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Mango to discover: benefits, properties and recipes – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay


The mango with an ultra-millennial history, it comes from India and over time has established itself as the exotic fruit par excellence, with cultivations also in Sicily and Calabria – just like avocado, we strongly recommend preferring Italian origin. A powerful product of nature with numerous nutritional properties and guaranteed benefits for humans, mango is also a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.

Mango nutrients

Oval and long shape, with colors ranging from red to green and yellow also based on ripeness, mango is very rich in water and minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and magnesium. The most important content, however, is represented by a powerful one antioxidant named lupeol, which would be able to counteract the cancerous cells that can affect the lungs, breasts, colon and prostate, particularly affecting the mental conditions with which the related therapies are addressed. Furthermore, lupeol is also good for the muscles cardiacpromoting blood circulation, and slows down the aging process skin.

Benefits for the whole body

But the important reserves of mango also play in favor of the mango vitamins A, B, C, D, E, J and K. The high presence of the first guarantees benefits a teetheyes and internal mucous membranes, while vitamin C strengthens the immune system and helps the body absorb iron. Thanks to vitamin B, however, mango is also used in the aesthetic field to treat acne and dry skin, as well as compresses for hair against split ends and dryness.

Against stress

With its pulp that helps you sleep well at night, mango is also rich in fibers: therefore it is a good remedy against constipation and better intestinal transit. This fruit, again, counteracts water retention and represents an important source of energy, considering that mango has 55 kcal per 100 grams of pulp. Thanks to beta-carotenehowever, mango is ideal during the summer to stimulate melanin, as well as being recommended by many experts for those suffering from depression or nervousness, or even for those who lead a particularly stressful life.

Contraindications

In short, mango is good for the body and mind, even if there is no shortage of contraindications. Due to thehigh presence of sugars for example, mango is not particularly suitable for diabetics, while, being rich in fibre, it is best not to overdo it with its certainly good and fresh flavour. In fact, if consumed in excessive quantities, the positive laxative actions of mango can cause diarrhea and colitis.

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Carpaccio of amberjack, lime and mango

A refined and original second course for your fish-based dinners: discover how to prepare amberjack, lime and mango carpaccio with our recipe

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Soft mango cake with Greek yogurt

For this cake we didn’t turn on the oven. By using the pressure cooker with the valve raised and adding a small dose of bicarbonate of soda to the dough, you can prepare very soft desserts, bread and pizzas: the effect obtained is that of a steam oven.

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Mango to discover beneficial properties and recipes
Cold mango cream with crunchy chickpeas

A cold dish to be enjoyed as an opening to lunches and dinners on hot summer days

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Mango to discover beneficial properties and recipes
Cucumber tzatziki with almonds and mango

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Mango to discover beneficial properties and recipes
Mafalde with shells, mango and vanilla

Mussels, clams, cockles, razor clams and sea truffles. Here they are all brought together in a wonderful dish that takes us back to our minds on holiday

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Tart with mango and kiwi ribbons

A fresh and colorful tart that we have embellished with thin ribbons of fruit, to give movement and refinement to the dessert

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Salad of ringlets, molluscs, cucumber and mango

A cold vegetable-sea pasta that will appeal to adults and children alike, also thanks to the pasta shape that makes everyone feel like a child again

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Salmon tartare with avocado and mango
Salmon tartare, avocado and mango

A dish with an exotic touch, light and tasty, to spoil ourselves and our guests: discover the recipe for salmon tartare with avocado and mango

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Mango to discover beneficial properties and recipes
Baked turbot, sour turnips, roasted mango

The acidic note and mango scents make you dream of exotic destinations and journeys of immense flavour

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Mango to discover beneficial properties and recipes
Cat tongues and mango ice cream

Fresh mango ice cream served on thin layers of buttery, crunchy cat tongues. A perfect dessert to end a lunch or dinner with elegance

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Mushroom coffee: what it is and what its properties are – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

La Cucina Italiana


Will we drink mushroom coffee instead of espresso? Bookmakers are betting that the new drink will be one of the crazes of the year that has just begun. On paper it has what it takes to be one: it promises benefits for the skin, the cardiovascular system, the intestine and more. Plus mushroom coffee is also good (at least according to some)

What is mushroom coffee

In appearance very similar to coffee, mushroom coffee sIt is obtained by combining coffee bean powder and dehydrated mushrooms of various types. The most used are mushrooms Reishi, Chaga and Cordyceps, alone or mixed. They are among the varieties that have been around for some time now Traditional Chinese Medicine includes among those curative for their antioxidant power, and therefore effective against different types of disorders and pathologies, ranging from a decline in immune defenses to difficulty concentrating and asthenia, but also cholesterol and diabetes.

Because mushroom coffee is considered a cure-all

Mushroom coffee has existed for some time, but now it has returned to the fore for various reasons, evidently thanks to the widespread culture of well-being (and performance) in which nutrition has taken on a central role. A trend that has been insistently placing emphasis on those for several years “superfoods” rich in active ingredients with positive effects on health have become essential ingredients of a long list of products that have multiplied together with demand. A list where in first place – due to their ease of hiring – there are preparations for drinks, i.e. powders with a high concentration of beneficial molecules extracted from these foods. Do you know Jennifer Aniston’s collagen coffee? Mushroom coffee fits right into this trend and – despite no famous testimonials – has become equally popular first of all in the United States and thanks to social media.

Mushroom coffee on social media

At the time of writing I am around 70 thousand posts with the hashtag #mushroomcoffee on Instagram, and over 41 million views for dedicated content with the same topic on TikTok. Photos and videos showing how mushroom coffee is prepared, and in which influencers or common users praise its qualities, most of the time highlighting sachets and jars of various brands and therefore with the doubt that they are advertising.

What is mushroom coffee like and how much does it cost

Many say they prefer mushroom coffee to normal coffee due to the reduced caffeine content, which allows you to drink it several times a day without running risks without giving up the strength of a normal espresso or lungo: this is thanks to mushrooms, which among others also have energizing properties. Taste, however, doesn’t please everyone: There are also some funny videos with disgusted reactions when tasting it. Moreover, it is difficult to reach a unanimous opinion, also because mushroom coffee can have different flavors depending on the way in which it is produced, and therefore on the brand. Furthermore, it is not for everyone, and this is due to the cost: sometimes it even reaches 70 euros per kilo.

Is mushroom coffee really good for you?

If it is true that mushrooms have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine, it is equally true that Western science, however, has not yet clarified its benefits. Studies are still few, mostly conducted in laboratories, and do not concern all 12 varieties that oriental doctors consider effective for treatment and prevention. Scientists certainly agree on the fact that no food alone can provide benefits, and that it is always the diet as a whole that makes the real difference. In the meantime, why not try? Like it or not, we still remain in doubt whether mushroom coffee can replace our beloved espresso.

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Chicken broth, properties and benefits – Italian Cuisine

Chicken broth, properties and benefits


A preparation rich in nutrients that can prove useful not only in case of flu or cold, but also in pregnancy and breastfeeding

A simple preparation to find some heat during winter season, an important component of several traditional recipes of Italian regional cuisine, a valid help to find relief from a seasonal ailment. The chicken broth, rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, is our faithful ally at the table not only in terms of taste. Let's find out together how it can be useful for our well-being.

Influence? There is the chicken broth!

As already mentioned, one of the benefits of chicken broth is that it is particularly effective in contrast of the flu. While obviously not a drug, its essential amino acids make an important contribution to our immune system. The hot chicken broth can relieve cold symptoms thanks to the steam decongesting the respiratory tract. Generally, thanks to its important nutrient dowry, this broth is highly indicated for the recovery of "debilitated" people in convalescence.

Benefits for mothers and children

The proteins contained in the broth provide a contribution essential during pregnancy and breastfeeding for the construction of the tissues of the fetus and, subsequently, to strengthen the mother and baby with essential nutrients. Properly degreased with a skimmer or by solidification thanks to the cold, the chicken broth is a cholesterol-free preparation, as well as highly moisturizing given the high presence of water. If, on the other hand, there is no "degreasing", the chicken broth could prove useful in dealing with constipation: the fat contained in it is a valid remedy against the stagnation of feces in the intestines.

Contraindications

For this very reason, the chicken broth is highly rated not recommended for people suffering from gastroenteritis. Even in the case of gastritis, broth should be avoided: by slowing down the action of gastric juices, it can hinder the digestive process. Furthermore, the liver could have something to say in case of excessive or frequent intake of chicken broth, given its decisive role in the treatment and assimilation of proteins. We must also pay particular attention to the raw material, to quality of the chicken itself, to the ways in which it was raised and fed: the fertilizers used in the animal's diet can not only affect the organoleptic level, but, if added with drugs and antibiotics, can also have long-term consequences on human health.

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