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Ok, we know what you are thinking: Italians are obsessed with pasta. That’s absolutely true! Every Italian eats almost 60 pounds of pasta per year…way too much! Pasta is the common thread in each of Italy's 20 regions. Here you find a beginner’s guide to Italians’ favorite food.

Why did the tomato tradition flourish in Italy more than in any other European country? Perhaps for the warm climate, the perfect soil, the generosity of our sun, water and air. We don’t have an answer....

When Summer comes, Italy start to burn. Like the change of the wardrobe, as soon as the winter time is over, Italians change most of the dishes on the table. We have many cold recipes that over the years became a summer time go-to. In this article we suggest three iconic dishes.

But does pasta make you gain weight? There are very strong and differing opinions when it comes to this question. When someone wants to lose weight, especially in a small amount of time, low carb diet certainly helps.

Italians are obsessed with their food and often claim that their lifestyle is the healthiest. Is there any truth to this? Can you enjoy pizza and pasta and still be fit?