Plants, flowers, fruits and medicinal herbs are the natural treasures of Calabria and of our province is a "natural pharmacy", which draws its strength from the soil, rich in a wide variety of minerals and micro - very specific. An enormous wealth of our country. I am a fifty plants the best known and used in our territory, for health, beauty but also for cooking. Since ancient times they are the sources nature offers medicines for the treatment of disorders and illnesses. Discoveries randomly experiencing their potential therapeutic, medicinal plants have been analyzed over time, studied and classified into their components and active ingredients. E 'nato as a method of treatment "sweet" that exploits the potential pharmaceutical active ingredients contained in plant, capable of activating recognized biochemical reactions inside the body like the official pharmacopoeia of medicines of which they constitute the basic substances with therapeutic efficacy. Use more specific to health is that of the distillate and the juice of bergamot, followed a long tradition that gave birth to a controlled therapy by precise scientific research and that, if practiced in spas and wellness centers, could be l 'winning innovative idea. Its particular therapeutic action is related to vasotrofica, antioxidant, regenerative and restructuring-with the particular atmosphere and balsamic aroma. Other products based on strong curative are olive oil and wine. They are the basic elements dela so-called "Mediterranean diet". E'ormai ground by a huge amount of scientific work on the role played by this diet. Olive oil, a glass of wine and the regular consumption of fish are now universally known as a natural shield against cancer and heart failure. E 'possible to prevent the extra virgin olive oil. Whether it is a natural shield against heart attacks and cancer have confirmed two studies conducted on humans, who have previous laboratory tests. The first results of the research, show that promoted the role of antioxidant phenols, natural chemicals contained in olive oil plays a protective action with respect to both cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke and thrombosis is about diseases like cancer and degenerative disease of Alzheimer's disease. The searches were conducted by two different agencies in the Center for the Study and Prevention of Cancer Florence and the Department of Pharmacological Sciences, University of Milan. But the advantages are other dell'extravergine: Olive oil contains small amounts of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effect, and antithrombotic. Even the wine are attributed pursuant beneficial. A survey conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, and published by the New England Journal of medicine, " conducted on 38 men free of cardiovascular disease observed for 12 years showed that those who consume wine three to four times a week presents a risk of heart attack by 32% lower compared to teetotalers. Obviously alcohol consumption must be limited to 30-40 grams per day for men and 20-30 days for g.al the woman. The wine has the advantage of containing a cocktail of substances of grape flavonoids, which have shown significant protective effects. Other forms of recruitment, not if swallowed, can occur. For example with so-called "wine". Grains grapes contain polyphenols, trace elements and precious vitamins to combat aging as they are one of the most powerful antidote against free radicals. They also share a deep smoothing, moisturizing and good nutrition for the skin to return young and elastic. Are now quite sought massage with hot wine and extracts of grape seeds micronised; immersion in a whirlpool bath with red wine and water, and massage oil seeds, and the bandage with warm wine and grape seed oil for more hydro with water and flavored oils, toning, and facial treatment with essential oils and extract of grape seeds. In general, with regard to dermatological treatments, they would be when the physiological mechanisms of tissue regeneration are deficient or insufficient, and 'important to use a mechanism of supplementation. Today, for the first time is possible by means of therapeutic and non-traumatic non-invasive induction of natural collagen, hyaluronic of, dell'elastina, fibronectin, with nucleic acid precursors that stimulate production. Impoverishment of collagen of the skin promotes the appearance of wrinkles, photoaging, and other degenerative processes. The treatment provides complete rejuvenation, after general and appropriate drainage of the face, with the nourishment of the skin through a pool of molecules able to repair the aged cells and stimulate their replication and metabolic functions inside, cutting through an antioxidant protocol, the presence of free radicals that tend to make them grow old and die prematurely. The food is made up of extracts in powder-based vitamins, amino acids, growth factors, molecules antioxidant (anti free radicals), nucleic acids, polypeptides and active-acting anti-jaluronidasi. For this purpose, as already mentioned, can be very useful to a transdermal device which carries the active ingredients penetrate them way down to specific receptors located at the point of injury or blemishes. Thus triggers the physiological process of liberation of large quantities of growth factors of their own. This allows the start of the restructuring of the entire dermis in the treated area with a visible improvement importance of stretch marks but also wrinkles and scars. A therapeutic strategy targeted depends restoring the balance metabolic venolinfatico microcirculation and the consequent improvement of the metabolism at the level of interstitial matrix and the mechanisms that regulate the welfare of the tissue. Vasotrofica targeted therapy is also based on the use of derivatives such as phytotherapy diosmina, la rutina and centella. Results with the transdermal system can be obtained by vasoactive drugs that act of draining lymph general and district. The apparatus of hydroelettroforesi is the half that made for the care of the imperfections of skin and organ disorders, with the current limits of penetration of 10 cm, as demonstrated by studies in experimental animals and from work published in international journals. This method uses a route of more rational that allows active ingredients to arrive, leaving the intact skin, directly to the outbreak of the lesion without damage to affected areas not to cure. The drugs carry out their work in less time, to a greater concentration and less used Other positive results include: longer duration of action, improved efficacy, no side effects, no systemic effects, no contraindications, toxicological harmless; motor activity, rapid recovery, reduction in number incomplete healing, reducing the number days illness. The method t.e.b. Farma through the action of active ingredients of drugs or pesticides enriched by the active components of bergamot juice or derivatives thereof, is an important tool for treating skin blemishes, for strengthening muscles, for the treatment of pain, disease d 'body especially those not treated with other effective methods. Expanding briefly over the goods in the title (citrus, olive oil and wine), many other ingredients of the Mediterranean diet has beneficial effects. Another study, always appeared in the New England Journal of medicine (among the researchers, Professor Attilio Giacosa, Director of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Clinic of the Institute for Cancer Research in Genoa) shows that some foods have protective potential against cancer . Especially vegetables and fruits. But some sources of protein are important: the fish is preferable to meat, since it can prevent both the intestinal cancer, both breast and prostate. But the new frontier of studies on preventive effects of food to the gene-environment relationship. Many genetic situations individuals may be favored or not by 'feeding the diet may therefore "modulate" the gene. Folic acid (contained in vegetables and legumes) taken during pregnancy, affects the ability to reproduce. Some fibers, such as bran, are metabolised in the intestines and fermented, producing butyric acid, which promotes apoptosis, or "programmed cell suicide. These in fact, trigger a mechanism of "self cleaning", which eliminates hazardous. Finally do not forget the 'proper diet, which prevents the so-called metabolic syndrome, which presents with abdominal obesity, hypertension and high blood sugar (diabetes hall), due to lack of motion and an excessive and inappropriate. To avoid the excessive consumption of foods apparently "harmless" like pasta, for years no longer full and then only composed of simple carbohydrates. It could raise the level of blood sugar by stimulating the production of insulin which breaks down. But insulin can stimulate uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the intestine breast and prostate cancer, promoting cancer. Focus on Scientific bergamot. The juice of bergamot, thanks to the synergy of its components (contains 18 amino acid precursor of collagen) and high in bioflavonoids content is integrated in the delicate balance of physiological defense systems. Is powerful antioxidant inhibitor of free radicals, especially the compartment formed by vessels and, in particular, vascular sull'endotelio. To protect the endothelium is a vital antioxidant. The essential reason is that prevails here of the various ROS converge toward the hydroxide radical, the most powerful oxidant. With the use of new therapeutic vessels is remodeled, becoming more like a normal vascolatura: less permeable, less dilated and less contorted with functional improvements: decrease in interstitial pressure, increased oxygen, better penetration of drugs. Other drugs can be transported more efficiently, and can perform its action on tissues affected by pathological processes. The juice of bergamot is able to counteract the oxidative processes triggered by oxygen free radicals, believed to be responsible of an early cell. have anti-inflammatory and anti-business and reduce the permeability and fragility capiIlare. He works as an antioxidant and radical scavenger: Flavonoids are a preventative strategy to strengthen the endogenous antioxidant defenses. Numerous scientific studies have shown that flavonoids have an effective contrast to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are involved in oxidative modification of DNA, the Iipidi and proteins, the basic processes of aging, the degeneration of tumor type and many other types of neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular or inflammatory. In particular, the esperidina improves trophism of interstitial collagen, making it more stable, inhibits the formation of lysosomal enzymes responsible for the loss of mucopolysaccharides of the endothelial wall and the substance is more effective in determining the metabolic stability of proteoglycans wall and the resistance of the wall -capillary venules. Flavonoids stimulate the synthesis of collagen and the 'wall of elastin by increasing vascular tone and resistance. Fixed to the cell membrane dell'endotelio vascular contribute to its stabilization and stimulate the processes of capillary troficoriparativi damaged. The activity levels of bioflavonoids contrast to cicloossigenasi and braking on the transformation of arachidonic trombossano in, the precursor of platelet thrombi. Adjuvant activity levels in the synthesis of compounds prostociclino-like, hence improve the dynamic emoreologica the microcirculation and the flow velocity. The action and neutralization antiperossidasica of oxidation of LDL, prevents ateromasico the process and reduces the damage processes arteriosclerotici. Also plays an important role in accelerating and controlling the activity of reparative tissue from the detrimental concerned. Thanks also to the AA.arginina and ornithine on the metabolism of t.muscolare, the pump muscle pump and respiratory enhance the action emocinetica through improving the mechanism of rhythmic compression and decompression of the vases on the wall surface and deep satellites of the arteries. Their action is enhanced by a back face through the compression exerted on the deep veins of the foot from plantar contractions of the muscles and superficial veins of the extremities through the stretching of the skin (dermal pump '). Increasing the speed of the blood improves gaseous exchange, the contribution nutritizio and removal of catabolic actions affecting in turn benefit trophism tissue, especially by avoiding the formation of excessive amounts of granulation tissue is the permanence result in damage to structures with possible abnormal development. This action takes place, every time altered the balance of the oxidative balance, through the destruction of peroxide phospholipids of biological membranes, a process which is one of the main mechanisms of cell damage by erosive action. Bergamot juice is also connected a new treatment system for natural induction collagen (GPLL8) that stimulates the natural production in the case of progressive decrease in determining the aging of the skin-tion. If not properly stimulated, the reduction of collagen of the skin promotes the appearance of wrinkles and photoaging. E 'a technique that is gradually realized in a moment without any preparation at home, we shall submit up to five treatments using treatment with transdermal vehicle bearer (farma teb), which does not ever need to follow additional steps to mini-invasive surgery. The rejuvenation treatment-tion starts with the nourishment of the skin through so that the pool of molecules able to repair the aged cells and stimulate their repli-cation and the internal metabolic functions, cutting through a protocol antiossodante the presence of free radicals that tend to make them grow old and die prematurely. The food is prepared from cream-based vitamins, growth factors, molecules antioxidant (anti free radicals), precursors of nucleic acids and polypeptides. In this way, the skin begins to be "prepared", the cell structures will reorganize the fibroblasts increase the production of collagen and elastin, and structures among the cells grow stronger. The skin, thus, began buying brightness and becomes more consistent and more toned. Once nourished the skin is subjected to a series of treatments as carriers in the deep dermis products even more specific and in concentrations greater than the creams without the use of needles. It is used a device that carries the active ingredients subcutaneously penetrate them so privileged. Thus triggers the physiological process of liberation of large quantities of growth factors of their own. This allows the start of the restructuring of the entire dermis in the treated area with a visible improvement of wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. The skin treated no edema or hematoma, and you can report to work without the signs of the treatment which has just undergone, with a decidedly skin rejuvenation. The advantages of this method are progressive in the absolute absence of risk and redness, as often happens after the laser treatment. This is the best result possible. To further enhance the production of collagen is sufficient to proceed with the application of home products. Scientific focus on olive oil The active substance in question is the 'olea europeina ". Biomimetic experiments in fotoprotezione skin from biomolecules dell'Olea europeina in three-dimensional cell culture to assess the damage induced by ultraviolet radiation, eg. UVB, the skin of animals in conditions of induced oxidative stress has allowed an assessment of the protections with fitomolecole antioxidants guided through the skin by electrostatic repulsion and / or elettrosmosi for elettrotransdermoforesi a particular electric field at low intensities, this innovative technique to treat cosmetic professional derivatives dell'ulivo seconds after evaluation in vivo have demonstrated the effectiveness of fitomolecole dell'ulivo applied elettrotransdermoforesi. 'Olea europeina is recommended in chronic diseases in low-calorie diets, but especially in the prevention of cancer. Recent studies in all 'Università di Bari results have shown that monounsaturated fatty acids are associated with reduced mortality. In particular, 15 gr. a day of monounsaturated fatty acids are associated with a 20% reduction of mortality in the elderly population ultra sessantacinquenne. Confirmation to that effect come from the department of epidemiology at the University of Athens, who led-control studies which show that the incidence of mortality appears lower in Mediterranean countries where olive oil covers a significant part the contribution fat. Just because rich in vitamin E, the extra virgin olive oil has a great antioxidant power and is therefore indicated in the diets, increases the good cholesterol. The concept of "typicality" of food products and the wealth of agriculture and the food industry lies in the typical raw materials and processes: globalization can not jeopardize these particularities. The Province (Reggio Calabria) has a richness and a variety of foods and flavors unique to the world. This is not random, but rather the result of a millenarian culture that are interwoven with history, art and environment. Today our export agribusiness reached about € 30M in an expansionary trend of the regional export (in recent years has increased to 3% of national recovering a huge delay) and our image around the world is often coupled to the great wines and food products of excellence. Understanding globalization as an opportunity to exchange can help this process, provided that the small and medium players have great potential to benefit. To do this it is necessary cohesion and coordination between farmers, society, culture, public administration, business. Today, the target consumer is curious and attentive throughout. So we must offer healthy, good, and if possible at a fair price. Careful assurance chain is already a good start to defend themselves from the risk of contamination 'territorial'. The globalization of taste is not in itself constitute a threat if there is the awareness of consumers about the origin of raw materials and production methods are adopted. It may be an opportunity if the Italian agri-food businesses are able to spread worldwide the peculiarities of their production, closely linked to the territory of origin and the experience gained in the processing and transformation. The new consumer is willing to pay, if it meets the criteria of quality and taste. To do this it must be fought the phenomenon of imitation and forgery. Just think, for example, that the so-called "Italian sounding" on the U.S. market is estimated at least 10 times in value above the actual consumption of "Made in Italy 'certificate, considering all sectors exporters. The promotion and protection of trademarks and is thus the main problem to safeguard and promote the "typical" and the penetration in international markets. It 'important to intervene with products and services built specifically on the needs of different sectors - from wine to oil and all'ortofrutta - with finalized project "Agriculture as" the certainty that only through a proper relationship between productive activity and processing it can successfully exploit our great heritage agribusiness. The protection of the individual mark for each company is the most intuitive and viable. With the consortium protection at enlarging the product but not necessarily become more effective in competitive terms. Several factors impede the implementation of the defenses of origin: the general is lacking in the harmonization of the interests of environmental protection with trade and economic and does not recognize sufficiently the small production, which is the primary form of preservation of the typical local is still lacking the "know" food consumers and therefore the ability to select quality products, the WTO does not yet allow adequate defenses and leaves much room for action in countries focusing on imitation of well-known European products, generating confusion in buyers just informed. In summary, the hallmarks of current can be further improved, with labels more transparent and clear traceability of components. It should be made known throughout the Italian territory, covered by PDO and PGI with public policy actions that allow even small businesses that can not afford expensive advertising campaigns, to take advantage of this "asset" national. Currently, in fact they tend to be limited to the internal market, where food and wine culture preservation niche qualitative (but for how long?). A coordinated public action would promote the growth of the consortia, which are necessary to overcome the fragmentation and share the costs of promoting and managing the massive production, typical of international markets. Investment in R & D and Innovation It should facilitate investment in R & D projects launched in the territory and chain finalized. Innovation and research are two buttons very painful. Innovation is the strategic key to the success of agri-food products of quality. Only through innovative processes that can be replicated on an industrial scale the characteristics observed in the production craft, made in limited quantities, providing adequate safeguards for the consumer. It should be noted that investment in agriculture is increasingly linked to an ethical vision of itself. Do not you think more in terms of increased productivity and less work (ie most machines), but a productivity right (non-invasive to the natural) and more conscious productions. So today in agriculture that is a complex ethical thinking and social. Innovation and research are supported by adequate resources. Then becomes the important role of financial institutions and public finance, especially at regional and local levels, in line with the "devolution" of the functions of promotion of local production activities. As in the case for the purpose of trademarks and protection of territorial origin, including investment in R & D, to be supported, would require a broad-based collective of companies that exceed the fragmentation of production. This type of investment (fully depreciated hours subject to certain principles in the budget), can also support specific projects which involve a chain of real development in the area. The important thing is that resources are devoted to what research really is and that the use of which can generate value. The research and development has remained one of the few (together the "Convergence") in which the EU permits, and also with their own funds, credit facilities to businesses. The problem, at least in Italy, it is the delays between appraisal and actual disbursement. It would be useful and effective incentives include automatic and / or tax relief for companies that perform R & D activities for valorizar food products. It 'still the decisive action of the banks in favor of intangible assets, making it possible to develop competitive advantages for companies that move in increasingly competitive markets. E 'that a greater awareness by the public and private finance in this direction. The distribution network In more and more large retail space on the benches to be niche products. The large retail commercial reality is the most important and well-being then the modern distribution channels and the spaces on the benches of the large distribution companies. However, some problems due to the strong bargaining power of large distributors, which all too often concerned only to show sales volumes. The lack of knowledge of local products helps to make unlikely the correct perception of quality by consumers, a feature more often associated with high prices that the organoleptic value. Until yesterday the niche products were relegated to the exclusive shops and wine bars and were inaccessible to the general public. Today something is already happening and someone has converted to products coming from small farms scattered in the world. This is a very important signal of change, offering consumers a wider range of flavors that seemed almost completely erased from 'approval made by the big industry. E 'therefore essential to support these processes with conviction, certain that this innovation is in the interest of a more balanced development, in economic and social, of the territory. Sectoral data The food industry with its 6500 small and large companies and its 400 employees is the second compartment after the national manufacturing sector, with a GDP of well over 100 billion annually. On the export sector is characterized by a relative bound, while in the general difficulties of our economy competitive. The food deficit in the balance seems stabilized thanks to a containment of imports. Germany, the largest foreign customer, accounts for 17.7% of Italian (in 2007 after years of stagnation in demand in Germany grew by 5% compared to 2006), the U.S. has 12.3% (-1, 2%) and France 11, 9% (+6.1%). Increasing exports to the United Kingdom (+10.4%), Poland (+38.6%) and Russia (+17.6%). The impact of export turnover to total turnover has improved in recent years (from 14% in 2005 we moved to 16% in 2007), thanks to the growing prestige of Italian cuisine, but is still below the 20% French and 22% German. In respect of the Calabria, according to estimates compiled by the main national research institutes, in 2006 the regional GDP would have grown in a range between 0.5 and 1, 3 per cent, recovering only part of the decline ' previous year (2.1 percent), the growth is due mainly to the development of construction and certain services. In agriculture the amounts collected have declined in all major regional crops. Grew tourist flows in the region, while remaining geographically undiversified and concentrated in the summer months. The number of transit passengers in airports in the region grew by more than one quarter. As regards trade with foreign countries, according to information dell'Istat in the first half of 2007 the value of exports grew by 38.6 percent compared to the same half of the previous year. This figure compared with a national growth of the value of exports amounted to 11, 7 per cent, of which about three quarters are due to the growth in average unit values. The largest contribution to growth has been contributed by exports of machinery and mechanical appliances, chemicals, means of transport are decreased exports of agricultural products, textiles and clothing. Imports reached the value of about 290 million euros, up 5.0 percent versus the first half of 2006. As far as the bergamot, over the years it has been initiated in some industries Calabrians a process of improvement and adaptation of patterns of production, focusing primarily on the use of mining equipment similar to those used for the production of other citrus juices drinkable. The initial results were encouraging and there was confirmation that bergamot is also possible to obtain a juice from the good organoleptic requirements are met when the dictates of modern technology, already experimented with other citrus fruits.
martedì 5 maggio 2009
Introduction to Fungi
The diet of rice
Therapeutic rice
When it comes to Mediterranean diet, the association with pasta as a food symbol of this particular power supply has become almost automatically into the popular, it is necessary to point out, however, that the high proportion of complex carbohydrates that characterizes this type of diet must not only referring to pasta, but rice, which is an honorable place in the Southern culinary tradition.
The consumption of rice should be encouraged because it is one of those foods that, when taken regularly as part of a Mediterranean-type, can be of great help in maintaining, promoting and / or retrieve a good state of psychological well-being physical; rice because it is among the food, a very special place: it is not just a good healthy and nutritious food, but also at the same time, a real dietary product offered by nature.
This position has always been recognized in medicine for many reasons, conditions that once were empirical, but now modern science has been demonstrated through rigorous scientific research.
It appears, therefore, important to focus attention on the nutritional composition of rice, emphasizing the qualities that this food diet has been shown to possess. Among the positive characteristics that have rice, we recall first of its high digestibility, higher than any other flour, including pasta, the carbohydrate fraction consists of rice from starch is, in fact, in the form of granules with very small (2 -- 10 microns), and also the relationship between the two components of starch (the straight-l '-amylose and the branched-l'-amylopectin, which affect the digestibility and absorption), is in favor dell'amilopectina , which is more easily attacked by enzymes Amylolytic and, therefore, more easily digestible.
In this digest, is associated with the high-level intestinal absorption of nutrients in rice, because the salivary enzymes (those dell'orletto brush pancreatic and intestinal) are able to break down the starch into its components (amylose and amyl pectin and, respectively, maltose and alpha-dextrin), totally absorbed nutrients at the level of the small intestine.
The carbohydrate component of rice, it must also be a regulator effect on intestinal flora, as a diet mainly based on rice, select the type of fermentative bacteria, which confer resistance to intestinal colonization by the pathogen, this unique feature has led doctors, between the nineteenth and twentieth century, to give the rice a characteristic dietoterapia important for the treatment of intestinal ailments flogistiche, so much so that many today still remember the "white rice" as prescribed by your doctor in case of therapy in diseases of the load gastroenteric.
Regarding the fraction of protein contained in rice, it is important to emphasize how proteins in rice have a better amino acid composition compared with other grains, thanks to dell'aminoacido lysine, defined as essential in the human organism is unable to synthesize themselves, which must necessarily be introduced through the diet, and this gives the rice protein biological value highest among the various cereals, also, another thing to remember is that the protein in rice does not contain the gliadin and glutenin fractions, typical of hard and soft wheat, which allow the formation of gluten, but that in many cases cause severe food intolerance (eg. celiac's disease).
Even taking into account the lipid component present in the rice, it is because this food is special in its composition, because, in rice are predominant essential fatty acids (called essential because their presence in the human diet depends only dall'apporto) Series 18:2, n-6 (linoleic acid, 29-42%) and the range 18:3, n-3 (linolenic acid, 0.8-1%).
These essential fatty acids are fundamental constituents of the phospholipids of all cell membranes and are essential to carry out the normal functions of all tissues and organs, a diet based on rice provides sufficient quantities of essential fatty acids, allowing the physiological performance of all cellular metabolic reactions.
As for the mineral content of rice, we stress the positive relationship between sodium and potassium: the low sodium content (5 milligrams in 100 grams of food) and, conversely, the high potassium content (92 milligrams per 100 grams of food) are in fact a positive feature of this food, thanks to his low sodium content, remember that rice was the pillar, in a not so distant past, a particular intervention dietoterapico very effective, the diet of Kempner , made of rice boiled without salt, indicated in essential hypertension, when not only products but also many dietary drugs were present there to come.
In relation to content in trace elements present in the rice stand out is the large amount of selenium and silicon. Recall that the selenium is one of the most powerful antioxidants, molecules that the human body has at its disposal to counter the damage caused by free radicals, which are molecules that are formed during the physiological reactions that occur in the result or injury from Part of the external environment, free radicals are unstable molecules with high reactivity, which may take important roles in pathogenesis clinical aspect.
As for silicon, we stress that this micro-nutrient, recently seen as essential trace element for humans, has attracted attention because of its ability to stimulate cells osteopoietiche (is present in high concentrations in osteoblasts) and its role in shaping the fundamental substance of connective tissue, as is required for the formation of collagen and dell'elastina (proteins, respectively, give the connective tissues their elastic properties and contractility).
Another characteristic that distinguishes rice from other foods is that the shift from farm to table is straightforward and fast: in fact, the technological process which precedes the consumption is very simple: after sbramatura and refining, is usually served as only after boiling and then the simple chain that carries the rice on our plates does not allow that to happen to this food adulteration.
The fact that the rice for human consumption should only be eaten cooked makes a food hygienically safe, provided, of course, between the kitchen and use not spend much time and do not, therefore, contamination with a particular pathogen causes tossinfezioni of food: Bacillus cereus.
The positive characteristics noted that rice has, both from a point of view of nutrition that high safety sanitation, it should also encourage consumption in view of the fact that scientific research, which are currently carried on rice, are bringing to light other new, important and positive features of this foodstuff, remember, in fact, that several Japanese studies have shown that a particular fraction glutenin peptide isolated from rice and rice prolamina (defined bioactive peptides) present a strong antihypertensive activity; is currently searching for the possibility of using these peptides for pharmacological purposes.
We recall also that the rice bran, in addition to fibrous components, also contains gamma-oryzanolo, (a phytosterol not saponified), it was shown that the intake of gamma-oryzanolo results in a reduction of serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglycerides (remember that high levels of these compounds represent risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease), and also reduces the risk aterogenico, improving significantly the ratio LDL cholesterol / HDL and ApoB / ApoA.
It should be emphasized the importance of rice in the group of functional foods (the so-called "functional food") which are specific foods which, in addition to their intrinsic nutritional value, also contain a special mix of ingredients that is designed to allow a better functioning of the human organism, associated to the prevention and treatment of some special diseases and the extrinsic functional foods and the concept of a food that combines synergistically in both the nutritional benefits that those doctors, making it increasingly tenuous border between food pure and simple and the product or pharmacological treatment.
Are therefore three main conditions that define a "functional food":
- Is a food (not capsules or tablets or powder);., - Must be consumed as part of daily diet (and hence should not be integrated);
- Once ingested, it must present a peculiar feature, which is to settle a particular function, such as: improving the physiological defense mechanisms of the body, preventing specific diseases, control the psycho-physical conditions, slow down the physiological aging process.
The first functional food that has been traded to Japan (the only nation that, to date, present a special legislation for the registration of these particular foods) in 1993 was the rice ipoallergenizzante. The factor allergenizzante content in rice was identified in a protein fraction from the molecular weight of 14-16 Kdalton; DNA sequences encoding these allergenic proteins have been isolated from the seeds of rice.
Through a special technique was repressed the expression of the gene allergies in rice seeds during maturation, an analysis of the seeds by ELISA test using monoclonal antibodies that specifically identify the allergen for 16 KDalton, showed that the allergenic content of this molecule in the seeds of plants of this particular rice ipoallergenizzante is significantly lower than in the seed of traditional rice plants.
Use of this rice ipoallergenizzante is therefore essential for those individuals who have shown an allergic reaction to the rice (positive response to the RAST-immunoglobulin E-radioallergo-sorbent assay for the rice), several studies have shown that the assumption for a period of 4 weeks of rice ipoallergenizzante (excluding completely from the diet rice classic) by persons suffering from atopic dermatitis to allergic basis has resulted in a significant improvement of extension and of the severity of skin lesions. Even in patients with bronchial asthma due to allergic reaction to the rice, using rice ipoallergenizzante has proved useful, because it has determined the total disappearance of asthma attacks.
The food allergies are a growing phenomenon in recent decades, so the opportunity to have a functional food such as rice ipoallergenizzante (perfectly superimposable with regard to the characteristics of common rice used) represents a significant advantage both in terms of prevention (to be advised to subjects in which a predisposition is assumed), which from a therapeutic (compulsory recruitment for allergy sufferers).
The employment of "functional food" is part of a new line of investigation and analysis by the international scientific research in the past, it was, in fact, research in food items that could prove adverse to health (eg a carcinogen), while today we're looking for protective factors, which, once identified, are used to enrich the daily food intake in order to maximize its effects and to expand their consumption in all segments of the population.
Within the category of "functional food", rice is also part of the group as part of fortified foods, using a particular technology (defined as "coating method"), the rice is enriched with these nutrients, extremely useful for the welfare the human body: the essential amino acid L-lysine, the macro calcium and iron, and lastly, the vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D.
The rice of the future will, therefore, not only in quality, but will allow the consumer to associate the pleasures of the table, preventive action on their health.
lunedì 4 maggio 2009
The rice of Sibari

Some might say why the rice in Calabria? This one might err and I ve the port on your table after you have personally tasted. And I can assure you that has a flavor and an aroma very special thanks to the sun that radiates Calabria and allows the rice to mature to the right point. Exist in our region, concentrated in the Plain of Sibari, old rice fields, which over the years, have reached the remarkable area of 562 hectares. These rice-producing fifteen varieties of rice (both kinds Indicates Japonica), among these also are cultivated rice, such as aromatic ones, which are difficult to allocate agronomic rice in other areas of Italy. The rice produced in the Plain of Sibari (35/40.000 quintals) is recognized by major rice mills in Italy, high quality. In addition to producing quality, these rice fields are combined perfectly with the balance podiatrist in the area, because it enables us to keep the saline risalienze of vast areas of the Plains. Only in the common Corigliano, Cassano allo Ionio Villapiana and are estimated at more than 4,000 hectares affected by risalienze saline (salt) that would significantly benefit from the cultivation of maize, especially with the new techniques that allow the cultivation almost dry, with consumption water similar to those of a common corn crop, medical or sugar beet. A boost to the cultivation of rice caused by consumption of the food due to the discoveries about its health properties: high digestibility, vitamin, significant presence of mineral salts, antioxidant properties, antiurico for people suffering from gout, uricemia, cholesterol and atherosclerosis, suited to the power of the first and indispensable for those who suffer from celiac disease. Among the main companies that produce rice in the Plain of Sibari, there is the MAGIS srl with 250 hectares of rice fields, and a factory used for processing. The system for processing of such rice is a wholly own craft to keep those traditions of rice, they are not changing the organoleptic and nutritive substances of the product. After a careful historical research and market the MAGIS srl came out with a brand that shows beyond its geographical location is also a niche product that is: RICE TO SIBARI.
Brief on the plain of Sibari
Altomonte, known center of the province of Cosenza, is located on a promontory about 500 meters high, prospettante the Ionian sea. In 1342 Pope Clement VI granted to Philip Sangineto permission to begin construction, based on the Roman S. Maria de 'franchise, consecrated by the Normans on 18 November 1052, the temple in Gothic-angioino which made famous Altomonte the church dedicated to St. Mary of Consolation. Sibari founded by Achei between two rivers, the Crati and Sibari, between 720 and 708 BC, was one of the most important of Magna Grecia. To visit absolutely excavations, where you can verify the presence of three settlements (Sybaris, THURIUM and copy) in some places even superimposed. The area is located to the left of the river Crati, is crossed by state Jonica 106 and includes the excavation of "Horse Park" and "Park of the Bulls." Schiavonea. In the plain between the river Malfrancato and Coriglianeto, known as "Il Cupo", since the twelfth century there is a small group of fishermen. Inserted in the heart of Schiavonea, opposite the Church and the Tower of Cupo, the "Square" is an imposing building normally rectangular, built between 1846 and 1850. Today Schiavonea has a new port. Distinctive and interesting the arrival of vessels every afternoon landing excellent fresh fish. Corigliano Calabro: It seems that the first name was Corigliano Kopion, garden oil or the end indicating the greek licorice root that grows spontaneously. Il Castello Aragonese (XV century), elegant, strong, majestic, has 4 towers, battlements, and keep the bridge elevatoio. Internal full of elegant salons and important works of art including the triptych by Domenico Morelli (Madonna and Child with Saints). Valuable paintings and carvings are preserved in many churches: S. Peter S. Antonio, Santa Chiara, S. Francesco di Paola, S. Anna. Rossano "small Calabrie of Ravenna", built on a cliff, is the highest seem rispettoai its 270 meters asl Its remarkable churches, the oldest of the city is St Mark (X - XI century) is a rectangular twin of the "Catholic Stilo"
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