Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Pregnancy Diet




What and how much you eat during pregnancy produces an enormous influence on the mental development of the fetus. Nourishment before the birth and shortly after it lays down the basic program for long-term health, wellbeing, proper development of the brain and mental abilities, processes depending on the intake of certain foods. Researchers for the […]







Blueberry and Grapes Enhance Immunity




It’s very important to be able to improve the body’s immunity system against developing diseases by natural means – even more important considering that nowadays many medications and antibiotics are losing their efficaciousness. Scientists believe that this line of research will lead to a better understanding of how diet and eating habits influence the immunity. […]







Wine Inhibits Depression




We all know that wine in moderate quantities – like a glass of wine daily – can be beneficial for health. But scientists have recently discovered that the intake of wine can diminish the risk of depression. Those who drink alcohol in moderate quantities, that is, from 5 to 15 grams per day which make […]







Fish Diminishes the Risk of Rheumatic Arthritis




According to a study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases journal one portion of fat fish or four portions of non-fat fish weekly can diminish the risk of developing rheumatic arthritis by 50%. Arthritis is a disease affecting the locomotor apparatus and causing edema, inflammation and constraint joint movements. It often afflicts people […]







The Chocolate Ice Cream with Cheese Recipe




This is a tasty ice cream which gets its unique flavor from the cream cheese mascarpone. Due to its high fattiness the cheese gives the ice cream a wonderfully tender taste, a pleasant texture and softness. Ingredients for Chocolate Ice Cream with Cheese 10% Cream: 200 ml. Mascarpone cheese 200 gr. Dark chocolate: 200 gr. […]







Broccoli Is Good for Joints




Broccoli is known for its salubrious properties and also as a tasty and wholesome vegetable. A recent study was the first to show how sulforaphane, a substance found in broccoli in abundance, influences the health of the joints. A team of scientists from the University of East Anglia sought to learn what amount of sulforaphane […]







Is Salt Wholesome or Harmful?




Lately scientific world has been stormed by many a new discovery, some of them going contrary to what was published before. One of these discoveries was made by scientists from the University of California, Davis, that we have no reason to be afraid of salt. A man is unable to eat too much salt, because […]







Making Coco Pancakes




These soft pancakes (fritters or flapjacks) can make a nutritious and tasty breakfast for the whole family. Who will refuse a treat of hot, freshly baked pancakes with a wonderful tropic coco flavor? Ingredients for Coco Pancakes Kefir or yogurt: about 2 cups. Flour: about 1 cup. Shavings coconut 1 cup. Eggs: 2 Sugar: 2-3 […]







Tea and Coffee Are Wholesome for the Liver




Millions of people begin their every morning with a cup of tea or coffee. Besides bringing pleasure, these beverages that contain caffeine help the liver to avoid accumulating fat. According to a research conducted by scientists at the Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, intake of caffeine in reasonable doses can reduce the risk […]







The Recipe for Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese




It’s a wonderful salad from ingredients that go together well and dressed with pumpkin seeds and olive oil. That is all, there is nothing extraordinary, but the taste is just perfect. Ingredients for Ruccola Salad with Goat Cheese Tomatoes: 3-4. Arugula: 100 – 150 g. Goat cheese or feta sheep cheese: 100 g. Pumpkin seeds. […]







How to Make Almond Crescent Rolls




This is a recipe for crescent rolls with cream-and-nut taste and orange flower flavor. Take the best quality butter to get the most delicious flavor and texture. This sweet pleasure is good for special occasions. When packed nicely, these crescent rolls can make excellent presents. Ingredients for Almond Crescent Rolls Flour: 250 gr. Roasted shelled […]







The Peach Salad with Mozzarella and Arugula Recipe




This unordinary salad can be found in haute cuisine Italian restaurants. Fresh summer aroma and a pleasant sweet’n’sour taste will capture your fancy. Ingredients for Peach Salad with Mozzarella Peaches with firm flesh: 2-3 Arugula: 100-150 gr. Mozzarella: 100 gr. A handful of almonds. Olive oil, salt, balsamic sauce: to taste. Recipe for Peach Salad […]







Making a Coco Cake




Here’s a recipe for a cake with a rich coco flavor. It is tender as tender can be, being made of fragile thin layers and delicious cream. Cream for this cake can be made custard, like you used to cook it, or on this recipe Custard Ingredients for dough Flour: 550 gr. Almond flour: 100 […]







How to Make Bruschetta with Mushrooms




A delicious snack from mushrooms and fried bread, bruschetta is simple and easy to make. You can take any sort of mushrooms, the same goes for cheese, so feel free to improvise. Ingredients for Bruschetta with Mushrooms Oyster mushrooms or champignons: about 150 gr. A few sprigs of parsley and basil leaves. A pair spoons […]







Watermelon Alleviates Muscle Pain




Watermelon juice is becoming more popular with people who are into sport, its high reputation being due to its salubrious influence on muscle health. A series of studies revealed antioxidant properties of watermelon juice and its possibilities for enlarging protein in muscles which results in better sport achievements. Natural watermelon juice also alleviates pains in […]