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  • ¿Los cítricos protegen del cáncer de pecho?
    January 20, 2015

    Do citrus fruits protect against breast cancer?

    There are numerous studies on the benefits of citrus fruits. Since 1989, substances called limonoids, responsible for the bitter taste of citrus fruits, have been investigated for their anticarcinogenic effects. In an American study published in PubMed, it has been...

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  • Cítricos como cautivadores de CO2
    January 13, 2015

    Citrus as CO2 captivators

    Citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines are delicious and very healthy, we all know that, but did you know that they also play an important role in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions? A report by the Institute of...

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  • Tortas de naranja
    January 9, 2015

    Orange cakes

    Today's recipe is typical of the area of Puerto Lumbreras in Murcia. These orange cakes are delicious and very easy to prepare. We would like to thank Juanfra and Ana Rosa from the blog La Cocina de Morilands We recommend...

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  • ¿Residuos cítricos para biocombustible?
    January 6, 2015

    Citrus waste for biofuel?

    In other articles we have already seen different options for using orange peels. orange peel in the kitchen, for crafts or beauty products.But what can be done with the citrus waste produced in large-scale industry? In 2010, a Valencian company,...

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  • Cítricos para curar quistes renales
    December 23, 2014

    Citrus fruits to cure kidney cysts

    A study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology states that citrus fruits such as orangeslemons and grapefruit can help prevent the formation of kidney cysts thanks to a flavonoid called naringenin. This hereditary disease is passed down through families...

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  • ¿Cómo conservar los cítricos?
    December 10, 2014

    How to preserve citrus fruits?

    Citrus fruits such as orangesoranges, tangerines or lemons ripen on the tree. Once harvested, they can easily be stored for a week or more at room temperature and a little longer in the refrigerator. But what is the best way...

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  • El Carnaval de Ivrea
    December 6, 2014

    The Ivrea Carnival

    The historic Carnival of Ivrea (Piedmont) is famous throughout Italy and abroad. Since the beginning of the 19th century it celebrates the popular rebellion against tyranny with a historical parade and the famous battle of the oranges. In this battle...

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  • Naranjas como remedio contra la bronquitis
    December 3, 2014

    Oranges as a remedy for bronchitis

    During the cold season of the year, respiratory tract diseases are very common. In this article we propose several home remedies against bronchitis and colds. As always, we will use our delicious oranges for these remedies. Oranges are a highly...

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