By Dietician Zeynep Kulakcı Winter months often bring a weakened immune system, leaving adults and especially children more susceptible to illnesses. Infections can dampen appetite, reducing nutrient intake. Prioritizing a balanced diet becomes crucial not only to reduce the risk of contracting the flu and common cold but to aid swift recovery from illnesses. Enhanced…
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December is a busy time of year for many expatriates, with many returning to their birth countries to spend the festive season with family and friends, others off in search of winter sun, while lots of us remain here in Turkiye, content to create our own celebrations at home. It’s quite unusual living in a…
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As the dark nights draw in and summer salads are forgotten for a few months, most home cooks are turning their attention to more substantial foods that will warm up the family after a long day at work or school. This is where two gadgets, in particular, can be a reluctant chef’s lifesaver. I’m a…
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By Dietitian and Nutritionist Zeynep Kulakcı Winter, a season of cold temperatures and shorter days, brings about changes in our body’s needs. It’s essential to adjust our diet to meet these changing requirements. Here are some points to consider for your winter nutrition: Boost Serotonin Levels: The fluctuating weather during winter can impact our mood.…
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Locals are well aware that as soon as tourist season is over on the Turkish coast, construction begins and new-builds start popping up on every available vacant plot. Only a few days ago, I was looking at an image of my local area from twenty-five years ago, and what a difference! Although it was an…
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Walk along the seafront of any small Turkish coastal town during autumn and winter months and you’ll be surprised at the number of restaurants that have closed their doors for the season. Content to wait for the onslaught of tourists next May, owners and staff return to their family homes or take a much-needed break.…
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By Glenn Maffia I have often pondered upon the thought that the establishment of a visitor centre and museum, displaying artefacts recovered from the Temple of Apollo, and the adjacent area, would be a significant complement to the magnificent landmark(s) of ancient Didyma. As of now, the antiquities from the Didyma environment have been dispersed…
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By Nutritionist and Dietitian Zeynep Kulakçı Do you think about your brain during the day? How did what you eat and do today affect it? If you are not thinking about these questions, you may be disrupting its maintenance. The brain’s greatest need is, of course, oxygen. But the foods we eat and essential sleep…
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One of the most important factors of consideration for any expat is whether their health insurance is adequate to cover any unexpected accidents, medical procedures, short or long-term illnesses. No matter whether you feel fit and active at your time of moving overseas, there is no guarantee as to how long it will be before…
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By Glenn Maffia I was rather spoilt last week with a pleasant influx of quality visitors to welcome once again to Didyma: for it was in and around the Temple that we all congregated. The previous evening I received a message from two of my French friends. Now residing in Germany, one is a leading…
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