Organic Oats Drink

I reached for this at the supermarket not having a clue hahahha but! Omg guys, I think this drink is really good. And this is different from all of theother drinks I tried. This is more liquidy and not very milky and I like it that way. It is not upsetting to the tummy. I do use this as milk in the morning for my cereals and even my cappuccino.

There is not much of information about this brand in particular so I just have to insert the information on the pack.

Being organic, it is expected to be low fat and no salt. I like that this is sugar free and lactose free

Nutritional info per 100ml:

Energy 46 kcal
Fats 1,2g
Saturated fats 0,2g
Carbohydrates 8,0g
Sugar 6,0g
Fibre 0,8g
Protein 0,5g
Salt 0,10g

Ingredienti:

Water
Oats12% organic
Sunflower oil organic
Marine salt

I will easily repurchase this again as I am very satisfied with it. I also tried it with my protein powder and it is just delicious.

This is so light on the tummy, I think the lightest out of all the drinks that I have tried.

If you are looking for a vegetarian or vegan drink this might be for you.

I have discussed in one of my article, the benefits of oats. So if you are curious I invite you to read that as well. https://fasebeauty.com/2022/11/18/oats/

As always, thank you so much for reading!

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9 giugno 2023 0

Natural Soy Drink

high protein
natural soy
vegetable protein — Go Fit Wellness High Protein Natural Soy Drink

I want to share another drink that I found at Todis, a local supermarket.

This brand is. not new to me. In fact when I saw it on the shleves, I thought it’s familiar. So I went ahead and bought it out of curiosity.

This is a 50g vegetable protein drink with soy as base. 100% italian soy and high protein content ideal for an active diet, balanced and rich in taste

It is also good news for people who are lactose intollerant and cannot take gluten as well as this is Lactose free, Gluten-free and with low salt content..

The Ingredients are very simple:

water
italian soy 13%
sugar
vanilla aroma
marine salt

Nutritional Information: per 200ml

Energy 69kcal

Fats 3,2g

Saturated fats 0,50g

Carbohydrates 4,70g

Sugar 3,40 g

Fibre 0,90g

Protein 5,00g

Salt 0,10g

Soy is an excellent source of vegetable protein. Of course it is perfect for people who do not consume animal protein, whether for health or ethical reasons. Soy provides proteins of high nutritional quality: in particular, it contains the nine essential amino acids that our body is unable to synthesize and therefore need to be ingested through food.

It is a fundamental nutrient for the proper functioning of our body. In fact, it is included in the diet of athletes, people who ar einto sports, and wellness enthusiasts. Protein impacts positivity on metabolism, energy and development of lean body mass.

The Go For Fit brand produces high quality products for the whole family, for the athletes and for everyone who actually want a balance on food intake without sacrificing taste and enjoyment.

I am so happy I have discovered this brand. And I am satisfied so far. If you are very conscious about what you eat and drink, this brand has it all for you.

This soy drink actually surprised me. I did use it more as milk in the morning for breakfast rather than a drink for my smoothie for example. I should have tried drinking it that way, too. It is actually good for smoothies and protein drinks. But all the same I really like it with my cereals and even used it as milk for my cappuccino.

If you are vegan or vegetarian, please do check out this brand, their food products are amazing and delicious. I am not sponsored you all know that but I love to share my thoughts on various products that I really like.

Thank you so much for reading. I will see you on my next article! ciao!

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2 giugno 2023 0

Crunchy Burger

crunchy vegetable burger
pumpkin
dried tomatoes
zerbinati
lentil crockbrugers
vegetarian — pumpkin and dried tomatoes 2x80g

Crockburger is a crunchy vegetable burger which is produced mainly with pumpkin and dried tomatoes until Zerbinati expanded the range with 4 new other variants based on legumes and vegetables.

Vegetable burgers and croquettes are dressed in a refined breading with a unique and irresistible taste. Thanks to its crunchiness and distinctive ingredients, the new “Crock” line offers consumers a quick, tasty and balanced meal. 100% vegetable and without preservatives, Crockburgers and Crockettes are ready in a few minutes in an air fryer, but also in a pan and in the oven.

Lentil crockburgers (2x80g), available in versions with spinach and herbs and with pumpkin and sun-dried tomatoes, have a super crunchy cornflake breading, unique on the market, and are a source of protein. I was quite impressed to be honest about the breading as I love cornflakes. It has always been a part of my breakfast diet and it is good to know that I can also eat it at lunch LOL!

Inspired by the most popular recipes on the market, the “Crock” line uses the vegetables most loved by Italians (spinach, pumpkin, zucchini and potatoes) combining all the taste and crunchiness with nutritional aspects: the whole range is in fact rich in fiber and protein.

Nutritional Value per 100g

Energia 216 kcal
Grassi 6,9 g
di cui acidi grassi saturi0,8 g
Carboidrati 30 g
di cui zuccheri 2,9 g
Fibre 3,9 g
Proteine 6,0 g
Sale. 1,8 g

Ingredients:

Red lentils
pumpkin
red breadcrumbs (wheat flour, brewer’s yeast, salt, paprika)
cornflakes (corn, sugar, salt, barley malt extract, spices)
potatoes
batter (cornmeal, flour type 0 soft wheat, wheat starch, salt)
water
sunflower oil
onion
dried tomatoes

This may contain soy, mustard, egg and milk so be mindful if you cannot eat these.

The packaging is colorful and captivating, to capture the consumer’s attention, and accepts the trend of the air fryer – the most popular cooking method of the moment. But of course the pan and the oven are good too. I personally cooked it using the old traditional pan hehehe.

Remove the tray from the cardboard, remove the protective film and heat the burger in a non-stick pan with hot oil for 8 minutes, turning it frequently.

This is another delicious discovery! I really love it and I will definitely try the other flavors too!

Thanks for reading I will see you on my next article!

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26 Maggio 2023 0

Organic Kamut Wheat Bread

I used to not mind what kind of bread I buy. I would have preferred a fresh one from the bakery but it is not something that can be conserved for a long time. So I always end up purchasing loaf bread from the grocery store.

organic Kamut Wheat bread
essenza
roberto alimentare

This is the organic Kamut Wheat bread I just recently discovered this because of a friend. This is from the Essenza line of the brand Roberto. This is a product line which caters to healthy well-being.

It is suitable for vegetarians, it has no animal fat. It is Vegan and organic

Ingredients:

Khorasan Kamut®* WHEAT flour (69.7%)
Water
extra virgin olive oil* (3.5%)
yeast
salt
dehydrated corn glucose*
malted BARLEY flour*Treated with ethyl alcohol.

* Organic ingredients.

Be careful as this might contain traces of nuts, sesame seed and soy. Unfortunately if you are allergic to those, this might not be for you.

Nutritional Information (Average nutritional values per 100g)

Energy 266 kcal
Fats 4.3g
Saturated Fats 0.7g
Carbohydrates 45,2g
Sugar 6,2g
Fibers 3.3 g
Protein 10.1 g
Salt 1,4g

It all began in a province in Treviso. Mario Canzian was working in apprenticeship in a bakeshop after a year decided to take over. The job is hard and preparing bread overnight is really long. But his passion is stronger. Mario began to create new food products like grissini.

The oven is really small that it can’t provide all of the requests. The first factory was born. Roberto Alimentare, this is the name chosen by Mario for his son and for his company.

The products are increasing and have captured the Italian families’ heart. They made food products like grissini, sliced bread, bruschetta, hamburgers and other savory snacks.

But the passion for good bread remains…

I feel like this is the softest sliced bread I have ever tried, guys, it is incredible. It is almost as fresh straight from the oven. I have never tried any wheat Kamut before and it is really good!.Please do try this one out, you won’t regret it.

Thank you so much for reading. I will see you on my next article! Ciao!

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19 Maggio 2023 0

Tofu

This is another food item that is now included in my favorite list.

I have been familiar with this ever since. Some philippine dishes use this as an ingredient.

According to my research, Tofu is a product obtained by curdling soy milk which in turn is the extract result from yellow soy beans. And it is pressed into blocks with special dedicated tools to making cheese. The production of tofu from soy milk is similar to that of cheese from cow’s milk that is why tofu is often also referred to as “vegetable cheese”.

This is very much used not only in the Philippines but also in other oriental countries. It has neutral taste and very soft in consistency.

Block tofu is also called “dry tofu”: this is the most easily available product in large-scale distribution. And this is actually the tofu that i know! It has a firm consistency, and can be cut into slices or cubes .

Silken tofu or velvety tofu on the other hand, is not yet found in large retailers but in organic food stores. You can find it both in trays and in tetrapak packages. Its consistency is very similar to that of a very soft pudding. It is used in vegan pastry to obtain spoon creams, fillings to guarantee consistency and a good binding power in doughs.

Tofu contains a discreet amount of vegetable fats and minerals like magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium that is why this is a good supplement for bone strength. This is also a variant for meat as it is rich in vegetable proteins. It has very small amounts of calories. No fats and no cholesterol.

I do know that vegetarians and vegans love this food item because of this reason.
In fact, out of 100 g of product we have 15 g of proteins, 10.5 g of fats and 1 g of carbohydrates. It is also perfect for those suffering from celiac disease because it is gluten-free

It is generally safe to consume unless particular soy allergies have been found or if a person is affected by tumor or thyroid problems.

Nutritional Value for each 100g:

Energy 154kcal
Fats 9,8g
Saturated fats 1,3g
Carbohydrates 0,7g
Sugar 0,4g
Fibre 2,5g
Protein 14,4 g
Salt 0g

Ingredients:

Soy 57%
water
Nigari

This particular brand I have already featured in one of my articles. Verde Amore has other vegan and vegetarian products just like the veggie burger that I have talked about here in my blog. I am really glad to find Tofu in their product line.

It has a simple taste and it can be cooked as a part of a dish or just plainly this bread, pasta or rice and even salad! Filipinos do use this to make pansit which is a very well-known party dish in the Philippines which is a variant of the Chinese soy spaghetti noodles.

Please do consult your healthcare provider if you aren’t allergic to soy or you don’t have any medical condition, you won’t have any problems consuming this.

I appreciate this more now that I am on the look out for nutritious food. I really like it a lot. It is simple and healthy at the same time. It is so easy to prepare and cook. Highly-recommended! With the growing market, it is now highly available even in grocery stores and supermarkets.

As always, thank you for reading! I hope you find this helpful. See you on my next article!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored article. All the products that I feature here in my blog I purchased myself. My opinion is based on my experience upon trying and using the product.

30 gennaio 2023 0

Oats

In my last article, I have talked about a skincare product which has this as a main ingredient.

Oats are one of the cereals which brings a lot of health benefits. It is good for our gut, the heart, skin and hair, too! I eat this for breakfast at least once a week. Since I can’t drink milk alone, I try to mix in some cereals.

I am aware that this is rich in fibre and it has omega as the one which helps lower cholesterol. Believe it or not, I was surprised to know that by doing all the blood tests I have discovered I have high cholesterol. They said it is also hereditary or it runs in the family. And I blame my parents for that LOL Just kidding. Maybe when I was younger I didn’t know I had lots of bad cholesterol and ate a lot of unnecessary food. I am really glad that now I have become aware of what I should avoid or maybe lessen when it comes to food items that I eat.

According to my research, oats have vitamin A and vitamin B and lots of minerals. And also.. it is rich in protein! So for all of you guys who are building muscles, maybe you are already aware of this, oats are good for you. For vegans and vegetarians this is already a part of their diet.

Now I realize this is why a lot of bars, snacks and drinks has oats as an ingredient and I don’t really mind that. This will also help if you want to loose a little bit of weight because eating oats will make you stay full for a while.

This is also gluten-free, so for people who suffer in consuming gluten, then this is safe for you to eat..

Let us take a look at the nutritional value per 100g of this particular oat bran from Tesori del Forno:

Energy 344kcal
Fats 9,4g saturated fats 1,6g
Carbohydrates 40,3g sugar 0,2g
Fiber 16,0g
Protein 16,6g
salt <0,1g

Other benefits:

provides energy
anti infiamatory
anti ageing because of protection from free radicals
antioxidant
helps in digestion

These are the reasons why oats are also being used as an ingredient for skin care, hair care products.

Oats come in flakes, grains, biscuits, flour and even milk so you have a lot of choices on how to consume this cereal.

Just like all of the other food items that I discuss here in my blog, I always mention a disclaimer that, you have to know your body, consult your healthcare provider because this might be an allergen for you. Althought it is very rare that oats can be an allergen, but at least be mindful.

I hope you like this article. Let me know your thoughts! Do you like oats? Is this part of your diet? I would love to hear from you. Thank you for reading. See you on my next article! Ciao!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored article. All the products that I feature here in my blog I purchased myself. My opinion is based on my experience upon trying and using the product.

18 novembre 2022 3

Pistacchio

Ciao everyone!

I just shared with you all my current favourite Pistacchio cream that I have been devouring almost everyday. And now I started to crave for the real pistacchio LOL.

Pistacchio

This is a dry fruit from Pistacia vera, which belongs to the family tree of Anacardiaceae. This is a fruit enclosed with a thin yet tough shell.
The origin of this fruit is the middle east. In fact this particular one that I got as the packaging suggests come from Iran. It was in Persia that it has been cultivated first during prehistoric age. Nowadays the major producer of Pistacchio are Iran, Turkey and California USA.

It has been brought here in Italy and the production has major success in the south in the island of Sicily. The renowned Pistacchi di Bronte now has claimed a DOP mark.

Pistacchio can be eaten without the rough skin, usually toasted and salted. This is why this partcular one that I got from the grocery store is in fact toasted and salted. I kinda regretted taking the salted one. We all know that too much salt is not healthy. But hey, pistacchio is really prepared as it is so that is how they are sold commercially.

But I guess the fresh natural pistacchio is much better, guys. These dry fruits are actually poor in sodium and cholesterol and it is rich in vitamin B6, thiamine, copper, phosphorus, potassium, iron and manganese. By virtue of the high lipid content, the energy intake is very high. This is why most vegan and vegetarians incorporate this in their diet and one of the most loved dry fruits out there.

They are also used like most of the relative dry fruits from the family, in the kitchen and in pastry shops in order to prepare ice cream, creams, drinks and also they are used for salumi production- yes some mortadellas have pistacchio in them (the ones produced in Bologna), and also as sauce or condiments for first and second dishes.

Let us look at the health benefits of pistacchio:

lowers bad cholesterol
protects the heart
prevents tumor
protects eyesight
maintains nervous health system
protects our skin
and contrasts diabetes type 2

Nutritional value per 100g

Energy 637 kcal
Fats 56g saturated fats 6,4 g
Carbohydrates 6,9g sugar 4,7g
Fibre 10g
Proteine 22g
Salt 2,1 g
Potassium 1060mg

Guys, I already mentioned this in my article last week that I am not very particular into dry fruits, I mean, I eat them but not my favorite. And it was incredible that the pistacchio cream has now lead me to appreciate this. And now I want to eat more LOL. When I saw it at the grocery store, I thought, ok I’ll pick this up. If I liked the cream then I shall love the snack version too!

This particular one from Chips & Lips will now be part of my snack especially if I am at work. The pack is really small and easy to carry so I guess it is really cool. Again, not a fan of salty, if you can find a natural one it is much better, toasted yes but not salty guys. I also know that some people have allergies so they cannot eat dry fruits. We are all different and this might be a good food item because of its health benefits but I understand that not all people can tollerate this. So please just be mindful.

That is it. I hope you find this article interesting. Every time I find an interesting food item it is really enjoyable for me to do research because aside from the fact that I can share these info to you, I also learn at the same time.

Thank you so much for reading! See you on my next article!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored article. All the products that I feature here in my blog I purchased myself. My opinion is based on my experience upon trying and using the product.

11 novembre 2022 0

Vegan Meatballs

I already have featured in one of my articles this brand which offers vegan and vegetarian food items. It is such a good find and I am so thrilled to try the other goodies.

pumpkin and carrot meatballs
vegan
vegetarian
high protein
no soy

They are kinda cute, because they are so tiny. It is not the usual size because they are minis! These are pumpkin and carrot meatballs!!! wow guys! wow!
I haven’t even imagined being able to taste something similar to meat.
It is very light on the stomach I didn’t have any problems at all. I love both veggies anyway. The color and sweetness is just right! It can be eaten as simple as it is or an ingredient to your recipes and meals mainly appetizer.

For all the vegetarians out there, this has high protein content, no soy at all so it is kinda new because most of the vegan food items I have tried have soy in them

It can be prepared using the oven or the pan.

pumpkin and carrot meatballs
vegan
vegetarian
high protein
soy free
ingredients

Let’s look at the ingredients:

Pumpkin 40%
restructured and rehydrated pea flour
sunflower oil
type “0” soft WHEAT flour
carrots 6%
WHEAT gluten
onion
potato flakes
tapioca starch
pea fiber
parsley
1% pumpkin powder
pea starch
vegetable broth preparation [salt, corn starch, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables in variable proportions (onion, CELERY, carrot, parsley), extra virgin olive oil, turmeric]
salt
natural flavoring
aromatic plants
brewer’s yeast

NUTRITIONAL VALUES:

Average values per 100g

Energy 260 kcal
Fat 15 g of which saturated 1.6 g
Carbohydrates 16 g of which sugars 2,4 g
Fiber 2.4 g
Protein 14 g
Salt 1.1 g

This is how they look like as I cooked them in a pan. The color is really nice. it looks good and yummy =)

Of course I already ate some that is why the after photo remained few LOL

Guys, if you ever find this brand- no actually, not even the brand, just the food item itself, I promise you it is really delicious and of course healthy. The ingredients are listed so you can check out what is inside. And if you are attentive to nutrition, everything is listed too. So this is a thumbs up for me. And it is also really easy to cook when I am in a hurry!

Thank you so much for reading, guys I hope this has been interesting to you as it is for me. Stay healthy! See you on my next article!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored article. All the products that I feature here in my blog I purchased myself. My opinion is based on my experience upon trying and using the product.

28 ottobre 2022 0

Vegetable Croquettes

It is really exciting, guys! Just recently, I have been discovering a lot of goodies and so far I am really happy I did.

Vegetable Croquettes
zucchini and basil leaves

To all of you who likes Croquettes and prefers veggies, you will definitely like this.

Unfortunately I didn’t find anything about this specific product on the brand’s website, Zerbinati. So I am just gonna list all of the information written on the packaging.

Nutritional Value per 100g:

Energy 212kcal
Fats 8,3g saturated fats 0,9g
Carbohydrates 24g sugar 3,0 g
Fiber 3,5 g
Protein 8,7g
Salt 1,7g

Ingredients:

Zucchine 28%
Potato
Pangrattato (farina di frumento, lievito di birra, salt)
Pastella 9% (corn flour, farina di grano tenero tipo 0, amido di frumento, salt)
Proteine di pisello
Water
Olio di semi di girasole
Basilico 3%
Sale iodato (sale marino, iodato di potassio 0,007%)
Pepper

This might contain soy, senape, egg, milk. So if you are allergic to these, just be careful.

Another positive thing is that it can be cooked in 3 ways: pan, oven and airfryer. I think it is interesting because most of the goodies I have tried are mostly prepared using the pan and the oven. So if you have an airfryer, you can definitely cook these using that.

There is also a small tip on how to prepare the sauce! That is also helpful!

I will defiitely eat these as a snack as a yummy treat or a meal as well. I prepare these with a little bit of rice.

This is a thumbs up for me. Tasty, easy to cook and lots of veggies in there especially zucchine and basilico in particular. So go for it if you ever find this in your local grocery store!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored article. All the products that I feature here in my blog I purchased myself. My opinion is based on my experience upon trying and using the product.

21 ottobre 2022 0

Vegetarian Steak

Tagliata: Steak

This is another product from a brand that I have already shared with you in the past.

And I came across this other food item that I got excited and just went ahead and bought it. It is really good, and I like it a lot, it really does taste like steak! but… plant-based.

This is for all of you vegetarians out there. Again I am so thrilled with this yummy discovery!

Vegetarian steak
ingredients
nutritinal value

Nutritional Value

Energy 188kcal
Fats 9,5 g saturated fats 1,2g
Carbohydrates 4,0g sugar 0,5g
Fibers 1,2 g
Protein 21 g
Salt 2,2 g

Ingredients:

Water
soy protein 13%
sunflower seed oil 9%
soy flour 7%
egg white 5%
starch
aroma
salt
yeast
onion
dextrose
wheat gluten 0,3 %
garlic
preservative: potassium sorbate

Just like most of vegetarian food items I have shared with you, this contains soy, wheat and eggs. Also some traces of celery and mustard. So if you are allergic to these, just be informed.

I have prepared this in pan. It is very easy! You will see some red flecks, I added some spicy chili! yum!

I am always very excited everytime. I hope this will give you any idea of the existence of these vegetarian food items. That if you live this lifestyle and you are very careful about the stuff that you eat and of course, if you love veggies, you have a lot of choices!

Thank you so much for supporting this series in health and diet. And this is not the end. I still might discover and will surely try to find more!

See you on my next article!

14 ottobre 2022 0