What is flexitarianism and who are flexitarians?
Flexitarianism, i.e. a flexitarian diet is a diet centred around plant-based foods, while also including, in moderate amounts, food items that come from an animal source such as eggs, dairy products, fish, or meat. This diet allows you to enjoy a broad spectrum of foodstuffs, with a notable preference for plant-based options for most of […]
Benefits of a plant-based diet that is based on plant proteins
A plant-based diet is rich in fibre, which can help us feel fuller for longer and prevent overeating in the evening. Fibre also helps regulate bowel movements and feeds the helpful intestinal bacteria. The bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which have an anti-inflammatory effect and may protect against intestinal disorders. Fibre also helps lower […]
How to improve the quality of sleep and digestion by eating plant-based food?
Sleep and digestion are two vital processes in our body that affect our overall health and well-being. Bad sleep quality or insufficient sleep can weaken our immune system and increase the risk of chronic illnesses, as well as affect our mood and cognitive abilities. In addition, indigestion can cause discomfort, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and […]
Planet of Plants products and key ingredients
Planet of Plants is a plant-based product range that is 100% of plant origin, and can be found on the markets of Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. It tastes like we’re eating a burger or mayonnaise, but we’re actually eating plants. These products do not contain meat, milk, eggs or honey, but only plants – vegetables, […]
How to prevent chronic inflammation in the body with a plant-based diet?
Chronic inflammation is a condition that occurs when our body’s immune system remains on alert for a long period of time, even when there is no ‘threat’ such as a virus or bacteria, and no physical injury. This can cause damage to healthy cells, tissues, and organs and increase the risk of various diseases. Some […]
Dietary changes that can alleviate unwanted allergy symptoms
Allergies can cause a variety of issues for a large number of people, especially with the coming of spring. Our first instinct is to use over-the-counter medicine with the aim of alleviating or eliminating every unpleasant symptom of allergies, but certain lifestyle changes can be much more effective in terms of benefits, not only for […]
Frozen food – yes or no? A nutritional perspective
Today, due to work, hobbies and various other obligations, we often don’t have time to prepare meals from scratch and with the freshest ingredients. Which often leads us to resort to frozen food. Frozen food refers to any food that has been flash-frozen and kept at a temperature below 0°C until the moment we decide […]
5 practical tips to get that ‘summer-ready’ body, without the stress
In order to feel confident in our own skin during the summer months, accepting a plant-based diet and adopting flexitarianism can help us achieve our goals. Below are some practical tips that will help us make balanced and simple changes in our diet, changes that will quickly and easily become a part of our life […]
