When heating fats of animal or plant origin, they begin to break down at a certain temperature, producing harmful compounds that are toxic to the human body. Knowing this, we often face uncertainty about which oil to choose, so in this post we present a short “cheat sheet” of popular oils and their smoke points. … Continued
We live in an era of labeling: vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, lactose-free, gluten-free, keto. With so much information and different diets, it’s tempting to label everything and try to figure out what’s good or bad. Often, these labels come with unwanted comments and judgments about each other’s eating habits. Like in many areas, nutrition has its … Continued
Did you know that 70% of our immunity is in our gut? Our immune system and the gut microbiota are separated by a single layer of cells, and studies show that the microbiota helps fight infections and contribute to the production of immune cells. The microbiota also helps immune cells to reduce the threat of … Continued
Talking with our clients, I’ve noticed that hair thinning and hair loss are increasingly common issues. It’s probably no surprise that I recommend starting with nutrition, since hair supplements are often expensive, while vitamins and minerals from food can be just as effective, if not more so. Here are my top 5 superfoods known to … Continued
Although there are various supplements for the skin and we often hear that vitamin C is particularly important for skin health, I want to take a closer look at how different vitamins and antioxidants can improve our skin condition. Antioxidants Antioxidants protect our skin from oxidative stress caused by UV rays, air pollution, and processes … Continued
Let’s start with the basics: what is collagen, which has gained increasing popularity in the beauty industry in recent years? Collagen is the main protein (comprising about 25% – 35% of all proteins in the body) found in the extracellular matrix and is widespread throughout human connective tissue. In simple terms, connective tissue in humans … Continued
Our scale has been out of order for four months now. Since I haven’t been tracking my weight, I haven’t felt the urgency to fix it. However, halfway through the third month of working from home, I walked past a mirror, paused, and looked at my belly. Don’t get me wrong; this ritual usually didn’t … Continued
When creating the Daily Spoon blend for the skin and searching for products that nourish our skin from the inside out, two ingredients really impressed me—blueberries and cranberries. I was surprised at how I had previously overlooked the benefits of these berries for our skin health. So today, I want to give all the credit … Continued
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae commonly found in bodies of water in warmer climates. These algae are rich in various nutrients, which is why spirulina is considered a superfood, and its health benefits have been confirmed by scientific research. Although blue-green algae have been consumed for centuries, spirulina supplements only began to be … Continued
In the Daily Spoon, we’ll often talk about protein, good fats, complex carbohydrates and fibre. That’s why I thought it would be a good idea to start off by going over the basic nutritional information that we can use to make informed choices about our diets. I think it’s important to mention that I am … Continued
