Natural & healthy food
We spend our lives looking for solutions when, quite often, we have the answer right under our own noses. Something as simple as eating! We are fascinated and blinded by “wellness”, “weight loss magic” or the latest miracle diet of the month pushed by self-proclaimed gurus or clever marketing companies. The hooks are invariably the
With so many different honey types in the market it is difficult to distinguish between them and how the different types influence the quality. There are basically two ways of classifying the different types of honey: by processing and by floral source. Types of honey by processing One of the most important ways of classifying
Cornicabra olive oil is a variety of olive native to Mora de Toledo (Castilla La Mancha, Spain), and its cultivation area is spread mainly through the Tagus river valley (Madrid, Toledo, Cáceres) and also extensive areas between Badajoz and Ciudad Real. It is the second Spanish olive variety in terms of cultivated area, with some
Introduction Food adulteration is as old as commerce itself. However, modern food supply chains have significantly increased opportunities for it to occur. Adulteration is a legal term meaning that a food product fails to meet the legal regulatory standards. However, food adulteration (or food fraud) does not have a universally accepted definition. The European Union
Many folks are not aware of the how to determine the quality of honey and of the regulatory standards. Below we will provide a comprehensive overview of both the quality and standards regulating standard natural raw honey and organic natural raw honey. Quality Attributes of Honey The appeareance of honey can be an indicator of
What are polyphenols? Polyphenols are organic compounds that are the by-products of plant synthesis and are known as phytochemicals. They are highly regarded for their health promoting properties and can be found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes, beverages (coffee, tea and wine), red wine, chocolate, fats (olive oil) as well as spices
The Mediterranean diet is celebrated for its health benefits and delicious flavours, with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) playing a pivotal role. This golden-green oil is not just a cooking ingredient but a cornerstone of a lifestyle that promotes longevity, heart health, and overall well-being. Let’s see why EVOO is considered the Mediterranean diet’s secret
Olive oil is obtained from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea, family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean region. Whole olives are pressed to produce this distinctive oil. Wild olives were collected by Neolithic peoples as early as 8,000 BC. Olive trees were first domesticated in Asia Minor in 6,000 BC
The chef Pedro Moreno, from the restaurant that Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafa Nadal and Pau Gasol have in Madrid, wins the contest for the best cheesecake, organized by the Association of Cooks and Pastry Chefs of Madrid (ACYRE). Cheesecake is perhaps the most popular sweet on the dessert menu of almost all restaurants in the Madrid