🌿 Oregano – tiny leaves with immense healing power! 🌿 Did you know that oregano, marjoram and wild marjoram are all different names for the same plant? No? Well, now you know xx So now all that remains is to take a closer look at its incredibly beneficial properties. Right then, let’s get started! Don’t … Continue reading Oregano
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Turmeric
🌟 Turmeric – the golden spice and a treasure trove of health benefits 🌟 One of my previous posts was about curry powder, the key ingredient of which is turmeric. But this golden spice is so beneficial in its own right that I’ve decided to describe all its health benefits in more detail today. So … Continue reading Turmeric
Black pepper
🌶️ Black pepper – a true gift of nature, simply the best of the best! 🌶️ We’ve all grown accustomed to thinking of black pepper as something utterly ordinary, after all, it’s been a staple of our diet since time immemorial. But does everyone know that this spice, which seems so familiar at first glance, … Continue reading Black pepper
Curry
🌿 The benefits of curry: a yellow-brown, slightly tangy spice with tremendous health benefits 🌿 Curry is truly one of nature’s timeless gifts! Incidentally, it predates all three major world religions, as this deeply vintage superfood is over 4,000 years old. This is further proof of its enduring popularity and, consequently, the enduring relevance of … Continue reading Curry
Clearly unbelievable
It is simply unbelievable that today marks four years since the outrageous invasion of my homeland, our sovereign Ukraine, by a deranged usurper. No one thought, no one believed that this madness would drag on for so long, but the fact remains: the war continues, and there is no end in sight. Negotiations are, of … Continue reading Clearly unbelievable
So, volia!
I thought long and hard about which story to start this column with, and decided to begin with my novella Two Phoenixes. This novella holds special meaning for me, as it recounts momentous historical events that suddenly and dramatically changed not only the direction of my son's and my life, but the very course itself. … Continue reading So, volia!
Black Himalayan Salt
In the world of healthy eating, any Himalayan salt is highly regarded, but black salt is particularly so. After all, this superfood—with its unusual flavour, rich composition and ancient origins—supplies our bodies with a wealth of incredibly beneficial nutrients. Despite its name, it is not black but has a dark purple, sometimes brownish or greyish-pink … Continue reading Black Himalayan Salt
Superfoods: Quinoa
Quinoa – an ancient superfood at the height of culinary fashion🌾 Quinoa is an ancient sacred grain that was cultivated by the Incas over 5,000 years ago. Today, quinoa is known and valued worldwide as one of the most nutritious plant-based foods. Why should you include it in your diet? Let’s take a closer look! … Continue reading Superfoods: Quinoa
Superfoods: Chia
Chia seeds: magical little babies We’ve all heard of chia seeds – these tiny seeds are considered one of the most powerful superfoods in the world. And with good reason! They’re compact, have a neutral taste, yet are packed with incredible health benefits. đź’š Why you should definitely include chia seeds in your diet: 🔹 … Continue reading Superfoods: Chia
Superfoods: Flax
🟤 Flaxseeds – small but mighty: a wonderful superfood that costs next to nothin Let me make one thing clear straight away – in Ukraine, flax really does cost next to nothing. Before the war, I used to buy it at our local market for 30–40 hryvnia a packet. At the pre-war exchange rate, that … Continue reading Superfoods: Flax
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