Adaptogens and resilience
Adapt To modify To become suitable for a new use or purpose To become adjusted to a new condition Adaptation is fundamental to growth. As humans, we adapt all the time…to new living spaces, new weather patterns, a new exercise routine, a new political climate,...
Is organic food worth the cost?
I’m often asked if organic food is worth the cost. It’s the same question I asked about 15 years ago…before I started to understand the impact that high pesticide residue, heavy metals, and low nutrient content can have on inflammation and overall health. The...
How to mind your mind with MIND
Here’s what’s on my mind this week. It’s the MIND approach to healthy aging. The MIND approach is based on extensive research in the areas of nutrition and cognitive health. The name stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay...
Vietnamese cuisine (con’t)
After I shared a Vietnamese Hot Pot recipe in a previous post, several of you commented that you were inspired by the Vietnamese way of eating…lots of broth, rice or rice noodles, a variety of protein, and lots of fresh veggies, especially greens.