by Giuseppe Larosa | Oct 25, 2024 | Curiosities
WHY IT IS GOOD TO CONSUME ORANGES Oranges are an important source of minerals and vitamins; they contain especially vitamin C: just consuming a couple of oranges a day is enough to meet the daily requirement of this vitamin, which not only strengthens the immune...
by Giuseppe Larosa | Oct 25, 2024 | Curiosities, Wellness
Pomegranates belong to the group of foods richest in vitamin C, water, fiber, minerals, fructose and antioxidants, making them boast the name of anti-cancer fruits. The anti-cancer activity is said to be attributable to ellagic acid, which is hypothesized to enhance...
by Giuseppe Larosa | Oct 25, 2024 | Curiosities
Not everyone is aware of the meaning of the expression inedible peel that appears on the labels of most citrus fruits sold in the supermarket. Why do many producers “treat” their own fruit? In order to prevent citrus fruits from being attacked by bacteria...
by giuseppe96sr | Oct 25, 2024 | Curiosities, Uncategorized, Wellness
The pink grapefruit is a citrus fruit of medium to large size, rich in fiber and vitamins, and with very juicy flesh, characteristics that return a sour, bitter yet sweet taste to the palate. This fruit is picked from the first decade of October, until early spring,...
by Giuseppe Larosa | Oct 25, 2024 | Curiosities, Tips, Uncategorized, Wellness
Who doesn’t know the refreshing taste of granita? A must-have of Sicilian culture that you just can’t do without! Before sharing a quick and easy recipe to create granita at home and in a completely artisanal way, I wanted to tell you something about the...
by Giuseppe Larosa | Oct 25, 2024 | Curiosities
While some people refer to the dragon fruit by name, others know it as the “strawberry-pear” or “strawberry-pear” because that is the nickname that has been attached to it over the years. Dragon fruit comes from a type of plant in the Cactus...