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

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?

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 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

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

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

Today we will look at three more types of legumes that are just as healthy as the previous ones. Let us start with chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans or Turkish peas. To be honest, chickpeas are not very popular in Ukraine, but they are quite popular in England. One particularly famous chickpea dish is … Continue reading 🥣 Legumes: chickpeas, lentils, mung beans

The legume family is quite popular, so let us take a look at its most well-known members. These include beans, peas, soybeans, chickpeas, several types of lentils, mung beans and, oddly enough, peanuts. Let us leave peanuts aside for now, as they are groundnuts, and most people automatically classify them as part of the nut … Continue reading 🥣 Legumes: a rich source of protein

Today we will look at three more types of greens — not as popular as the previous ones, but no less beneficial. Sorrel is quite well known in Ukraine, but in recent years it has not been as widely recognised as it once was. Because of its pronounced sourness, it was traditionally added to delicious … Continue reading 💚 Greens: sorrel, oregano, mint

Today we will look at three more types of herbaceous plants that are very popular in our country. And, by the way, while the three types of greens we looked at last time are of little interest to anyone in England, today’s heroes are much more accessible and in demand there. Basil is an incredibly … Continue reading 🍃 Greens: Basil, Rocket, Spinach