When natural, normal concern for another person first becomes excessive, then obsessive, and eventually hypertrophied, it ultimately turns into pathological concern after all these transitional stages. And if normal and adequate care is a completely natural and commendable feeling, then obsessive attachment becomes simply a painful desire to control another person, helping them in every … Continue reading Pathological Concern
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🥛 Kefir and Fermented Milk Products
The other day, once again in the same lifesaving Polish shop, I bought kefir and some other fermented milk products, as they are also very rare in England. In fact, fermented milk products are generally even healthier than regular dairy products, and today we will take a closer look at their benefits for the body. … Continue reading 🥛 Kefir and Fermented Milk Products
🥗 Sauerkraut
The other day, I bought some sauerkraut at a Polish shop in Plymouth. It is surprisingly hard to find in England — people simply do not eat it here, and many English people do not even know what it tastes like. Some of them think it is something like kefir: a stale, expired product. But … Continue reading 🥗 Sauerkraut
💛 First Cold-Pressed Oils: What Is the Magic Behind Their Miraculous Effect?
As I promised in one of my previous posts, today we will look at all the benefits of choosing first cold-pressed oils over refined oils. Yes, unrefined oils are slightly more expensive than their refined counterparts, but in this case, paying more is well worth it, because the effect that high-quality oils have on our … Continue reading 💛 First Cold-Pressed Oils: What Is the Magic Behind Their Miraculous Effect?
🤎 Brown Whole Grain Rice
Whole grain rice, like other similar grains, is unprocessed and contains all the micro- and macroelements that nature intended for our bodies, making it a treasure trove of benefits and a rich source of vitamins and more. After all, when any grain is polished (apparently to make the final product look more impressive and attractive), … Continue reading 🤎 Brown Whole Grain Rice
🥒 Cucumbers. Fresh and Pickled
Cucumbers are 94–97% water — even more than watermelons (90%) — but this does not prevent them from providing our body with maximum benefits, not only when eaten fresh, but also when salted or pickled. In addition, cucumbers are a true natural absorbent, as they actively remove harmful substances and even toxins from our bodies … Continue reading 🥒 Cucumbers. Fresh and Pickled
🍉 The Pumpkin Family. Part 3
What else do we have in the pumpkin family arsenal? Oh yes — melons and watermelons! They look quite similar, but by and large, as they say, there are two big differences. Unfortunately, in England, this difference is not as noticeable as in Ukraine — here you can find striped ‘potbellies’ and yellow, round beauties. … Continue reading 🍉 The Pumpkin Family. Part 3
🧡 The Pumpkin Family. Part 2
Today we will talk about pumpkins, and in the one of the next articles – about cucumbers. Yes, yes, because not everyone knows that this long, fragrant vegetable also belongs to the pumpkin family. Watermelons and melons do too, by the way. But let's not get distracted and start exploring the properties and composition of … Continue reading 🧡 The Pumpkin Family. Part 2
A Big Difference
Have you ever wondered why arguments arise in the first place – in a team, in a family, or at work? And if so, have you ever thought about how to get rid of them, or better yet, how to prevent them altogether? I will answer you without hesitation – yes, it is possible, but. … Continue reading A Big Difference
💚 The Pumpkin Family. Part 1
Well, finally, it is time to talk about a very useful and delicious family — the pumpkin family. Today we will start with the green-skinned members of this family: courgettes. Squash is more popular in Ukraine than in England, as people here tend to prefer courgettes, which I will discuss in a little more detail … Continue reading 💚 The Pumpkin Family. Part 1
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