceae family used for centuries as a remedy to counteract coughs and bronchitis thanks to its expectorant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect on the bronchi and the lungs. Scientists are al
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Shallot
Shallot, scientific name Allium ascalonium, is a bulb native to Ashkelon, an ancient city of Palestine. It is similar to garlic, with a bulb constituted by several cloves covered by a thin peel. Like the other members of Allium family, such as garlic, onion, leek and chives, also shallot is a sourc
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Kale
Kale belongs to the Brassicacee family like cauliflower and cabbage. It has green leaves, a fibrous stem and is characterized by so important healthy properties that it is considered a true superfood. This vegetable has vitamins, such as vitamins A, B1, B2, B2, C, K and mineral salts such as magnesi
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Sirtuin, is it possible to lose weight while eating?
Is it possible to lose weight by eating? Science says yes. Strawberries, oranges, chocolate are not only good but, according to researchers, they should contain substances able to boost the metabolism and keep us healthy. Losing weight while eating, but how does this mechanism function and which foo
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Capers
The capers are the buds of the capparis spinosa, a plant with the shape and dimensions of a bush, it grows on the rocks, cliffs and limestone soils. The buds are small and tasty, but sometimes you can find the fruits of the Capparis spinosa, with a flavor very similar to the traditional capers but l
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