As a writer and someone who has always found comfort in words, I often find myself in situations where I feel like my writing is failing me . There are days when I sit in front of my screen, fingers hovering over the keyboard, and… nothing. The words don’t land the way they used to.I can’t help but admit it — my writing is failing me, and I never thought I’d reach this point. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to be a little nervous, a little scared as you are writing. Good writing is risky writing. There is a wonderful John Irving quote: “If you don’t feel you are possibly on the edge of humiliating yourself, of losing control of the whole thing, then what you’re doing probably isn’t very vital. If you don’t feel that you are writing somewhat over your head, why do it? If you don’t have some doubt of your authority to tell this story, then you’re not trying to tell enough.” How comforting is this — a master writer telling us all to be dangerously daring, to be scared, to be more th...
In the world of super-foods, eating dates (khajoor) offers numerous health benefits because of their rich nutritional profile. Best quality dates primarily grown in the Middle East and North Africa are now enjoyed globally for their sweet taste and immense health benefits. Dates, known as nature’s candy, are sweet, nutritious, and packed with numerous health benefits. Rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, dates boost energy and support overall well-being. Popular among people of all ages, they’re a healthy snack anytime, anywhere , despite their higher calorie content. A serving of 100 gm of dates (khajoor) can provide: > Calories: 277 kcal > Carbohydrates: 75 grams > Sugars: 63–66 grams > Dietary fiber: 6.7 grams > Protein: 1.8 grams > Fat: 0.2 grams > Potassium: 656 mg (about 14% of daily value) > Magnesium: 54 mg > Iron: 0.9 mg > Vitamin B6: 0.2 mg Dates are also a good source of antioxidants, including flavonoids, carotenoids, and pheno...