Physical Activity and a Plant-Based Diet: Keep These Things in Mind
The author of this expert article, Jerry Hietaniemi, holds a Master of Sports Science (LitM) degree and is the founder of Super Proteins, a company that sells vegan protein supplements. This article is part of a commercial partnership. The popularity of plant-based and vegan diets has grown in recent years. This trend reflects a shift in food culture and people’s growing awareness of health and the environment. According to an outdated notion, a plant-based diet is not suitable for active people and athletes, but according to current research, a plant-based diet […]
Enjoy a Healthy Lifestyle
Written by Marika Haag When analyzing clients’ food diaries and discussing alcohol or treats during nutrition coaching, I often hear clients say, “Well, you have to enjoy life.” We can certainly agree that life is meant to be enjoyed, but there are many ways to do so. Nutrition coaching clients often consider their own diets to be healthy, and in many cases, this is indeed true. Many also have regular mealtimes, but the quality of their nutrition and […]
Nutrition Myths 2 – What Is the Best Source of Fat?
Fact or Fiction? Let’s take a look at some myths about the fats in our diet. Myth 1: Butter is healthy because it’s natural. FICTION: Butter is high in saturated fat, also known as hard fat. About 70% of butter is saturated fat. Saturated fat has been shown to be harmful to health. Saturated fat raises levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, which narrows blood vessels. Being natural doesn’t always mean […]
Experiences on a Plate
The importance of nutrition for well-being and stamina cannot be overstated. Nutrition is a part of our everyday lives, which is why those daily choices and routines are of immense importance to our well-being. Jemima Pasuri has written a cookbook titled *Experiences on a Plate*. As a reader of this blog, you have the opportunity to order a copy for yourself. Jemima Pasuri is a 31-year-old entrepreneur originally from Rovaniemi. She lives in Helsinki and works […]
Nutrition Myths 1 – Can You Eat Too Much Protein?
Is eating protein overrated, is a protein shake a must after a workout, and can you build muscle with plant-based protein? You’ll find answers and explanations to these and other myths in the first part of our series on nutrition myths, which addresses beliefs related to protein. Myth 1: Eating protein is overrated. Partly true. Eating protein is important, just as carbohydrates and fats are, but especially in fitness circles, protein is perhaps considered […]
10 Tips for Changing Your Diet
In January, it’s impossible not to come across all kinds of ads for new nutrition coaching programs and diet makeovers. As you scroll through them, you can easily feel overwhelmed and anxious by the sheer volume of information. Where do you start when your goal is to begin eating healthily? This list of ten tips will help you get off to a good start with your dietary changes. 1. Keep a consistent meal schedule. First, take a look at your meal schedule—that is, how often you eat each day. For most of us, about […]
Indulge! – A recipe for a delicious Christmas treat
Christmas is a time for indulging. Often, however, we see indulging as a problem and want to deny ourselves these treats entirely. But why? Indulging is an essential part of our lives, and we derive pleasure from eating treats. Why do we crave treats? Some people crave sweets, others crave salty foods. Treats are almost without exception unhealthy—that is, they’re high in sugar, salt, saturated fats, and, of course, calories. People crave high-calorie […]
Eat Healthy All Summer Long
Are you stressed about the extra weight you gain over the summer? Does the whole summer feel like one big feast? Summer is a time for indulgence: ice cream, cold drinks, and party snacks are available almost all the time and everywhere. Since indulging is part of summer, there’s no point in stressing about it unnecessarily. However, if you feel guilty about indulging, this blog offers tips to help you eat healthily even while enjoying summer treats […]
Are you a vegetarian or an omnivore?
We’ve grown accustomed to viewing a mixed diet as the “normal” diet, so to speak. However, the popularity of various plant-based diets has grown at a rapid pace in recent years. Today, a plant-based diet isn’t just followed by a select few; more and more people are switching to some form of plant-based diet. There are many different types of plant-based diets, and new ones are being invented all the time. Have you ever wondered how different plant-based diets are structured—that is, what people eat on them and […]
Save this recipe: Sunny Smoothie Bowl.
Spring is almost here, and the sun is already warming us up nicely. Summer is still a little ways off, though, so while we wait, we can enjoy summery flavors in the form of a smoothie bowl. This sunny smoothie bowl gets its flavor from summery and exotic fruits, tangy sea buckthorn, and invigorating ginger. A smoothie bowl is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or an evening meal. It’s packed with vitamin C, making it easy to meet your daily recommended intake of vitamin C […]