by Shana Bitterman Eileen Fuentes is a warrior. She has survived triple negative breast cancer and a blood clot in her heart, all while raising three daughters and working a full-time job. But in true fighter form, she came out of her ordeal stronger than…
California seems to be leading the discussion on food justice issues occurring in low-income neighborhoods. Recently SOS Juice debuted a video titled, “Food Fight” about a boy who must escape a world where processed food is killing the members of his community. The villain in…
There is a huge misconception of two things. First, that low-calorie foods are better for you. Second, that labels are required to tell you the truth. This video highlights the inaccuracy of the information on many common foods. As you will see, items labeled as…
Latipha Cross is one phenomenal young woman. She is a survivor on so many levels. This champion runner was abandoned by her parents and physically abused by her foster parents. Desperate and afraid, she left home and lived in a park. When she reconnected with…
Hi! My name is Eileen and I hate beets. I know they are good for me but the truth is, I can’t stand them and I consider myself to be very open-minded (obsessed may be a better word) about vegetables. For years, I have used…
Jill Brzezinski-Conley, is a young breast cancer survivor initially diagnosed at 32, just one day before her birthday. She underwent a double mastectomy, aggressive chemotherapy and radiation and now, at 35, has incurable stage-4 breast cancer which has metastasized to her bone. Inspired by her…
How often do we burden imagination – and the artistic product of imagination – with prosaic expectations appropriate only to the physical realities of the mundane world? What is the cost of these blinders? And what is the power of an unfettered creative process?
Shelby Grebenc is a 13-year-old who started her own egg farm in order to help with the family’s finances after her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She became the youngest farmer in America to win the Animal Welfare Seal of Approval. Now that her…
The east coast is experiencing unusually low temperatures these days. For those who desire eating foods that are healthy and don’t want the cooling effects of raw salads, I recommend that you continue to eat your veggies but make the transition to root vegetables. With…
The Food Hospital is a new show on The Cooking Channel that examines the science behind using food as medicine. Patients suffering from a range of medical conditions and symptoms are invited to attend The Food Hospital where they are prescribed specific food treatment programs…