Mediterranean diet and longevity

Photo credit:  MarenWischnewski   “Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.”  Hippocrates In Italy, there are more the 16.000 centenarians and 3.6 million people who are more than 80 years old. Various studies* have shown that following the Mediterranean diet is one of the main factors that can guarantee longevity. In…

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Mediterranean diet

General information Mediterranean diet is not just a simple weight loss program, it is a way of life. So you don’t have to be on a diet to eat as recommended by the Mediterranean diet program, it is a healthy way of eating meant for everyone who wants to eat delicious food and stay healthy…

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Lemon Uses and Facts

Lemon Facts Lemons are thought to be a hybrid between a citron and a sour orange. Lemons are one of the nature’s top sources of potassium and Vitamin C. Lemons have just 11 calories and around 50 mg of Vitamin C per 100 g. Citric acid makes up to 8 % of lemon juice and…

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Lavender Uses and Facts

Facts Lavender or Lavandula is a flowering plant in the mint family. Its derives from the Latin word ‘lavare’, which means ‘to wash’. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic properties. In Ancient Egypt, lavender was used for the process of mummification. Ancient Romans used it for cooking and bathing. Island of Hvar (Croatia) is…

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