TAKEOFF WELLBEING COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY KATI HEIKINHEIMO
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Traveller pick-me-ups STAY IN MINT CONDITION Air conditioning, dehydration, and sleep deprivation are common ailments among travellers. An instant solution for a fresher look and feel is a floral spray made of organic plant extracts. Our favourite pick for people on the go is peppermint water for tired or stressed skin. Dabba Floral Waters (€16.50, Ruohonjuuri)
One of many suggested recipes by Verso Food: Härkis flatbread
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Make mine meatless THE WORLDWIDE vegetarian trend keeps sprouting a tasty line-up of ethical, meat-free protein alternatives. A recent Finnish innovation called ‘pulled oats,’ a mouth-watering alternative to pulled pork, is made of oats and beans. The product has been so popular in Finland that consumers literally race to supermarkets to lay their hands on limited batches of this coveted veggie staple. Due to massive demand, Gold&Green, the startup behind this innovation, recently sold a 51 per cent stake of its business to Paulig, a major player in the Finnish food industry. Paulig’s size brings more muscle to upgrade production and ensure a successful launch on the international market. Another new Finnish protein innovation is Härkis, a fava bean delicacy surprisingly similar to minced meat – and every bit as convenient and versatile as its animal-based cousin. Dried fava bean has an unbeatable protein consistency, surpassing that of meat, fish, or eggs. Turning it into a marketable supermar20 BLUE WINGS OCTOBER 2016
ket item was challenging, however. “The product is a result of systematic research. It took us three years to come up with the right production technology. Finally, at the end of last year, we came up with a method and recipe that give the raw material the right texture and taste,” says Tarja Ollila, CEO of Verso Food Oy, producer of Härkis and other fava bean products. A third Finnish launch seen this year is milk-based Mífu by Valio, a practical, ready-to-use alternative for lactovegetarians. And even good old tofu has been taken to the next level: Sweden has seen its own veggie protein frenzy with the launch of Oumph!, a series of meatylooking and tasting soy-based products. All these new protein options have a significant feature in common: they have been developed on a ‘taste first’ basis. Sound nutrition and ethics are super, but consumers also demand great flavour and usability from veggie novelties. As a result, being healthy has never been so delicious.
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AT EASE WITH ALOE Uncomfortable underwear is an absolute no-no for travellers. Aloe fibre is the perfect choice for happy skin: it absorbs moisture and has antibacterial qualities. The soft, breathable material retains its magic wash after wash. Aloe undergarments (from €14) sukkapuoti.fi