Recently I watched a program '' The question for breakfast '. 'I like it because I often can learn many interesting things. Today cucumbers attracted my attention :)

Cucumber is a vegetable whose properties and nutritional value we should appreciate- especially in hot weather. Cucumber has almost 97 percent of water, so it will quench your thirst. At the same time it is low in calories, so it can be incorporated into a weight-loss diet people.

Cucumbers have anticancer properties. Scientists whose research results were published in "Cancer Research" are of the opinion that cucurbitacin can protect against the development of pancreatic cancer.

Cucumbers are recommended for people with bad breath and struggling with the odor of sweat(<--there are signs of excessive amounts of harmful substances in the body).

Cucumber should be included in the diet of people struggling with heartburn.

Cucumber is widely used in cosmetics. We know a lot of tonics, lotions, masks and creams with extracts of cucumber. They are especially recommended for people with oily skin and with acne.

A small dictionary of the French language

Hi! I had the idea to translate you some basic French words . Probably often you hear them but do you know what they mean?

Je t'aime- I love you

très bien- very well

Je suis desolé! - I'm sorry

Oui- Yes

Non- No

excusez-moi- excuse me

Pourqoui -why?

Qui- who
0ù- where

Quand- when

Bonjour- Good morning/ good afternoon

Bonsoir!- good evening

Bonne nuit!- good night 

Au revoir- goodbye

Comment ça va?- how do you do?

Comment tu t'appelles ?- What is your name?

Parlez vous français ?- Do you speak French?

Quelle heure est-il? - What time is it?

Il est six heures. - it is six o'clock.

as you can see it is not difficult :) Sooo.... learn French!

The winter came. The snow on the streets and sidewalks. A handkerchiefs in our pockets... What to do to not be sick in these cold days?

-> First of all, you should avoid large crowds of people, in which there are chilled people.
-> It is recommended to dress depending on the weather, pereferably multilayared, which increases
thermal insulation of body.
-> Eat lots of vegetables and fruits, especially oranges and reds.
-> Do not forget about regular physical exercise. Maintaining good physical condition helps to prevent getting sick in the winter, because it strengthens the immune system.
-> Avoid chronic stress.You should take regular activities discharging stress and tension, for example to learn to distance yourself from work, relax or indulge in your favorite sports activities.
-> Dream is very important for health . During sleep immune cells are activated.

So. take care!!

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is associated with many interesting facts about which most of us probably do not know
- A name Dec. 31 probably derives from the name of Pope Sylvester II, who according to ancient tales, saved humanity from destruction by a dragon Leviathan

- Saint Sylvester, whose name is associated with the night on December 31, is the patron saint of domestic animals

- On New Year's Eve born: Nicholas Sparks (American writer), Anthony Hopkins (British actor), Val Kilmer (American actor), George Marshall (American general, politician, Nobel laureate), Wojciech Kossak (Polish painter), Agnieszka Grochowska (Polish actress)

-New Year's greetings in different languages:  Happy New Year (English), Bonne Année (in French), Feliz año nuevo (in Spanish), Felix sit annus novus (Latin), Buon Anno (in Italian)

CHRISTMAS TIME!

Christmas is a magical time. I always spend it with my family. In a few days  we will feel this wonderful atmosphere. I hope that it will be snowing because for me it is also an integral part of Christmas. Unfortunately, I can not remember the last time we saw snow for more than a week ;(

This feast day is so important for me , I always wait for it impatiently.
Regardless of genesis, Christmas  is a very popular and well liked, even among the religious minorities in Poland. Christmas holidays in Poland have a very long tradition, which consists of a lot of customs.

I am impatient to go to Christmas midnight mass too :)

Merry Christmas everyone!

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We live in an era in which depression is nothing new or unusual. Unfortunately, stress is one of the factors that have an influence on it. I would like to present to you some simple advice on how to combat stress.

1) Laugh often and loudly. If you do not have a sense of humor, find someone who has it. Laughter releases endorphins (happiness hormones).
2)Do not rush. You'll be able to cope with stress, if you start to manage your time wisely. Remember to always leave yourself time to unforeseen events.
3)Get ready for the next day. In the evening pack to work (school), prepare yourself clothes etc.
4)We should try eliminating stressful situations from our lives. Think what situation it can be.
5)Select a form of sport that makes you happy and exercise!

It is not difficult so if you have bad days do not sit idly :)

St. Nicholas' Day.

It is a holiday celebrated every year on 6th December. The name of this winter festival comes precisely from the holy Bishop Nicholas of Myra, who died on December 6. 

St. Nicholas shared his fortune with the poor, without revealing their identity. he offered a dowry to poor virgins,  beggars received food. He always helped at night, to avoid being recognized.

According to the Anglo-Saxon legends, St Nicholas drops by window  into houses and apartments at night. He leaves gift, providing that the shoes are clean. If your boots are dirty, he will leave there a rotten potato :)

At home, the family members give each other small gifts. On the night of 5 to 6 December gifts are putted into the shoe, under the pillow, and according to the American tradition for Christmas socks hung on the fireplace or next to the bed. 

And you? Are you celebrating St. Nicolas' Day?