When I was a tiny baby, I’m told that one of my uncles decided to be mischievous with me. “I’m going to make the baby make a face,“ he determinedly said. He cut a lemon and put it in my mouth. Defying expectations, I just smiled. And thus began a life-long love affair...
How is the climate crisis changing not just landscapes, but fundamental sustenance sources such as plant foods and medicines? I’ve been leaning into this question for decades, starting as a reporter in the early aughts and now as a naturopathic doctor who...
There was a period of time when kale was everyone’s favorite health food (whether or not they personally enjoyed it.) Then came the backlash, with dozens of articles and YouTube videos sharing titles like “the dark side of kale.” Obviously, anything...
In a recent blog post, I wrote about food sources of omega-3 fatty acids (and why I often recommend people take fish-oil supplements.) The clear winner was farmed Atlantic salmon — something I will never recommend and personally will not eat. Here’s why....
Every night while getting ready for bed, I write out a list of three good things from the day. It’s part of my winding down ritual, and helps end even the toughest day with a little bit of sweetness. Sometimes the list spills well beyond three. Sometimes...
One of the fun new kitchen toys I got myself at the end of last year had been on my back burner for a long time. Playing with my new SodaStream for 10 straight days turned out to be a great lesson in the power of trying new things — even if you find the old things...
