Don't make a different meal for every person, but make buildable meals. And, I do this with my kids, try to expand their palates gently.

We all have so much access to the information on the Internet and in books, but we don't necessarily get that information in a usable way so that we can turn information into action.

I have been very, very lucky because I have my health, a wonderful husband, family, and friends, and I get to do what I love.

Make sure you eat whole foods that are good for your entire body. This doesn't mean that you can't enjoy your food or make room for plenty of indulgences. But your conscious goal has to be to eat for long term health and what you do most of the time is what really counts.

My mom is a great cook, and family dinners were a must growing up, even if that meant eating at 10 p.m. when my dad got home from the hospital. It's where we did our family bonding.

More than anything, having adventures with my siblings and spending time with my family and my husband make me happy.

I love to look at my life and look at what I can do better, how I can contribute more and where I can push myself.