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Insalata di Quinoa, Avocado e Mango (Quinoa, Avocado and Mango Salad)

21 July 2023 by Paola Leave a Comment

Quinoa salad

Quinoa, avocado and mango salad is one my favorite exotic salads. It is a tasty, healthy and EASY meal to prepare. It is worth to try! Quinoa provides essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It helps regulate the digestive system and keep you fuller and more satisfied. In addition quinoa is gluten free, therefore suitable for… 

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Filed Under: My favorite recipes, Salads Tagged With: Avocado, Gluten free, Mango, Quinoa, Salad

Pantesca Salad

7 April 2022 by Paola 4 Comments

Pantesca salad

Pantesca salad: this is a delicious salad that recalls the island of Pantelleria (Sicily) from which originates. I love it for a summer meal. If you are in Pantellaria try the local one, it is super tasty! Mackerel (called in Italian “pesce azzurro”) is common in the Mediterranean sea and highly nutritious. It is rich… 

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Filed Under: Fish and seafood, My favorite recipes Tagged With: Fish, pantesca, Salad, Tomatoes

Ceci e Cavolo Nero (Chikpeas and Kale)

19 November 2020 by Paola 3 Comments

Chickpeas and kale

This is a great autumn-winter dish when kale is in season. It is tasty and healthy side dish or main dish for a light meal. This is a perfect vegetarian/vegan recipe but omnivores love it too, like me!!! Chickpeas are legumes with a remarkable nutritional profile: good source of vegetable protein, vitamins, minerals (iron, magnesium… 

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Chickpeas, Kale, Mediterranean diet, Salad

Insalata di Pasta Mediterranea (Mediterranean Pasta Salad)

20 June 2016 by Paola Leave a Comment

Insalata di pasta mediterranea

Mediterranean pasta salad is a tasty summer dish, perfect to prepare on a warm day when don’t want to stand in front of the stove but still want to enjoy a simple, refreshing and light dish! I suggest having it as a main dish for your midday meal – it is satisfying, rich in many… 

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Filed Under: My favorite recipes, Pasta, Risotto and Gnocchi Tagged With: Mediterranean, Pasta, Salad

MY BOOKS

CORONAVIRUS “La Nuova Normalità”

la nuova normalità
CORONAVIRUS “La Nuova Normalità”
Cosa viviamo e cosa muterà
Con Elvira Conca

Honestly Healthy

Honestly Healthy
Honestly Healthy.
Insalate e frullati per tutti i giorni

THE MAMMA MIA! DIET

the Mamma Mia! Diet
My second book: THE MAMMA MIA! DIET -The secret italian way to good health.

Love is eating

Love is Eating - the book
Healthy and Tasty Italian Recipes for family Meals - My Book

Lake Como Luxury Retreat

An Italian Luxury Retreat at Lake Como. Wellness, Cooking, Nutrition and Culture. Simplicity and sustainability. Live as an Italian for a week with Como-native Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn, renowned author, health coach and food writer.

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Healthy Italian Lifestyle

One of the essential steps in living a long and happy life is making time to care for yourself.

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