Muscle cramps: how they manifest themselves When the body signals that the muscles are tired and there is a deficiency of some important minerals, there is often the appearance of muscle cramps or spasms . These are involuntary and sudden contractions of the striated muscles, which appear accompanied by very intense painful pangs, causing temporary immobility of the affected part. The…
The 5 Best Foods that Lower Cholesterol
How to reduce excess cholesterol? The blood cholesterol level is determined by endogenous production (70% TOT, by the liver ) and by that ingested with food (30% TOT). Diet and physical activity are the two winning weapons for improving cholesterolemia; by combining both you obtain an improvement in lifestyle which determines: Reduction of total cholesterolemia Reduction of bad cholesterol (LDL) Increase in good cholesterol (HDL) consequently reduces cardiovascular risk .…
Autumn Foods with the Lowest Glycemic Index
To keep blood sugar levels under control , it is useful to follow a low glycemic index diet , which allows you to stay healthy and fit. In this particular moment, characterized by the Covid-19 emergency , in which we spend most of our time at home, paying attention to the glycemic index of foods helps to avoid shifting the needle on the scale, put…
Fall foods with lower glycemic index
Introduction To keep blood sugar levels under control , it is useful to follow a low glycemic index diet , which allows you to stay healthy and fit. In this particular moment, characterized by the Covid-19 emergency , in which we spend most of our time at home, paying attention to the glycemic index of foods helps to avoid shifting the needle on the scale,…
Bitter Foods
Bitter taste and foods Bitter foods are foods which – containing one or more bittering factors , in variable concentrations – are clearly perceived on the palate as bitter. The sensory organ responsible for capturing the bitter taste (not processing it, which is the responsibility of the brain ) is the tongue, in particular the posterior area. Note : tastes are not perceived by the olfactory system, which…
Ciauscolo
What is ciauscolo? The ciauscolo ( ciavuscolo or ciaiuscolo ) is an Italian sausage, typical of the Marche and Umbria regions, which enjoys the recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI, since 2006 in Italy and since 2009 in Europe). Large quantities are produced (600 tons/year) near the Sibillini mountain range, more generally in the provinces of: Terni, Ascoli Piceno,…
Chinotto
What is chinotto? Chinotto ( Citrus x myrtifolia ) is both the common term for an arboreal plant belonging to the Rutaceae family, and the noun used to indicate its fruits, but also the name of a famous carbonated soft drink based on the latter. The chinotto tree, descendant from the bitter orange , is distinguished by the characteristic shape…
Kinesiotherapy
What is kinesitherapy or kinesiotherapy? Kinesitherapy (kinesiotherapy or kinesiatria, or also kinesitherapy, kinesiotherapy, kinesiatria) is a noun that derives from the union of the two Greek words ” kinésis ” (movement) and ” therapeía ” (cure or remedy); literally means “method of healing through movement”. Kinesiotherapy is therefore therapy through movement ; on the other hand, there are various systems, methods and…
Chili – Chili Sauce and Chili with Meat
By chili we can mean both “Chili Sauce” and the well-known dish “Chili con Carne “. The term “chili” is Spanish and derives in turn from “chīlli”, which in the Nāhuatl (Aztec) language indicates chili pepper ; as you can easily imagine, the fruit of this native South American plant represents a characteristic ingredient of both preparations. Chili sauce…
Chianti Classico
What is Chianti Classico? Chianti Classico is an Italian red wine , originally from Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti; since 1984, it has enjoyed the DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) brand, the highest recognition for quality Italian wines. Chianti Classico aged for at least two years (estimated from 1 January…