A blog about reversing pre-diabetes and striving for wellness from the inside out
The phrase comes from Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food. First of all, I love the idea of vegetables having souls! But apart from that, Pollan makes an excellent point on the connection between nutrition and health. He writes that we can’t possibly know what is going on in… Read moreThe Soul of a Carrot
I search out inspirational writing on health these days, whether or not it’s related to pre-diabetes. I loved Frank Bruni’s piece in Sunday’s New York Times about his loss of vision. He confronts the darkness of his future, but ultimately chooses gratitude. “I’m in clover,” he writes, counting his blessings… Read moreYou’re In Clover
Once daylight savings time started this year, I noticed almost immediately that my desire to go to the gym after work took a nosedive. You too? When the darkness descends at 5:00, it’s hard to resist the urge to hibernate. And somehow changing clothes in the frigid atmosphere of the… Read moreCultivating a Secret Garden