First of all, zucchini is packed with essential nutrients, from disease-fighting antioxidants to gut-boosting fiber. Secondly, zucchini are very versatile: they can be used to make delicious dishes and sweet desserts. Zucchini is a vegetable of the pumpkin family. Their most famous close relatives are common and fragrant pumpkins, as well as melons. Zucchini can …
For some time, tomatoes have been part of the vegetable baskets delivered to the people of Vilnius along with other goodies. According to the interviewer, this vegetable comes from Central America, is a relative of tomatoes and potatoes, and is inseparable from local cuisine, especially Mexican cuisine. Although the name “tomatilai” has become common in …
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Vaida Budriene, Head of Communications at Iki retail chain, says that although traditional vegetables remain the most popular, buyers are choosing other, more sophisticated goods. It is characterized by many good qualities “Although traditional vegetables – potatoes, carrots, cabbage – are still the favorite foods of Lithuanians, we notice that buyers are more willing to …
Regarding calcium and other nutrients, nutritionist Dr. Edita Gavelienė recommends adding pears to the daily menu and adding them not only when picked from the tree, but also to salads and desserts cooked in the oven or on the grill. And Rimi category manager Ruta Genien shares tips on how to choose and properly store …
Edible gifts are special, the kitchen is the best place for a former member of the Seimas to relax. D. Mikutyene, who lives in Trakai, used to grow vegetables, but now, due to the severity of his work, he does not have time to engage in such a hobby. He gathers herbs, even medicinal herbs, …
Although Lithuanian dishes made from potatoes are still a popular choice, they eat less because of the fear of carbohydrates. Health nutrition consultant, nutritionist Dr. Edita Gaveliene observes that the potato is demonized for no reason: whether it is a healthy food or not depends only on the way it is prepared and the amount …
Vaida Budriene, communication manager of the Iki retail chain, says that the grape is popular all year round, especially after the end of the season for picking fresh Lithuanian berries. “Even when the weather turns cold, consumers do not forget to add fruits to their daily diet. For example, grapes that are in demand all …
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