02/20/2026
With almost 30 years of research and knowledge about herbal medicine and healthy cooking. I am entering new territory with a 1500 calorie a day diet to match my age and changing body. Holy wow! It is doable but humbling. Not as terrible as I had expected. I'm getting the hang of it. These portions of about 2 cups of chick pea salad with cucumbers, kalamata olives, celery, roasted artichokes in olive oil, fennel, sardines in tomato sauce, lemon, vinegar, and a sprinkle of goat cheese are about 640 calories a serving. Filling, densely nutritious, delicious and guilt free. Something I want to eat that is not sugary. Basically, it is about being present with what I consume, on a whole new level. I never had to do this before, but now I do and that is ok. It is a lifestyle choice. I have an extremely challenging job and I am an active person. However, I cannot be the gym rat others think I should be. Nor will I ever do GLP1 drugs. So, I have to do this instead. It is part of aging gracefully. I feel like anyone over 50 should get a free master class on how to age well. I am learning as I go. Hopefully, I can inspire someone else too. Eat mindfully, age with more ease. Especially, during challenging times in history. It is a recipe for living well. Pun intended.
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