Bc. Karolína Šimečková

Karolína Šimečková, BSc, is a journalist who specialises in presenting topics relating to nutrition, health and sport in an accessible manner. She studied Communication Studies, specialising in Journalism, at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University. In 2023, she successfully defended her bachelor’s thesis there with excellent marks; the thesis examined the media coverage of the Pentagon Papers scandal in *The New York Times*, *Rudé právo* and *The Times*. Through this work, she learnt to analyse sources critically and distinguish verified information from propaganda – skills she now applies when writing about healthy lifestyles.

For Vilgain magazine (formerly Aktin), she writes articles that challenge stereotypes about black‑and‑white and so‑called ‘healthy’ lifestyles. She explores topics such as what flavonoids are and their health benefits, or the effects and risks of beta‑carotene. Her articles are based on scientific studies and specialist literature, which she cites in each piece.

The scientific accuracy of her articles is verified by specialists from the Vilgain editorial team, primarily Kristýna Kovářová, MSc, a nutritional therapist and researcher in the field of sports nutrition. As a result, her writing combines a journalist’s ability to explain complex topics in a readable and accessible way with scientific rigour. She is a keen sportswoman herself and enjoys eating a varied diet, so she takes a practical approach to nutrition without unnecessary restrictions.