BCAA – Branched Chain Amino Acids supplements: what they are and why to take them
Amino acids play a crucial role in many metabolic processes in our body as they contribute to the formation of proteins and therefore to the constitution of muscle mass. They are factors of primary importance in maintaining physiological balance and health in general and it is therefore very important to ensure a sufficient and constant […]
When and How to Take Protein Powder
Proteins are one of the most important nutrients for human health; protein powders are therefore widely used – as food supplements – by sportsmen, by those following slimming diets, but also by those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet and wish to increase the protein intake in their daily diet. In this article we […]
Tannin: a precious gift of nature with a thousand properties
What is tannin? This common but precious substance is omnipresent in the vegetable kingdom; every plant on earth, of any species, contains tannin. Its purpose is to protect the plant from external aggressions, from animals that feed on it as well as from bacteria, viruses and fungi. Unlike other living species, as we well know, […]
Crystalline date sugar: history, benefits and virtues of a natural and innovative sweetener
Date sugar representstoday a novelty in the world of western nutrition and especially in the sweeteners sector. However, the history of this natural sugar is very ancient and even more so is the cultivation of the date palm as a fruit tree by man. This delicious and very sweet fruit has in fact accompanied the […]