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Goodbye to Mario, the bartender of Ligabue songs – Italian Cuisine

He died at 80: he was the manager of the historic Bar Mario in San Martino in Rio, where the Emilian singer-songwriter met with his band at the beginning of his career

Ligabue had sung it in several of his hits: Mario Bar of 1988 ("Mario gives a rag to the bar counter … Mario spits and pulls out the accounts of the bar … Mario sends everyone to sleep and then closes the bar"), and Some nights («See you at Mario, sooner or later) from 1995. But also in Walter the magician is The tough have two hearts. Mario Zanni was the manager of the historic Bar Mario of San Martino in Rio, near Correggio, in the province of Reggio Emilia.

He died at 80 years old and the Emilian singer-songwriter wanted to remember him on his social networks with words of affection: “Hi Marietto. Thank you. Now rest , and with a video in which Mario Zanni, showing his identity card, says:« I am Mario, this is my bar, and it is a bale that Ligabue said that Mario bar does not exist, that they were all fantasies, it's 10 years that I'm here and mister Ligabue used to come here when he got together with those kids to make it complex.

Hi Marietto. Thank you. Now rest.#barmario pic.twitter.com/lKuHCfXWV3

– Luciano Ligabue (@ligabue) July 11, 2020

Even the official Ligabue fan club – which is called barMario, in fact – takes its name from the local historian, who still today, despite the management was no longer entrusted to Mario Zanni, remains a fixed stop for the supporters of the Emilian rocker. Yes, because, as reported by "Il Resto del Carlino", at the beginning of his career Bar Mario was the band's meeting point of Ligabue, the Orazero, after the tests in a nearby former stable, in Lemizzone. Back then, the singer was still an accountant in a firm and his group, who dreamed of becoming famous, pulled late into the bar.

Mario himself told it: «Luciano? He did not drink alcohol, only Coca Cola. Rehearsals came to an end with his girlfriend at the time. Claudio Maioli was also there, who would become his manager. The two of us are very similar: simple, good, helpful character. That's why we get along. " And again: «Luciano and the others played in a nearby stable. So they didn't disturb. When they finished trying, around midnight, they came to the bar. I I made fried dumplings and I kept my drinks cool. It pulled until two. Then I gave the now famous rag to the counter and sent everyone to bed. "

Mario's character also appears in the first Ligabue film, Radiofreccia, released in 1998: the bartender, who was called Adolfo in the film, was played by Francesco Guccini.

Ferrero, goodbye to non-recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025 – Italian Cuisine

The Alba group has signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and is committed to minimizing the environmental impact even with increasingly sustainable packaging

All packaging will be reusable, recyclable or 100% compostable: the Ferrero group of Alba, where Nutella is born, has taken on an ambitious commitment, which promises to materialize by 2025. It has signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, promoted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a protocol to accelerate the transition to acircular economy, that is, an economic system that can regenerate itself.

Ferrero, as explained in a note, with this commitment to sustainable packaging, "reinforces the approach to continuous improvement of packaging, which is part of the strategy aimed at minimize environmental impact. It does so starting from the raw materials, but also involving production plants and logistics, along the entire supply chain.

In other words, the group intends to eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging through redesign, innovation and new supply models. Furthermore, it wants to enhance the use of recycled materials, safe for consumers, and explore projects to test new packaging materials compostable, especially in the marine environment. Ferrero also undertakes to provide its consumers with information on correct disposal packaging, along with advice on breaking them down and recycling them.

Proud100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 🌍More details in our just published 2018 CSR Report tt https://t.co/k4yx6ceg1e #plasticstrategy 🙌 😀 pic.twitter.com/3pZ7e1KNG6

– Ferrero EU Affairs (@Ferrero_EU) October 10, 2019

The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment is a protocol that unites companies, governments and others (so far they have joined more than 350 realities) that support the need for a more circular management of plastic waste. "We are pleased that Ferrero joins us, setting concrete goals for 2025. Our vision is that of a world in which plastic never becomes waste or pollution, "commented Sander Defruyt, leader of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. "It will be a challenging journey, but by joining forces we can innovate and eliminate the plastics we don't need, so those we need can be circulated easily and safely, keeping them within our economy and away from harming the environment. "

say goodbye with natural remedies! – Italian Cuisine

From the now known cranberry to the less famous D-mannose, passing through herbal teas and lactic ferments. Here are some natural remedies useful for treating and preventing cystitis

Who has had it knows well what are the symptoms of cystitis: among the most frequent and debilitating are burns during urination, pains in the lower abdomen and the frequent need to urinate. Women are the most affected, but men are not entirely immune to them. THE risk factors they are varied and range from poor personal hygiene to unregulated feeding, from a lowering of the immune system to constipation. Keeping these aspects in check is a good way to prevent it. But once you have the first discomfort you have to intervene: with the antibiotic (on medical prescription) but also with some natural remedies, including supplements, herbal teas and lactic ferments.

Cystitis, what it is and what causes it

Cystitis is ainflammation of the bladder. In the case of bacterial infection from Escerichia Coli, the most widespread, it is appropriate to resort toantibiotic, after consulting the doctor of course. If instead cystitis is triggered by other factors, such as virus or mushrooms, the use of this drug is not strictly necessary. Indeed, its abuse could cause the opposite effect, that is the development of real colonies of antibiotic-resistant germs and bacteria, thus transforming a trivial cystitis into a chronic malaise.

Cranberry and D-mannose, the most effective natural remedies

The most effective natural remedies for cystitis are mainly two: the cranberry or cranberry and the D-mannose. The positive effect of the small fruit of American origin is now confirmed also by various scientific researches. Her antibacterial properties help to relieve symptoms and, for the same reason, it can also be used in via preventive. In the first case better the capsules, in the second it is recommended to take two glasses of juice a day for two weeks. The cranberry is also useful because it can make the mucosa of the urinary tract non-stick to the bacteria, thus preventing their reproduction.

This same function also performs the D-mannose, a simple sugar with low glycemic content, which is extracted from birch or larch wood. Also, the bacteria in the bladder, by binding to the D-mannose, are more easily expelled, thus reducing healing times. Usually found in herbal, in capsules or in powder: for the dosage better to consult with an expert.

Alternatively or alternating with the cranberry, you can also use thebearberry, which according to modern phytotherapy is the best anti-inflammatory of the urinary tract. This should be taken in extract (in the form of tablets) at the first burns to counteract the infection and calm the urge to continue urinating. Or in the form of tisane, which is prepared with 1.5 grams of leaves left in infusion in 100 ml of water: the recommended dosage is two or three cups a day. Since incorrect use can cause irritation, medical supervision is still recommended.

Drink so much water and off to herbal teas: yes, but which ones?

One of the ways to eliminate bacteria inside the bladder is to drink lots of water: at least two liters a day, preferably at room temperature, even better if hot. Here then is that also herbal teas they prove to be useful natural remedies against cystitis. The one at mauve, for example, it has calming and anti-inflammatory properties. To prepare the decoction, simply boil the flowers and fresh leaves for ten minutes and then filter them.

Another effective infusion is thenettle, because it has a diuretic effect. In this case it is better to use two tablespoons of dried leaves, to be left to infuse in boiling water for about ten minutes. The herbal teaechinacea instead it is perfect to prevent cystitis because it has the power to strengthen the immune system. Among the particularly diuretic herbs then there is also the hawkweed, a perennial herbaceous plant very similar to the dandelion, which can even triple the volume of urine, as well as having soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Also in this case the herbal tea is made with dried leaves, which must always be left to infuse for about ten minutes.

Lactic ferments are also important

Cystitis can also be caused by a reduction in the favorable micro-flora present on vaginal mucous membranes. This has the task of protecting the genital organs and keeping the acid pH in balance, thus avoiding the attack of pathogenic bacteria which can cause infections and diseases. This state of alteration can be caused by imbalances in the intestinal microflora caused by the intake of antibiotics, drugs or contraceptives, by an unregulated diet, by constipation or from the use of aggressive intimate cleansers. In these cases it is advisable to prevent or treat inflammation restore the "friendly" bacterial flora, taking lactic ferments once a day for at least a couple of weeks.