Tempting cherries

Tempting cherries

Beautiful but also delicious fruits, cherries are considered by scientists an elixir of life. Absolutely to be tasted.

Itinerary: 10 cities to taste Italy’s most famous dishes

Itinerary: 10 cities to taste Italy’s most famous dishes

A trip back in time to discover the origins and places where Italian traditional culinary delights were created for the first time. An itinerary to discover Italian regions through a selection of Italy’s most famous and scrummy dishes that whet your appetite.   Teglio and its pizzoccheri. Lombardy Pizzoccheri is a typical dish from Valtellina,

Why the Japanese city of Minamata is linked to mercury

Why the Japanese city of Minamata is linked to mercury

The Minamata Convention on Mercury was adopted by 139 countries and signed by 92 of them during the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) that was held on 10 and 11 October 2013 in Kumamoto and Minamata, Japan.   About the Convention The international treaty aims to regulate mercury trade and

Seed oils for cooking

Seed oils for cooking

Rich in healthy substances, seed oils have a number of properties and are used in cooking in a variety of ways. The all-important thing is to buy organic oil only. Here’s why.

Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden top ECF charts

Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden top ECF charts

As usual, Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden top the charts of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), one of whose aims is to reduce by a half the number of dead cyclists in Europe by 2020. Italy, in spite of the number of bikes sold has increased by 6% in 2014, went down by two positions (from 15th

Hyaluronic acid for joint and skin wellness

Hyaluronic acid for joint and skin wellness

Hyaluronic acid attracts many water molecules and holds them in order to provide the right amount of hydration, turgidity and viscosity to cellular tissues. It is generally produced by the body and it is a major component of skin and articulations.   It is not a chance that it is used as a beauty treatment

Reflexology in 10 points

Reflexology in 10 points

What is reflexology? How is it practiced? What is it useful for and which disorders does it treat? Let’s explore it through 10 key words.