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Hypovitaminosis D in an Italian population of healthy subjects and hospitalized patients. Romagnoli E, Caravella P, Scarnecchia L, Martinez P, Minisola S. Br J Nutr. 1999 Feb;81(2):133-7. PMID: 10450331 The results of the present study emphasize the importance of 25-hydroxyvitamin D measurement, and the need to increase vitamin D intake in Italy; foodstuff fortification and supplement use must be considered in order to prevent negative effects of vitamin D deficiency on skeletal integrity. All hospitalized patients, both in summer and in winter, are characterized by the highest prevalence of hypovitaminosis D, especially the older patients. Medical inpatients may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency,

Take the family on a global tour with these Italian-inspired meatloaves.

The foods that most of us have selected in the past few decades have been the exact ones that set the stage for high blood sugar and insulin resistance. However, if we take the time to learn to be savvy food consumers, we'll not only reverse these two health conditions, but we'll prevent them from happening through our life.

Pizza , Italian pronunciation: [ˈpittsa]) is an oven-baked, flat, round bread typically topped with a tomato sauce... #pizza #food #delivery #chinese #takeaways http://bit.ly/1cH0XBk

Pizza , Italian pronunciation: pittsa is an oven-baked, flat, round bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese... #pizza #takeaways #restaurants #food http://bit.ly/1cH0XBk

Lasagna is one of the best Italian meals invented. I love making it for my family, and having leftovers for weeks to come. It doesn't require that many ingredients or advanced cooking skills to make and it can be a little healthier than regular l ...

Miano L. [Mediterranean diet, micronutrients and prostate carcinoma: a rationale approach to primary prevention of prostate cancer] Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2003 Sep;75(3):166-78. Review. Italian. PMID: 14661397 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Consuming cheese from ewe's milk, rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), may reduce markers linked to heart disease, suggest results from a small Italian study. Researchers from the University of Florence report that ewe's milk rich in cis-9, trans-11 CLA produced favourable changes in inflammatory cytokines and platelet aggregation, both of which are associated with atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries due to the build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls.

The Maltese and the Greeks are the heavyweights of Europe, figures from the European Commission reveal. The Italians and French the most trim, while the average Briton - like the average European - is slightly over the ideal weight. Obesity, which is linked to a range of health problems, including heart disease, is a growing problem across much of the developed world.

Going to a wine tasting party can be a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone… http://tasywine.wordpress.com

Now you can indulge without the guilt! Top a small store-bought whole-wheat pizza crust.