Tag: food philosophy

Some of history’s greatest thinkers were well ahead of their time in speaking about the power of good food choices for health. Or perhaps, humanity was on target all along, until recently, when processed foods began to infiltrate and take over shelf space in the market. If nothing else, the words of these important historical figures give a sense of grounding and history when thinking about our own food decisions. Making healthy choices should not be thought of as a 21st century concept, but rather a time-honored tradition in service of living the best life possible. “No illness which can be treated by food should be treated by any other means” – Maimonides “Let food be thy medicine and medicine ... Continue

Thomas Jefferson was one of the founding fathers of the United States.  He was the 3rd President, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, a supporter of religious freedom and an inventor, among other things.  But why am I writing about him on a health and wellness blog? Well, this true Renaissance man, (and hero of mine, as I am a proud graduate of the University of Virginia, founded by Jefferson) was also a dedicated vegetable farmer, and he cultivated a wide range of plants numbering in excess of 300 different varieties. When I recently learned what a strong vegetable advocate he was, througha story on NPR’s All Things Considered, it pretty much blew my mind.  How could this ... Continue