OUR HEALTH

Italian food is deliciously simple, which is why we work with big and small students of all ages so they can learn and share the joy of putting a healthy and well-balanced plate of food on the table. We should all be curious and it’s never too late to learn! About getting the most out of your food. It’s rewarding, we find. Our in-house nutritionist loves to share her knowledge of the Mediterranean diet. And her thoughts on healthy planning and eating. Over recent years, we’ve expanded our range of products, so there’s something for every diet and lifestyle. And now our vegan, free from and reduced fat recipes are firm favourites around dinner tables up and down the country.

We nourish so we flourish

Being well and well-being

Our nutritional expert- Roberta

Recipes for students

Classic Basil Pesto

Every little jar of our Pesto is made with more than one hundred Italian basil leaves.
Brought together with Pine nuts, oil, Grana Padano & Pecorino cheese.
And the care, flair and love of our Italian family.

Our In-house Nutritionist Roberta

Our in-house nutritionist Roberta, supports consumers in learning about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, and offers practical tips, recipes and advice to help to transform food lives. Here are Roberta's top tips and heathy recipe recommendations...

REDUCE SUGAR & SIMPLE CARBS

Cut your intake of sugary starchy foods, such as cakes, sweets, biscuits, crisps, fruit juices and soft drinks as much as you can. They rapidly increase your blood sugar, causing sugar spikes, a surge in insulin and weight gain. Best to limit them to less than twice a week!

INCREASE NATURAL HEALTHY FATS

Healthy fats, like olive oil, are key for good health and are an important part of the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil helps lower your levels of "bad" cholesterol to promote good cardiovascular health and it is rich in phenols, which are potent antioxidants capable of lowering inflammation and fighting free radical damage.

EAT PROTEIN AT EVERY MEAL

Protein is essential for the maintenance of good health as they are not only an important building block of bones, muscles, skin and blood but are also needed to repair your tissues, to make hormones and for the functioning of your immune system.

EAT A RAINBOW of VEGETABLES

Fresh fruits and vegetables form the basis of the Mediterranean diet, and you’ll need to eat 7 to 10 servings per day. These contain many essential vitamins and nutrients and are rich in fibre, which help the ‘good’ microbes in your gut.

BE LIBERAL WITH HERBS AND SPICES

Herbs and spices make food tastier and boost your health. Indeed, modern science has now shown that many of them carry remarkable health benefits as they contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds.

ENJOY RED WINE IN MODERATION

Red wine is high in beneficial antioxidants, and it provides resveratrol, a phytonutrient that supports cardiovascular health, promotes the health of your brain and might even prevent cancer. Make sure you practice moderation when drinking red wine, capping your total alcohol intake to just one small measure each day.

NO SNACKING BETWEEN MEALS

Eat 3 well balanced main meals a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner - and leave at least 4-5 hour gaps in between. No snacking or grazing helps to train your endocrine system to balance blood sugar and it will also let your digestive system rest between meals, promoting digestive wellness.

ALWAYS HAVE BREAKFAST

Studies indicate that eating breakfast reduces the risk of obesity and chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and raised cholesterol. Do not skip it, unless you have decided to follow a structured program of Intermittent Fasting.