I knew when I was diagnosed with cancer the only thing I could control was what I ate, what I drank and what I would think.

Although Grandma's passion had led me to the power of food, not all of her recipes were healthy. I kept her gusto and the love that she put into her cuisine but ditched the ingredients that bought her a one-way ticket to arthritis, diverticulitis and a host of other inflammatory conditions. I also ditched my own addictions and compulsions around food, especially sugar.

Direct your mind where you want it to travel instead of always going for the ride.

It’s not about finding your voice, it’s about giving yourself permission to use your voice.

Processed foods cause inflammation, a source of most chronic illnesses as well as stress.

Cancer' is such a frightening word.

Change is a pesky notion. For many folks, the biggest challenge in changing their eating habits isn't money, time, or education; it's reframing their connection between food and love.