October 2023

Science confirms it: The peeled tomatoes can change your life

31 October 2023 0 Comment

A study reveals the surprising health benefits of eating the tomato in this way. As we have already seen in other articles the skin of the tomato, and lycopene that it contains, is beneficial, but is not always recommended.

The debate over whether it is better to eat tomatoes, peeled or with skin is similar to other food matters are common, such as the drinking water during meals or eating melon for the night, for example. Dr. Diego Sánchez Muñoz, a specialist in Gastrointestinal and medical director of the Institute for Digestive Seville (IDI), addresses this topic from a nutritional perspective. The skin of the tomato is rich in essential nutrients.like vitamin C, fiber, potassium and antioxidants, which are beneficial for the health in general and especially for digestion. Therefore, the response in the first instance is YES, IT IS GOOD TO EAT TOMATOES WITHOUT PEEL FOR DIGESTION.

Are there exceptions?

However, there are exceptions. Some people may be hypersensitive to certain compounds from the skin of the tomato, which could hinder your digestion or cause irritation. In these cases, it is recommended to peel the tomatoes before eating them. It is important to remember that the tomatoes are cooked at high temperatures, they may lose some of their properties, while keeping them intact when you consume raw or natural.

Several scientific studies support the benefits of eating the skin of the tomato and other vegetables and fruits. For example, the skin of the tomato acts as a shield against the damage of uv rays and can reduce the occurrence of tumors in the skin. This is due in part to the lycopene, a component of the tomato that has protective properties.

Eat the tomatoes with the skin does not pose any kind of threat to health provided it is handled correctly

In terms of food security, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) ensures that eating tomatoes with skin poses no threat to health if handled properly

The decision to consume tomatoes with the skin on or peeled depends on individual sensitivity, and personal preferences. In general, the skin of the tomato provides valuable nutrients, but in certain cases, such as during outbreaks of digestive diseases, it may be preferable to peel off the skin. Maintain a balanced and varied diet, which includes tomatoes as much skin as bare, is a healthy coping strategy to take advantage of all the benefits offered by these versatile fruits.

Source: https://www.lavanguardia.com/comer/materia-prima/20231002/9257469/tomate-pelado-digiere-mejor.html

Almería gana la partida en su apuesta constante por la agricultura

Almeria win the game in their constant for agriculture

13 October 202331 October 2023 0 Comment

Talent, knowledge, and values, is what promotes the field of almería from the professionals and farmers until the institutions.

Almería not only generates employment and wealth through agriculture, but also to promote research and the transfer of knowledge. Almeria is a world reference in the production of vegetables and fruits of high quality, which means a big responsibility for the institutions, and it is for this reason that the municipal Council, the relevant agencies and industry associations, all work to a in pos protect and support the farmers and their families, recognizing its importance as an engine of the present and future for all.

Fighting for a fair price

However, to maintain this success, it is essential that the prices of the products almeria are fair. Many farmers face production costs that exceed the selling price, which jeopardizes his future and his tireless dedication. It is fundamental to sell above costs to ensure the sustainability of this sector.

The constant challenge of the water.

In addition, it is essential to address the constant challenge of water in the province, especially after a year of drought. To do this it is necessary to manage this resource with responsibility, with a focus on environmental sustainability. To ensure the safety and support to farming families, it is crucial that all the authorities are committed to implement the hydraulic infrastructures necessary.

In this regard, the measures adopted to improve the availability of water driven by the regional government of Andalusia have proved to be vital, but it's still not enough. Other institutions, like the Government of Spain, should do the same and provide resources to address the historic deficit of infrastructure in the region of almeria. The City of Almería will also help, by providing resources and support through initiatives such as the improvement of rural roads and collaboration in projects such as the Polo Agrifood Innovation, which will lead the agriculture of the future in Almeria.

To Almeria, the field is its main source of wealth and continue to work tirelessly to support and promote their growth and sustainability is not an option, it should be an obligation.

Source: https://www.lavozdealmeria.com/noticia/9/opinion/262585/que-gane-el-campo-para-que-almeria-gane

The UAL is leading the way to climate-smart agriculture

2 October 202331 October 2023 0 Comment

A pioneering approach in sustainable agriculture and cutting-edge technology to provide solutions to climate-smart, and achieve a Europe carbon-neutral, it is one of the main objectives of the project Demonstration of the farm climate, the UAL

A group of experts of the UAL and Coexphal, met on the 8th of September in Almeria for the opening of the ‘Living Lab’ Agroecology, part of a european project to address the weather challenges in agriculture. This 'Living Lab' focuses in the overexploitation and scarcity of water resources local and the lack of solutions. The group is developing a plan of action and discussing climate initiatives intelligent research and funding to expand innovative technologies and apply them in the entire value chain.

How is the project ‘Climate Farm Demo’

This project is part of the Climate Farm Demo, funded with 21 million euros by the European Union, which aims to facilitate the adoption of practices of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSF) to adapt agriculture to climate change and to achieve a farming carbon neutral. . CSF helps the farmers to cope with climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve food security.

The union between farmers and experts in climate.

Climate Farm Demo promotes the practices of CSF in 28 european countries to connect to 1,500 farmers and advisors agricultural climate to implement plans for adaptation and mitigation. In addition, there are campaigns of demonstration year to share knowledge and ideas. Established ten living laboratories all over Europe, including one in Almeria, to demonstrate and promote innovative practices in climate-smart agriculture.

Source: https://novaciencia.es/la-ual-punto-de-encuentro-para-analizar-los-invernaderos-climaticamente-inteligentes/