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My Story

 

Making changes in my way of eating has been a long journey.  I am glad I have been gentle and have treated myself like a baby, weaning me off harmful junk and introducing new flavors and textures into my diet over a span of about 30 years.  I have dabbled into vegan and vegetarian ways of eating and delighted my senses with every cuisine that New York has to offer.  Indeed, other cultures seem to have a healthier and more natural diet.

 

Food, per se, contains many substances that cause the body harm: sugar, processed foods, excess salt, genetically modified foods, red meat. The good thing is that my taste buds have changed and making wise food choices comes easier now.  I remember Fran Lappé saying in Food for a Small Planet that "we vote with our dollars."  What I buy is what the food industry sells me.  I have used this to my advantage: when I ask for healthier foods at my supermarket, the foods eventually appear on the shelves.

 

The benefits of a healthier way of eating have been many.  The first difference I noticed was when I began to eat brown rice.  My system began to run smoothly and regularly without the aid of laxatives, prunes, or bran.

 

I have worked with the foods I enjoy: green salads, grains, bean breads, fruits and vegetables, and alternative sweetener, chicken and fish, with a few vegan meals a week, etc.

 

In addition, I have been privileged to have worked with doctors who heal with nutrition.  I was able to heal from a kidney infection under the direction of a very special doctor.

 

I am not a doctor, nurse, or nutritionist; I am well soaked in the collective wisdom everyone can access online and the proper medical personnel. I am looking forward to learning from those who wish to engage in a food conversation with me.  Cilantro is the best anti-oxidant.  Seaweed increases the metabolism.  

 

At the age of 75, my health is remarkable.  According to my doctor, my blood pressure is normal; my cholesterol is like a teenager´s; my AC1 is 6.1; I am obese, have edema, and a fatty liver non-alcoholic. 

 

Lately, I have learned that inflammation is the cause of all diseases, including diabetes and cancer.   Turmeric with ginger are great anti-inflammatory agents.  I am eager to hear what wisdoms you bring from which I can learn.

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