From SNAP to STEP: Recipes for Independence — Your Path to Culinary Freedom Are you ready to transform your relationship with food and discover a life of culinary independence, no matter your budget? The From SNAP to STEP: Recipes for Independence series is your detailed guide to breaking free from restrictive diets, food guilt, and financial limitations. Authors Oksana Doloman and Stanislav Iljin combine their expertise in nutrition, mental wellness, and culinary arts to give you the knowledge and tools to care for your body, mind, and soul. The series includes three books: Book 1: Freedom Mindset — Learn to let go of fear and guilt, discover the importance of focusing on brain-friendly nutrition, master the formula of balance, develop multisensory awareness, and explore new approaches to simple, accessible foods. Book 2: Menu of Freedom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Delicious, Healthy, and Budget-Friendly Diet — Together, we’ll figure out how to build a balanced menu for every day, even on a tight budget, and learn to find joy in simple, affordable meals. Book 3: The Freedom Diet — Dive into practical strategies that will help you not only maintain your health and energy, but also achieve true independence in your food choices and eating style. We begin with the Freedom Mindset — learning to release fear and guilt, focusing on brain-nourishing foods, understanding the formula of balance, developing multisensory skills, and discovering new ways to enjoy simple, accessible ingredients. And most importantly — from the very first book, you’ll start building your own Menu of Freedom. Not someone else’s, not a “textbook perfect” one, but a menu that truly delights you, fits your taste, your budget, and even your personality! After all, each of us has our own inner gourmet: some can’t imagine life without borscht, others — without oatmeal and green smoothies. You’ll discover how to balance even foods from the “unhealthy” list — yes, even fast food can have its place if you’re smart about it! And you’ll learn how to use your budget wisely and unlock your own gifts, turning simple ingredients into true culinary discoveries. So get ready: ahead of you are not just recipes, but a real adventure in creating your personal, unique, and delicious Menu of Freedom. And may your kitchen always have room for experiments, joy, and of course, a pinch of love!