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Supermarket Survival jakso 21: Kala – Supermarket Survival
A blog-style installment in the Supermarket Survival series about choosing, preparing, and eating fish. It discusses mercury and other contaminants, argues that overcooking fish damages its delicate fats, and shares the author's preferences for fresh, gently prepared fish, frozen fish, and canned sardines. The piece also includes an audio guest segment with WWF fish expert Matti Ovaska and links to fish sustainability guidance.
Supermarket Survival jakso 14: Leipä – Supermarket Survival
A Finnish blog post about bread quality, modern wheat, and the health tradeoffs of industrially produced bakery products. The author argues that contemporary wheat breeding and fast production methods have degraded bread, and recommends sourdough, long fermentation, traditional grains, and nutrient-dense alternatives. The piece also reflects the broader Supermarket Survival perspective that food quality matters more than labels or official dietary advice.
Marjat ja hedelmät – Supermarket Survival
This blog post argues that whole fruits and especially berries are far better sweet options than refined sugary products commonly sold in supermarkets. Olli Posti discusses fruit quality, pesticide concerns, organic and domestic produce, seasonality, seeds and varietal strength, and the nutritional advantages of Finnish frozen berries. He recommends favoring berries, vegetables, and higher-quality produce over nutrient-poor sweets and industrial fruit products.
Miksi SuSu
This text lays out the philosophical foundation of Supermarket Survival by contrasting abstract models with lived reality in nutrition. It argues that direct observation, bodily awareness, and self-tracking can teach more than rigid dietary theories or institutional advice. The piece also criticizes industrial food systems, lobbying, and official nutrition guidance while encouraging readers to trust experience and think independently.
Haastattelu yliopistolle – Supermarket Survival
A written interview response for a university presentation in which Olli Posti explains his food philosophy and how it differs from official Finnish nutrition recommendations. He emphasizes food quality, freshness, sourcing, spices, better fats, and individualized choices instead of rigid diet models. He also describes personal health motivations, including reduced asthma and MS symptoms through minimizing inflammation.
Inspiroivat Sitaatit, ruoasta, ihmisenä kehittymisestä
A personal note collecting inspirational quotes about self-knowledge, meaningful work, leadership, change, and health. The compilation draws heavily from figures such as J. Krishnamurti, Steve Jobs, R. Buckminster Fuller, Simon Sinek, and several food and wellness writers. It functions as a set of guiding ideas and reference quotes rather than a continuous essay.
Pimeät kalorit (ja mitä vikaa rapsiöljyssä?) - Olli Posti
This blog post summarizes and comments on Catherine Shanahan’s book Dark Calories, focusing on the claimed health harms of industrial seed oils and canola oil. It discusses oxidation, PUFA instability, frying oils, inflammation, sun sensitivity, and chronic disease risk. The piece also includes Q&A-style material about which cooking fats are preferable and why mainstream dietary guidance is criticized.
Kombucha
This blog post argues that kombucha is a healthier, more natural alternative to soft drinks, cider, beer, and other industrial beverages. It discusses kombucha's fermentation, probiotics, taste, pricing, and growing popularity in Finland, while also offering brand recommendations and practical buying advice. The author combines personal travel experiences, consumer guidance, and health-oriented commentary.
Rypsi vai oliivi?
This blog article argues strongly in favor of high-quality olive oil over refined rapeseed oil. It contrasts industrially processed seed oils with traditionally produced olive oil, emphasizing taste, polyphenols, antioxidants, and ecological and cultural differences. The piece also offers practical advice on how to choose better olive oil products.
Mikä ravitsemuksessa on olennaista?
A blog post arguing that the essential factor in nutrition is food quality rather than macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats, or protein in isolation. It criticizes industrial food, reductionist nutrition science, and conflicted experts, while advocating whole, nutrient-dense foods such as fresh fruit, avocado, and minimally processed ingredients. The piece also contrasts natural foods with refined products like white sugar and ultra-processed supermarket items.
Nutrix
This Finnish health manifesto frames mainstream nutrition culture as the dystopian world of "Nutrix" and contrasts it with a freer, more intuitive way of eating called "Vapaus." It argues against processed foods, additives, refined sugar, industrial fats, and conventional dietary dogma while promoting organic food, raw foods, smoothies, spices, and simple whole-food recipes. The text mixes speculative metaphor, polemic, and practical shopping and recipe advice.
Voidaanko piikkien aiheuttamia hermovaurioita kumota helposti kasvatettavalla molekyylillä nimeltä sulforafaani?
This blog post argues that sulforaphane, a compound found especially in broccoli sprouts, may help repair nerve tissue and brain damage. It summarizes claims about neurogenesis and other health benefits, cites GreenMedInfo and GrowYourMedicine, and gives practical instructions for growing broccoli sprouts at home. The piece also frames the topic in relation to alleged spike-protein-related neurological harm.