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Too often demonised, chocolate is actually an ally of longevity and health. The cacao tree (from whose seeds chocolate is derived), was already cultivated by the Maya in 1000 BC, but chocolate first appeared with the Aztecs, who used it mainly as a drink during religious ceremonies. The cocoa-based drink was called ‘xocoatl’ and was often flavoured with vanilla, pepper or chilli and could also involve the use of maize flour and honey. It was not until the 16th century that cocoa arrived in Europe and reached Italy in the following century. In the 19th century, however, the first chocolate bar was[Segue]

Carbohydrates, also known as carbohydrates (from the Greek ‘glucos’ = sweet) are substances made up of carbon and water and are mainly contained in foods of plant origin. The food group that contains them in the greatest quantity is cereals. Carbohydrates are an excellent source of energy for the body as they provide the glucose that is indispensable for the most important life functions. Three main categories of carbohydrates can be recognised in food: sugars, which are simple carbohydrates found naturally in fruit, vegetables, milk and dairy products. The most common sugars are fruit sugar (fructose), table sugar (sucrose) and milk sugar[Segue]

Sleep is a very important function in our lives: suffice it to say that man spends about 1/3 of his existence sleeping. It is not only a time when we rest, but also a phase in which many important functions take place, including physiological and brain functions. For this reason, respecting the right amount of sleeping hours and ensuring that this sleep is of good quality is extremely important to preserve one's health, both physical and mental. A healthy adult should sleep no less than 6 continuous hours per night, while for children the hours can be as much as 12-14, depending[Segue]

Winter sports are an opportunity to enjoy the snow and the mountain landscape, which offer a range of physical, psychological and social benefits that require activities particularly suited to improving general well-being. From alpine skiing to ice skating, snowboarding and snowshoeing, winter sports are an opportunity to keep fit during the colder months, while having fun and experiencing a unique connection with nature and our land. Friuli Venezia Giulia, with its Friulian Alps and Dolomites, offers some of the best skiing and mountain destinations for families and more... there is no shortage of opportunities for the most extreme descents for skiers in[Segue]

Sweet fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare), is a plant of the Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae) family that boasts numerous edible plants, from carrot to parsnip, celery or parsley. A common characteristic of these plants is their ability to produce secondary metabolites, substances that the plant often uses to defend itself or repair tissues, which humans traditionally use for a variety of purposes: from cosmetics to perfume and some remarkable curative abilities according to herbalist tradition. Of the sweet fennel, the white husk is usually consumed, which acts as a support for the stem and is used in many preparations in traditional use, as a crunchy[Segue]

Extra virgin olive oil is an edible fat extracted from olives, through a pressing of the highest quality, which is obtained solely by a mechanical extraction process, carried out under controlled thermal conditions, with the aim of preserving its organoleptic characteristics. An olive oil can only be labelled ‘extra virgin’ if it is free of defects and has a free acidity, expressed as oleic acid, of no more than 0.8 grams per 100 g (≤ 0.8%) according to the parameters set by European standards. Too often feared, lipids belong to the macronutrient category, as do proteins and carbohydrates, and should[Segue]

Bringing lunch to work is a smart choice that saves time, money and gives you better control over your diet. The schiscetta is traditionally prepared for the office or university, so you can save some time at lunchtime and eat something healthier and more nutritious than the usual sandwich. However, it can also be very useful for smart working people who have little time and little desire to prepare a laborious meal. However, for many people it can become a challenge to plan and prepare healthy and tasty meals without falling into monotony. We will now look at some practical tips[Segue]

Today we are talking about an autumn fruit so delicious and with such exceptional nutritional characteristics that it has often in history been referred to as a food destined for the gods: the POMEGRAN. Among the various myths that can be mentioned, perhaps the most famous one is related to Greek mythology, namely the one concerning the abduction of Persephone by the god of the underworld Hades, where the pomegranate was used with deception by the deity to convince the beautiful Persephone to spend part of the months of the year, the winter months, with him. Botanically, the pomegranate plant (Punica[Segue]

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease of the skeletal system characterised by low mineral density and deterioration of the microarchitecture of bone tissue.  Literally, osteoporosis means ‘porous bone’, resulting in an increased risk of fracture due to increased fragility of the bone fragility .   Osteoporosis cannot simply refer to a lack of calcium, rather to a difficulty of the body to retain and fix calcium in the bone, this is a delicate process coordinated by complex physiological mechanisms, with a synergism involving the activity of the liver kidneys, parathyroids and thyroid gland.  There are many minerals that promote good bone health, so a[Segue]

Water fitness is a type of activity that has been very much in vogue since the early 1990s and is still practised today in various facilities and swimming centres. This type of exercise is distinguished by its dynamism, given the group practice often accompanied by music and engaging instructors. The best-known water fitness activities are: Water aerobics: performed free-body or with small aquatic equipment to stimulate the muscle strengthening of the lower limbs, buttocks, abdomen and upper body. It is an exercise that stimulates the cardiovascular system thanks to the high frequency of the movements and the long duration of the lessons[Segue]