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!
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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
Three Clever Techniques
Do you have problems in your life? If so, and if you have quite a few of them, you can try choosing one to start with. And not just choosing it, but also applying three clever techniques to it, step by step: Understand, accept, and then step back. Look at the problem calmly, as if … Continue reading Three Clever Techniques
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
Personal Boundaries — Important!
The ability to calmly and confidently say “no” is an essential quality, because being able to withstand another person’s negative reaction to your refusal is one of the key elements of healthy and effective communication. In doing so, you demonstrate that, regardless of your positive feelings toward someone, you first and foremost value and clearly … Continue reading Personal Boundaries — Important!
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. 💚 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
Right here, right now!
Very often, many of us think: Once I lose weight / make a million / move into my dream house / find my dream job / buy a cool car / get married / etc., only then will my real, fulfilling life finally begin! I used to float in similar naive clouds, but in the … Continue reading Right here, right now!
Varieties of Salt
Without a product as commonplace as salt, food is not food at all, but simply bland drivel. Although we all know that we should eat as little of this white, granular mineral as possible and try not to overdo it, as excessive consumption can have unpleasant consequences for our bodies. I solved this problem for … Continue reading Varieties of Salt
Sweeteners Explained
It always amuses me when an advertisement for a product emphasizes the absence of sugar and presents this as a huge selling point. But if we look at the ingredients list for that very product, we often discover, much to our disappointment, that instead of ordinary natural sugar, it contains a host of unusual chemical … Continue reading Sweeteners Explained
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