UmbrianBlog

UMBRIANBLOG was born to discuss about food, in particular the Umbrian food culture. We want to speak about the nutritional aspects, health-benefits and good recipes with the help of Daniele, a professional cook and culinary dietitian who joins our team!

Daniele Nucci

Daniele is a professional cook and currently he works as a research Dietitian and culinary Dietitian. He earned a Bachelor degree in Dietetics at University of Perugia (2004) and a Master Science degree in Human Nutrition at University of Milan (2008). Daniele Nucci organizes and leads food educational cooking-classes in which people are directly involved in food preparation, because I believe that only through direct experience with food we can learn the real meaning of food for our health and culture. He loves food and especially food from Umbria, his own region. He say: “Umbria is the green heart of Italy. Here you can enjoy a wide historical and cultural heritage, wonderful views, green hills, golden fields, lakes and amazing waterfalls… but what makes this region unforgettable is its food. I’ m sure that being born in Umbria surrounded by its amazing products (Extra Virgin Olive oil, cereals, legumes, cheeses and many more) has led me to love food and the culture of good food.

Daniele Nucci

Daniele is a professional cook and currently he works as a research Dietitian and culinary Dietitian. He earned a Bachelor degree in Dietetics at University of Perugia (2004) and a Master Science degree in Human Nutrition at University of Milan (2008). Daniele Nucci organizes and leads food educational cooking-classes in which people are directly involved in food preparation, because I believe that only through direct experience with food we can learn the real meaning of food for our health and culture. He loves food and especially food from Umbria, his own region. He say: “Umbria is the green heart of Italy. Here you can enjoy a wide historical and cultural heritage, wonderful views, green hills, golden fields, lakes and amazing waterfalls… but what makes this region unforgettable is its food. I’ m sure that being born in Umbria surrounded by its amazing products (Extra Virgin Olive oil, cereals, legumes, cheeses and many more) has led me to love food and the culture of good food.

Why should Extra Virgin Olive Oil be an essential ingredient of a healthy diet?

Extra Virgin Olive oil (EVOO) is one of the pillar of the Mediterranean Diet. Although we kwon that the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet are not ascribed to one single ingredient, but to a synergistic action of many foods and behaviors, many studies have shown that Extra Virgin Olive oil plays a crucial role as a health enhancer and longevity promoter.

LEGUMES: THE REASON WHY ARE CONSIDERED KEY COMPONENTS OF AN HEALTHY DIET

Legumes are at the same time a nutritional dense and low-cost food, with a greater quantity of proteins, twice the amount in wheat and rice. Legumes are a sustainable opportunity both in terms of reducing the impact of the diet, and as a strategy to improve health.

UMBRIAN GRASS PEA BURGER

A tasty and healthy recipe by our culinary dietitian Daniele Nucci with a typical Umbrian legumes :CICERCHIE!
Cicerchie is a very versatile legume and we will prepare an amazing hamburger!