Vitamin D – a vitamin that most people are deficient in
If there's one supplement that most Nordics should be taking in addition to a balanced diet, it's vitamin D. The idea that we can...
Dietary supplements are nutrients taken in addition to regular food to replenish the body with necessary vitamins, minerals and other essential compounds. They can include vitamins, minerals, plant extracts and other bioactive compounds. Dietary supplements can be useful when our daily diet does not provide enough of a particular nutrient or when we have special needs, such as athletes or the elderly. However, it is important to choose supplements carefully and consult a healthcare professional if necessary to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
Vitamin A – another reason to love boiled carrots
If you often get sick with infectious diseases, your vision in dim light is impaired, your nails are brittle and your skin is dry, your hair has dandruff and your mucous membranes are inflamed,…
Kombucha – a rediscovered healer
The mushroom tea drink has been used as a health drink around the world for thousands of years. I remember that both at my grandmother's and in our childhood home, there was some kind of…
Plant protection products – is it safe to eat plants?
I am often asked whether it is still safe to consume vegetables. Should I reduce the quantities, prefer more expensive organic produce if possible, or prefer animal products…
What is GK and how is it eaten?
When comparing today's diet to that of a century ago, one of the biggest changes is the explosion of low-fiber, high-carb foods. So it's no wonder…
Proteins — am I getting enough of them from food?
Protein. Have you ever asked yourself, am I getting enough protein from my diet? Or am I eating too much?…
Estonians eat too little fiber
Now, it has been scientifically confirmed once again that the average Estonian's diet contains too little fiber. Fiber is vital to our body...
Why should you eat green vegetables and salad? + Recipes
You probably eat 200-300 grams of vegetables a day, at least that's about how much the average Estonian person eats. What do you offer, a lot...
Break your sugar addiction now – learn to tame your sugar cravings
Our bodies need energy, and our bodies can turn sugar into energy. So we need sugar, and since most of us love sugar,…
How many carbohydrates can you eat?
With the spread of low-carb diets, there has been a perception that healthy eating and carbohydrates do not fit in the same sentence. Carbohydrates are one of the three essential…