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Artichokes, all the benefits to get back in shape and say goodbye to extra pounds – Italian Cuisine

Artichokes, all the benefits to get back in shape and say goodbye to extra pounds


They are a concentrate of beneficial substances for the line. This is why they are the perfect vegetable for those on a diet or who need to stay away from weight gain

THE artichokes they are one of the most popular vegetables in Mediterranean diet not just for their taste. While not a quick and easy food to prepare, they are super versatile in the kitchen. They can be consumed in a thousand ways. They are excellent both raw seasoned with lemon juice, rich in vitamin C which favors the assimilation of iron, and preferably steamed so as not to alter their properties. From a nutritional point of view, the particularly bitter leaves are an extraordinary reserve of vitamins, minerals such as magnesium and potassium and other substances that have a positive effect on the line in various respects. With the help of Valentina Schirò, a nutrition biologist specializing in food science, let's see what benefits artichokes have and why it is convenient to bring them to the table to get back in shape and say goodbye to extra pounds.

They give satiety and fight nervous hunger

"Artichokes are particularly rich in fiber which are able to slow down the assimilation of fats and sugars in the blood, counteracting the excessive secretion of insulin, a hormone that promotes overweight and many other disorders", explains nutritionist Valentina Schirò. "The leaves of this vegetable are also rich in inulin which thanks to its prebiotic action promotes the health of the intestine, which in turn is involved in the synthesis of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter for regulating mood and appetite".

They deflate and promote metabolism

Artichokes are rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins. “These antioxidants have anti-inflammatory properties. They facilitate microcirculation, stimulate fluid drainage and tissue oxygenation, counteracting poor circulation, swelling and orange peel skin ". The artichoke is also a good source of B vitamins. "It has a good content of vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9, which are involved in the proper functioning of the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, essential for obtaining energy and burn calories".

They purify

«Artichokes are rich in phenolic compounds, in particular polyphenols, which are super allies in the proper functioning of the liver. They are an extraordinary source of cynarin, an antioxidant that is able to stimulate the secretion of bile, facilitate the digestion of fats contained in foods and favor the removal of waste substances accumulated due to excess food in the liver ", says the nutritionist Valentina Schirò. Artichokes are also super for the proper functioning of the intestine. "Thanks to the richness of fibers with a laxative action, they facilitate motility and promote intestinal regularity, essential for keeping fit and healthy".

Goodbye 2020! How the habits of Italians have changed – Italian Cuisine

Goodbye 2020! How the habits of Italians have changed


This is endingfatal year, perhaps there is no better way to describe it. On the street today there is a different air, much quieter than the one that accompanies the turning point every year. But the smell of cooking arrives anyway. Thank god. Many lights in the street have already turned on and gaps, ladies, take home the shopping bags full of goodies. They look satisfied, who knows what recipes they blend in their heads and who knows with how much love they will prepare their dishes for this occasion too.

Come to the end of this 2020, have you wondered how, especially this year, the habits of us Italians have changed? How our mind has changed perspective … how many questions we have not been answered. We made do, we changed on our own, embracing and experimenting with new habits, which we may not have even thought of before. A real style "residential" what we have adopted, substantially revolutionizing food shopping and spending.

In the era pre covid, from which it seems a century has passed, I remember the frenzy of the streets of Milan, people running from one side to the other, anxious to enter the office late. Tourists competing to buy the last dress in the store, lazy students crowded into the bar below school, ignoring the bell that rang madly. And here in a moment we found ourselves in the chaos of smart working, word for many, before then, unknown. Above the suit an apron, a take off and put between a call and a sauce for lunch to prepare. The small child to feed, the older one to supervise while experimenting with online lessons. At the end of the story, we have become multitasking.

March 2020: "Run to the supermarket for yeast and flour", this was the title of a newspaper of those days. How many baked pizzas, how many new desserts tasted in the suspended time of that first lockdown. How much chaos has been created for fear of being left with an empty fridge. We Italians have been champions in this: i consumption trend they showed us that classic family recipes were preferred, rediscovering not only the pleasant time together, often faded by the hectic everyday life, but also good food, healthy food, prepared with care and with good ingredients.

Dear holy technology, we would say in chorus. Yes, you really supported us in this time of emergency. Grandma's entry on zoom or whatsapp chat is something we will remember. Yes, because to feel closer we had no choice but to embrace digitally. There digital kitchen, with the so-called basket of "Cooks at home", exploded wildly: "I don't see how much sugar you put in, the connection is off", many said. The candles blown in front of the phone with the applause of our friends in the background. Graduations celebrated in the living rooms of the house with jackets and pajama pants. The hard workouts with personal trainers live on instagram. The glass of wine accompanied by the taralli tasted on the terrace. Online shopping, shopping on Amazon. Memories collected, habits still very current.

But you know that thanks to all this, the Italian mass market has acquired a growth three times higher than in 2019? The highest growth trend of the last decade. In short, something positive had to come (Source: Nielsen Trade * Mis). With the closures of bars and restaurants, the shops have been able to reinvent themselves and have proved to be more suited to the new purchasing needs, with a good location and good assortment, registering a growth of 8.1%.

But think about the boom in e-commerce? This has seen an exponential growth equal to + 117% compared to last year with a contribution to growth of + 13% in food categories he was born in + 21% for personal and home care. Try your hand at the kitchen for lunch and dinner, too tiring for some, here are the services of home delivery just a click away they have gone wild. Yes, it must be said that this pandemic has brought with it many new needs and priorities, reflected in the products purchased by all of us.

It ends this year: it's a party, dream. Another one begins: we hope it will give us a new, brighter future. For now, turn on the lights and turn off your thoughts.

Goodbye pumpkin, this Halloween will be the pineapple to scare you – Italian Cuisine


October 31, 2020 will be more exotic than usual – here's the idea for an original Halloween lantern

The scariest party of the year is approaching, but this year there is a nice news. F.lli Orsero thought of giving a tropical flavor to Halloween 2020, replacing the pumpkin with pineapple to create an unusual lantern. Such as?

How to carve a pineapple for Halloween

Here are the steps to turn a pineapple Extra Dolce F.lli Orsero in a Halloween lantern.

1. Remove the pineapple crown and keep it aside
2. Using a pineapple cutter or a digger, extract the pulp of the fruit, keeping the peel intact
3. Carve eyes, nose and mouth in the peel; the expression must be frightening!
4. Insert the candle inside the lantern and reposition the pineapple tuft.
5. Your scary pineapple is ready!

Obviously, the pulp is not wasted! It can be the basis for one of our recipes, such as centrifuged, jam, sorbet or tasty pancakes.

The F.lli Orsero pineapple

All the F.lli Orsero pineapples are born in the sunny plantations of Costa Rica, where the climate allows the growth of extra sweet fruits, so called because of the sweet and juicy pulp, with an unmistakable scent.

Milan, Italy – June, 2013
Orsero fruit.
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