Health Is Not an End

I write about health regularly. However, contrary to common assumption, my mind is not endlessly tethered to “health.” In fact, beyond the few hours I spend each day speaking with clients, assisting members, studying/researching, and writing/sharing, it seldom lingers in my consciousness. Health is not the final destination. Rather, it is a vital vessel—a bridge […]

Slowing Down

In order to get back on track (or the right path), you ought to slow down. Imagine a race car driving 230 miles per hour. The car starts to spin. A critical thing the driver must do to avert further destabilization is to ease off the throttle. Only then can the wheels reestablish their grip, […]

I Voted

I went to get groceries. I picked up some fruits and vegetables (all organic) from local farmers, then stopped by a few health-focused grocery stores to buy what I couldn’t find at the farmers market. There were no processed foods in my bags—just whole, organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds; precisely the kind of food […]

How Stevia Became White

Stevia is a plant, and its natural color is green (primarily due to the presence of chlorophyll). So why, then, is the “stevia” you commonly find in stores stark white? What processes were performed to transform this green plant into a pale powder? These, I reckon, are important questions to ponder before putting it in […]

Waste Products Disguised as Food

Many people in industrialized nations consume what can only be described as “trash.” This is not an exaggeration. There are actual waste and waste-like materials, disguised as food, in many processed and ultra-processed products. Here are just a few examples: Whey Protein. Waste byproduct of cheese-making. Found in protein bars, sports drinks, meal replacements, etc. […]