If protein means thick cuts of marbled meats, fatty poultry and fried fish, no wonder your food bills are soaring and your weight is following suit! Time to think cheaper, leaner and healthier! Diversify your selections and explore the wealth of protein options that your grocery store beholds.

In my ongoing quest to explore TasteOverTime, I’m headed to India to search for traditional tastes and textures and newly minted ones. They represent a mélange of flavors and cuisines as diverse as India’s population, influenced by climate, conquerors, cultural practices, geography, history, religions, trade and so much more!

You might take your eyes for granted until you can’t anymore—from farsightedness (fuzzy nearby vision) to nearsightedness (blurred faraway vision) good nutrition is a plus for healthy aging eyes! There’s an array of nutrients you need almost daily for top-notch viewing. Some increase in need when an infection, soreness or tiredness strike. Essential eyesight nutrients to the rescue! ‍

Come along and read about my fascinating journey amongst Tahitian tropical vanilla acreage in Taha’a, a 21 square mile small island in the Society Islands, and see firsthand why this little baby is worth big buckeroos!

Too much protein may lead to dehydration, digestive issues, increase heart disease risks, strain the kidneys and even make you fat! But too little protein may weaken immunity and increase infections; increase muscle loss and risk of fractures; lead to slower wound healing, and trigger hair, nail and skin issues. Here’s how to find the balance …

I don’t know about you, but I never tasted a mango until I was quite an adult. And then I couldn’t distinguish a mango from a papaya—except for their degree of mushiness. That was until I traveled halfway around the world to French Polynesia and literally pulled mangoes off the trees that lined the streets and filled the countryside. For those of you who are not greeted by mango trees outside your door, I’ve got mango recipes galore! Welcome to the tropics!