How exciting to see you in a photo with Marion Nestle! Not only does she have a cool name :), but she is one of my heroes. I love when you quote your Mom--I also do what she does-eat something sweet as part of the meal. I think Asians have known for a very long time what leads to longevity and good health--grains, greens, soy, fermented foods, and tea! Question for you: Do you drink much tea yourself? I am loving the Lotus tea you recommended a few months ago.
Such an interesting post! I’m only recently aware of Marion Nestle, and the only book of hers I’ve read is her most recent (Slow Cooked). I’ve wanted to read What to Eat, and thought too late that I should’ve read it before this Thursday. The good thing about the MIND and CMIND “diets” is that it’s all super delicious.
My father seems to eat like your mom, lots of black beans, veg, and some protein. He’s 81 and still running marathons. For lunch today I’m having a salad that has been in my fridge for a few days (farro/garbanzos/cucumber/red onion/dill/purple daikon/lemon & olive oil vinaigrette). Not even trying to eat healthy, it’s just easy and good!
I often wonder how much joy takes precedence over the “perfect” diet. I don’t count how many servings of healthy stuff I eat, but I also laugh out loud with my family and friends every day. I don’t go to the gym, but I go for long walks when I’m up to it. I guess my musings are a result of seeing how people shop every day as well as living with a chronic health condition.
Talk about fan-girling, seeing Marion Nestle and Andrea Nguyen together would about do me in! 😉
Great discussion, following right behind the last one on “later in Life.” I’ll find the Marion Nestle blog post and dive in there, as well
I had the pleasure of meeting Marion when I worked at a cooking school in NYC and she is remarkable! Thanks, Andrea!
How exciting to see you in a photo with Marion Nestle! Not only does she have a cool name :), but she is one of my heroes. I love when you quote your Mom--I also do what she does-eat something sweet as part of the meal. I think Asians have known for a very long time what leads to longevity and good health--grains, greens, soy, fermented foods, and tea! Question for you: Do you drink much tea yourself? I am loving the Lotus tea you recommended a few months ago.
Such an interesting post! I’m only recently aware of Marion Nestle, and the only book of hers I’ve read is her most recent (Slow Cooked). I’ve wanted to read What to Eat, and thought too late that I should’ve read it before this Thursday. The good thing about the MIND and CMIND “diets” is that it’s all super delicious.
My father seems to eat like your mom, lots of black beans, veg, and some protein. He’s 81 and still running marathons. For lunch today I’m having a salad that has been in my fridge for a few days (farro/garbanzos/cucumber/red onion/dill/purple daikon/lemon & olive oil vinaigrette). Not even trying to eat healthy, it’s just easy and good!
I often wonder how much joy takes precedence over the “perfect” diet. I don’t count how many servings of healthy stuff I eat, but I also laugh out loud with my family and friends every day. I don’t go to the gym, but I go for long walks when I’m up to it. I guess my musings are a result of seeing how people shop every day as well as living with a chronic health condition.