[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":92},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post:proc-nam-zalezi-na-vztahu-s-farmari":3,"pqfetch:getBlogPosts:{\"first\":100,\"page\":1}":5},{"postBySlug":4},null,{"posts":6},{"data":7,"paginatorInfo":87},[8,29,49,68],{"content":9,"coverImage":10,"id":19,"listImage":20,"meta_description":4,"publication_date":23,"slug":24,"tags":27,"title":28},"\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Superfoods - nutrient powerhouses for your body. Or not?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The word “superfoods” has been popping up everywhere lately - newspapers, magazines, social media. As the name suggests, these are foods said to be packed with exceptional nutrients. They’re supposed to jump-start your body and mind, boost energy, deliver nutrients, even heal… But is that really true, or just a manufactured hype bubble? Where did they come from, and do they truly deserve the name?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/jpeg","filename":"zeli.jpg","filesize":629320,"height":2708,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/qq1QZvdJWyDw4QTmQnXL7N4CR6OrKrKLJLoVrGxk.jpg","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/qq1QZvdJWyDw4QTmQnXL7N4CR6OrKrKLJLoVrGxk.jpg","width":4062}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/jpeg\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/qq1QZvdJWyDw4QTmQnXL7N4CR6OrKrKLJLoVrGxk.jpg\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/qq1QZvdJWyDw4QTmQnXL7N4CR6OrKrKLJLoVrGxk.jpg\" width=\"4062\" height=\"2708\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">zeli.jpg\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">614.57 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>What are superfoods? \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>This term has picked up plenty of shades and meanings, so let’s make it clear. We’ve gotten used to putting mostly exotic plants under “superfoods,” many of which the world only discovered on a wider scale fairly recently—think maca, chlorella, açaí, quinoa, etc. These are the ones we’ll focus on here. At Lifefood, though, we also believe plenty of “superfoods” grow in our own fields and forests—and we often overlook them. You can probably guess which: garlic, onion, cabbage, flaxseed, blueberries, raspberries… There are more than enough, and we’ll definitely cover them, too. They’re beautifully presented in the book \u003Cem>Příběhy českých superpotravin\u003C/em> by Veronika Hanzlíková. You’ll also find them in Lifefood products, for example in our Life Crackers. Still, it isn’t all that simple.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Why eat superfoods? \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>People say the nutrient content of today’s everyday diet is declining. Some even claim that without supplements we can’t provide the body with a truly complete diet. The epidemic of various allergies, intolerances, and lifestyle diseases might seem to back that up. We are what we eat. No surprise there. Just look at a typical field—if we’re lucky and it isn’t rapeseed this time, we’ll still see plants growing out of dead earth that’s no longer real soil, but rather a poor mass that serves as an undignified plant holder. The plants live and grow only thanks to the “coatings” of chemical sprays. Nothing great or nourishing for our bodies can logically come from that. If we don’t want to load up on chemicals, superfoods are one way out. Another is to eat as many foods as possible in organic quality. Not only do we give the body real nutrients, we also support organic farmers who restore and keep the landscape alive—for us and our children. But back to superfoods.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Incan power of nature\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The original plants that scientists began calling superfoods were bred by the Incas. For millennia, Incan cultures cultivated special crops that gave them the strength and endurance to survive in harsh conditions. The Incas lived where today you find the endless plains and mountains of South America—Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina. Their knowledge gradually spread worldwide. Today, Peru is sometimes called the “Garden of Superfoods,” and we can benefit from these crops as well—most often in the form of ground powders.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/jpeg","filename":"Tereza-in-the-fields-in-Peru-1000-1000.jpg","filesize":232944,"height":899,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/uGsxcw5B143wEeiloo2JyPHCtVtloHg9lZtNVXe8.jpg","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/uGsxcw5B143wEeiloo2JyPHCtVtloHg9lZtNVXe8.jpg","width":1599}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/jpeg\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/uGsxcw5B143wEeiloo2JyPHCtVtloHg9lZtNVXe8.jpg\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/uGsxcw5B143wEeiloo2JyPHCtVtloHg9lZtNVXe8.jpg\" width=\"1599\" height=\"899\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">Tereza-in-the-fields-in-Peru-1000-1000.jpg\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">227.48 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Not all “superfoods” are created equal - what to watch for\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>These plants often grow in harsh conditions and, as the saying goes, have a very “tough root” - here quite literally. (In the photo above, Lifefood founder Tereza Havrlandová stands in a maca field right after sowing; you can clearly see the demanding conditions. The field sits at 4,300 m above sea level.) They carry resilience within them - and pass it on to those who consume them.\u003Cbr>What you need to watch - unsurprisingly - is \u003Cstrong>organic quality\u003C/strong>. Big agribusiness smells profit in the “superfoods” trend. So these crops start being grown in places they don’t traditionally belong, using non-traditional methods - and with chemistry in the mix. In a shop you might find two quinoas that look identical, yet one is a true, nutrient-rich superfood, while the other is a far less valuable mass-produced substitute.\u003Cbr>We bring this up because we follow the issue closely and think it matters. At Lifefood, we work only with small farmers or cooperatives. Beyond what we’ve already mentioned - i.e., organic quality and original growing regions - there’s another key point for us: we know where our (and your) money goes. Into families, education, housing, community development. In short, personal relationships with farmers matter to us.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/jpeg","filename":"superfoods_bowl.jpg","filesize":704158,"height":2848,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/P68tnbP5t2Nq73M1t8iyoL4uoOfUvY0QPaKbd9M2.jpg","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/P68tnbP5t2Nq73M1t8iyoL4uoOfUvY0QPaKbd9M2.jpg","width":4288}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/jpeg\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/P68tnbP5t2Nq73M1t8iyoL4uoOfUvY0QPaKbd9M2.jpg\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/P68tnbP5t2Nq73M1t8iyoL4uoOfUvY0QPaKbd9M2.jpg\" width=\"4288\" height=\"2848\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">superfoods_bowl.jpg\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">687.65 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Which Superfoods for What?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Let’s think about what we eat, its quality, and where it comes from. Superfoods like baobab, maca, lucuma, guaraná, açaí, etc., can help during times of increased physical or mental load, and they also work as add-ins to everyday recipes. Each has different uses and a distinct taste. Many can serve as great, vitamin-rich alternatives to sugar - for example lucuma (used in Peru even for ice cream) or baobab, which you can also eat on its own. You can add them to smoothies, puddings, cakes, or yogurt. Guaraná is a natural pick-me-up said to be 2–3 times stronger than caffeine, with a slower, steadier release into the bloodstream. We make a great bar with it.\u003Cbr>Many of them - baobab, for instance - are high in vitamin C, which is essential for the body. It supports normal hormonal function, contributes to collagen formation, cartilage and bone health, and supports normal blood vessel function, etc. For vegans, it’s important that it also increases iron absorption.\u003Cbr>We also add superfoods to Lifebar Original bars and to the Life Crackers mentioned above, where you’ll find more of the Czech “superfoods” like cabbage, carrot, and herbs.\u003Cbr>With or without superfoods - may every day be super!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",{"mime_type":11,"original_url":12,"responsive":13,"updated_at":17,"size":18},"image/jpeg","https://be.lifefood.cz/storage/3/superfoods_2.jpg",[14],{"size":15,"url":16},"thumb","https://be.lifefood.cz/storage/3/conversions/superfoods_2-thumb.jpg","2025-10-16 17:33:48",1049818,"1",{"mime_type":11,"original_url":12,"responsive":21,"size":18,"updated_at":17},[22],{"size":15,"url":16},"2024-10-01 00:00:00",{"cs":25,"en":26},"superfoods-bublina-nebo-nutnost","superfoods-hype-or-must-have",[],"Superfoods - hype or must-have?",{"content":30,"coverImage":31,"id":39,"listImage":40,"meta_description":4,"publication_date":43,"slug":44,"tags":47,"title":48},"\u003Ch1>Lollipops, candy, fries - over-sweet and over-salty treats attack our kids from all sides\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>No wonder a “plain” apple—or heaven forbid something green—loses its appeal. How can we help children perceive and love the clean flavors of natural food?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to have a healthy, fulfilling life. What’s best for our bodies—especially in childhood?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Supporters of raw (living) foods base their view on scientific findings that the human body benefits mainly from raw, plant-based foods. In raw food, which undergoes no chemical processing and is prepared at low temperatures (max 45 °C), a large amount of health-promoting substances is preserved in the most natural form. Living food is rich in vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, iron, etc., which naturally strengthen the immune system. It contains a high share of fiber and digestion-supporting enzymes. And it’s rich in proteins, which the body uses to produce energy and build tissues.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Nothing but RAW goodies!\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Mothers of small children in particular will appreciate that a raw dish made from the best available ingredients is, by nature, clean, natural food. Raw treats contain no gluten, lactose, E-numbers, or any other fillers. Instead of refined sugar, sweetening is done with dates, other dried fruit, agave syrup, or yacon syrup with prebiotics. It’s worth making sure the dried fruit is truly raw and organic—most conventional dried fruit is typically dried at high temperatures and has nothing to do with raw quality. For more on this, see a short video.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Clean Flavor vs. Chemical “Pseudo-Food”\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Even so, children may reject healthier food. How do you enrich the menu with healthy dishes in a way the whole family enjoys? Above all, stick with it—the payoff of a child with sound eating habits will come back to you many times over, and your child will thank you later.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/webp","filename":"IMG_2867_2002216e-81be-4eb0-8bdb-e12410f84a2b.webp","filesize":1390220,"height":4000,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/O53HRR4zqja1BRQUMmGfDNbdczZUbE7TpkIsG2Jg.webp","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/O53HRR4zqja1BRQUMmGfDNbdczZUbE7TpkIsG2Jg.webp","width":6000}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/webp\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--webp\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/O53HRR4zqja1BRQUMmGfDNbdczZUbE7TpkIsG2Jg.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/O53HRR4zqja1BRQUMmGfDNbdczZUbE7TpkIsG2Jg.webp\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">IMG_2867_2002216e-81be-4eb0-8bdb-e12410f84a2b.webp\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">1.33 MB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>How to Get Kids Excited About Fresh, Healthy Food\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The original plants that scientists began calling “superfoods” were bred by the Incas. For millennia, Incan cultures cultivated special crops that gave them the strength and endurance to survive harsh conditions. The Incas lived where today you’ll find the endless plains and mountains of South America - Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina. Their knowledge gradually spread worldwide. Today, Peru is even nicknamed the “Garden of Superfoods,” and we can enjoy the benefits too - most often in the form of ground powders.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>1. Sweet veg to start\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Try adding everything a balanced raw diet offers to your current menu. Start with sliced sweet vegetables your child likes - little eaters usually prefer veggie pieces over mixed salads. Offer cucumber, carrot, peas, or other seasonal veg.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>2. A different kind of soup\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>If your child loves cooked soups, serve them with a side of sprouted mung beans or sprouted lentils. You can also “dress up” the soup with a handful of soaked sunflower seeds, or place a few walnut halves on the rim of the bowl. Over time, add more and more foods from the living (raw) kitchen.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>3. Cheerful fruit\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Offer fruit for snack time every day - ideally on its own and as a game. Kids quickly get used to fun, sliced fruit pieces shaped like flowers or other figures they can make themselves, e.g., with cookie cutters.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>4. Make it a team effort\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Get your kids involved in meal prep. Let them help set the table, plate the food, layer a fruit dessert, or blend a smoothie. Preparing healthy food for mom, dad, or guests makes it exciting. They’ll form a bond with food they associate with a pleasant family ritual.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>5. Starring the “mix-up”\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Many kids like fruit blended into purées or puddings - what we call smoothies. Into these “mix-ups,” you can add a bit of leafy greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach, lamb’s lettuce, parsley tops, or carrot greens). Leafy greens are among the most nutrient-dense vegetables and pair well with fruit. Some children are put off by the green color, so start with just a little and increase gradually. And most importantly, talk with your kids so they see healthy eating as a natural part of their diet from the start.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>6. The mighty power of chia seeds\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The Maya and Aztecs discovered chia about five thousand years ago. It’s called a superfood for a reason - chia is exceptionally rich in antioxidants, fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Try adding it to some favorite kids’ dishes - think thicker fruit puddings or a tasty drink made from soaked chia seeds and blended fruit.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>7. Only the best for sweet tooths\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Some kids simply can’t resist sweets. Teach them that treats can be healthy, too. You’ll be surprised how quickly they’ll love goodies made from quality fruit, nuts, and seeds. Lifebars and dried apricots, for example, have long been kid favorites.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/jpeg","filename":"Kuba.jpg","filesize":413600,"height":2592,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/EGx5EpSjVwzeDZIqVkw9tznxYKVibG3oe3Jw9x1t.jpg","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/EGx5EpSjVwzeDZIqVkw9tznxYKVibG3oe3Jw9x1t.jpg","width":3889}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/jpeg\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/EGx5EpSjVwzeDZIqVkw9tznxYKVibG3oe3Jw9x1t.jpg\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/EGx5EpSjVwzeDZIqVkw9tznxYKVibG3oe3Jw9x1t.jpg\" width=\"3889\" height=\"2592\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">Kuba.jpg\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">403.91 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003Cstrong>Final Tip\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Be patient - more than anywhere else, patience pays off here. Don’t jump to radical measures that suddenly eliminate everything cooked and baked, leaving your child staring hungrily at a bowl of salad they’re not used to. Introduce small changes and new foods gradually. Explore new flavors with your kids and give them time. Healthy food should be fun; only then will we discover all its delicious tastes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This article was created in collaboration with \u003C/em>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Zdenka Malotová\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cem>, co-author of\u003C/em> The Most Beautiful Words.\u003C/p>",{"mime_type":32,"original_url":33,"responsive":34,"updated_at":37,"size":38},"image/webp","https://be.lifefood.cz/storage/5/holka_a_jablicka.webp",[35],{"size":15,"url":36},"https://be.lifefood.cz/storage/5/conversions/holka_a_jablicka-thumb.jpg","2025-10-16 17:52:25",453614,"2",{"mime_type":32,"original_url":33,"responsive":41,"size":38,"updated_at":37},[42],{"size":15,"url":36},"2024-09-23 00:00:00",{"cs":45,"en":46},"17-tipu-jak-naucit-deti-milovat-ciste-chute","7-tips-to-help-kids-love-clean-natural-flavors",[],"7 tips to help kids love clean, natural flavors",{"content":50,"coverImage":51,"id":58,"listImage":59,"meta_description":4,"publication_date":62,"slug":63,"tags":66,"title":67},"\u003Ch1>Tune your body and mind! Spring is here.\u003C/h1>\u003Ch2>Warmer weather and more movement\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Let’s start with the simple, obvious, and essential. Move! As soon as the first sunbeams appear, we’re motivated to get active again—and that’s good. Some of us stay active through winter, but let’s be honest: pleasant weather pulls us outside. Swap gyms and studios for the ultimate outdoor gym—nature itself. You’ll feel the fresh air put wind in your hair and joy through your whole body.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Recharging in the sun and getting vitamin D\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>If not for the joy, then for the health benefits. Those early rays lift our mood and make us feel more optimistic overall. The sun brings “spring feelings” by increasing melatonin, so good vibes are basically hard-wired. Go for a walk, let sunlight into your home, and you’ll feel better automatically. And soak up vitamin D—it’s essential for your health. Goodbye, hibernation—hello, spring!\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>New colors and scents\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>In the coming months, colors and scents will return where white and gray have ruled. Nature’s rich palette and the flood of blossoms feed our brains and recharge our batteries. We see yellows, oranges, and reds everywhere—colors that boost our psyche, lift our mood, and invite activity. As nature wakes, so do we. Refresh your wardrobe, home, or workspace and you’ll automatically lift your creativity and energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/jpeg","filename":"zahrada.jpg","filesize":628757,"height":2667,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/tatqrsGPpXKBfbv8SIhHsAmiId1U9Wu5w5iMj9SJ.jpg","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/tatqrsGPpXKBfbv8SIhHsAmiId1U9Wu5w5iMj9SJ.jpg","width":4000}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/jpeg\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/tatqrsGPpXKBfbv8SIhHsAmiId1U9Wu5w5iMj9SJ.jpg\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/tatqrsGPpXKBfbv8SIhHsAmiId1U9Wu5w5iMj9SJ.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2667\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">zahrada.jpg\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">614.02 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Fresh herbs and seasonal delicacies\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>While plants sleep and recover in winter, spring powers them into a new life cycle. It’s the perfect time to sow the first seeds in a balcony box; gardeners are already heading to plots prepped over winter, and now the real soil work begins. Supermarkets start to offer more variety, but we recommend paying more attention to local growers. The CSA system (in Czech, KPZ) is great, and you’ll find other options if you look around. Now’s the time to join in, have “your” farmer, and support their work with a regular contribution. At Lifefood, that’s what we do—we believe it matters. And the harvests are worth it. Also, don’t forget wild herbs that often grow unnoticed along paths and in meadows. That first green dandelion leaf—priceless.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/jpeg","filename":"pampeliska.jpg","filesize":321385,"height":2666,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/nzxdyI8CZzMj28QttinbAvj82XMiO2jk5BdEbJMy.jpg","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/nzxdyI8CZzMj28QttinbAvj82XMiO2jk5BdEbJMy.jpg","width":4000}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/jpeg\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/nzxdyI8CZzMj28QttinbAvj82XMiO2jk5BdEbJMy.jpg\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/nzxdyI8CZzMj28QttinbAvj82XMiO2jk5BdEbJMy.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2666\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">pampeliska.jpg\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">313.85 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Time for change\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>New Year’s resolutions are gone, but spring is also a new beginning in its own way. Let fresh energy into your life—try a new sport or a volunteer activity. You can also upgrade your habits, like making your bed if you haven’t before. It’s said to boost performance remarkably.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Inside and outside cleanup\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Spring cleaning barges into everyone’s home sooner or later. You get tired of tripping over winter boots; that ski jacket on the hook is in the way. That usually triggers a block-by-block cleanse of your place. We also know how to look after the outdoors—you don’t have to wait for “Let’s Clean Up the Czech Republic” events; many of us already take trash bags on hikes or team up with neighbors to clean part of the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>What we forget amid spring’s surge is inner cleanup. Over winter we tuned in, and now energy pours in. Sometimes it throws us into chaos and restlessness. We start running late again, getting super busy, chasing deadlines and budgets. As they say, the best time to meditate is when you don’t have time. Make time. Clear your head—and do it regularly. If for nothing else, do it because it pays off. “Measure twice, cut once,” as the saying goes. A clear head is effective and creative—and that’s what you want.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>One last thought:\u003C/strong> embrace spring and the months ahead and place your trust in them. Your time is coming—the time to create. Let’s go.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",{"mime_type":32,"original_url":52,"responsive":53,"updated_at":56,"size":57},"https://be.lifefood.cz/storage/6/jaro_je_tu_2-(1).webp",[54],{"size":15,"url":55},"https://be.lifefood.cz/storage/6/conversions/jaro_je_tu_2-(1)-thumb.jpg","2025-10-17 08:17:46",539830,"3",{"mime_type":32,"original_url":52,"responsive":60,"size":57,"updated_at":56},[61],{"size":15,"url":55},"2024-09-07 00:00:00",{"cs":64,"en":65},"jaro-jsi-tu-par-tipu-jak-si-uzit-novou-sezonu","spring-is-here-a-few-tips-to-enjoy-the-new-season",[],"Spring is here! A few tips to enjoy the new season",{"content":69,"coverImage":70,"id":77,"listImage":78,"meta_description":4,"publication_date":81,"slug":82,"tags":85,"title":86},"\u003Ch2>What we at Lifefood see as normal is mostly an exception in “Big Business.” Why?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Words like self-sufficiency and a healthy lifestyle are everywhere today. Along with that come questions about where our food comes from. More and more often, everyday consumers want to know the origin of what they eat. Where does it grow, and how is it processed? We sense that this can have a significant - indeed crucial - impact on food quality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since Lifefood was founded in 2006, one of our “foundational pillars” has been the need to always have a clear answer to these questions - so we can be sure we’re not part of the “big,” and mostly “harmful,” business-as-usual.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/webp","filename":"oves.webp","filesize":211420,"height":1667,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/9nhuwvcVJ9HYa1iSmPlXDnmnRT4mFXuFOL3lEncD.webp","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/9nhuwvcVJ9HYa1iSmPlXDnmnRT4mFXuFOL3lEncD.webp","width":2500}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/webp\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--webp\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/9nhuwvcVJ9HYa1iSmPlXDnmnRT4mFXuFOL3lEncD.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/9nhuwvcVJ9HYa1iSmPlXDnmnRT4mFXuFOL3lEncD.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">oves.webp\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">206.46 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Knowing whom we place our trust in\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>This approach is demanding on every front - timewise, legally, and especially financially. That’s why it’s still so rare. Ingredients are usually bought from dealers and importers, which is a challenge in itself if you care at all about origin. When you purchase ingredients directly from abroad, they typically pass through several intermediaries before reaching reliable quality control. A lot can happen along the way. In any case, you can never be 100% certain the information is correct, and the chances of getting truly top-quality ingredients in raw form drop significantly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/webp","filename":"Oves_2.webp","filesize":221036,"height":1667,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/h67SVi0RE94fUnaEsjjZrdsMKqD7w0V9dkJfT7NU.webp","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/h67SVi0RE94fUnaEsjjZrdsMKqD7w0V9dkJfT7NU.webp","width":2500}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/webp\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--webp\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/h67SVi0RE94fUnaEsjjZrdsMKqD7w0V9dkJfT7NU.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/h67SVi0RE94fUnaEsjjZrdsMKqD7w0V9dkJfT7NU.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">Oves_2.webp\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">215.86 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The whole system is like a game of telephone. We all know it - the sentence that was clear at the start is already garbled by the fifth player, and by the end no one recognizes it. That’s practically what happens when buying ingredients through intermediaries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Things are entirely different when you put in the effort and deal directly with your farmer. Local farmers and their quality supervisors are happy to show you how the plant grows, how it’s harvested, stored, and processed. There’s nothing like seeing with your own eyes whether chemicals and pesticides are used, or how the local workers are treated.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From the start, Tereza, Lifefood’s founder, has been determined to find her own farmers, build relationships, and maintain them. Only then does she truly know what she’s getting. 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There are countries where quality is last on the list and “papers” are forged. No surprise: the pressure for productivity is intense and money rules everything. Mass production harms everyone—consumers, because it lowers product quality, and growers, because it destroys relationships and soil. The only winners are export firms and their bank accounts. In these conditions, small farmers who do things differently struggle to survive. Long-term cooperation that gives them certainty is crucial. Their crops are worth it—chemical-free, nutrient-rich, and grown without destroying ecosystems. Their survival quite literally depends on demand from us, the customers.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Rapid mass production at the expense of quality\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>There’s a category that deserves special attention in this production machine: dried fruit. Mangoes, bananas, pineapples, cacao beans, and many nuts are typically dried at high temperatures and further processed. Mass production does \u003Cstrong>not\u003C/strong> mean sun-drying by hand. As demand grows, the hunt is on for ever more economical ways to meet it. Slow sun-drying on metal trays is definitely not one of them - it lengthens the process, and in big business, time is money: labor, storage, etc. The price, as we know, is a loss of quality. A small farmer, by contrast, pulls out the trays, checks the sky, and starts drying.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Fairtrade in agriculture\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Beyond the quality of raw materials, Lifefood pays attention to working conditions - these go hand in hand. The better people live and the more fairly they’re paid - so they and their families can live with dignity - the higher the quality of the products that pass through their hands. Certainty and fairness also ensure long-term, two-way cooperation that benefits both sides.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"image/webp","filename":"Brazil_2019.webp","filesize":176048,"height":777,"href":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/XYHO6zJNGOoe65WEzYyd1wTdbV4aMO80PULGY3CI.webp","url":"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/XYHO6zJNGOoe65WEzYyd1wTdbV4aMO80PULGY3CI.webp","width":1166}\" data-trix-content-type=\"image/webp\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--webp\">\u003Ca href=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/XYHO6zJNGOoe65WEzYyd1wTdbV4aMO80PULGY3CI.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://be.lifefood.cz/storage/XYHO6zJNGOoe65WEzYyd1wTdbV4aMO80PULGY3CI.webp\" width=\"1166\" height=\"777\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption\">\u003Cspan class=\"attachment__name\">Brazil_2019.webp\u003C/span> \u003Cspan class=\"attachment__size\">171.92 KB\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003Cstrong>Return to small producers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>As awareness grows about the need for sustainability - and about healthy eating as a basic condition for a healthy, happy life - supporting small farmers becomes crucial. 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