Nutrition: Food & Culture

I am so excited to kick off my Nutrition: Food & Culture Series. I’m starting with A Talk with the Elders feature. I talked with one of my beloved elders to see how food in America has changed in his lifetime.

Dear Lesley: It’s Not Complicated You’re Just Constipated

Do you think stool softeners are healthy? I don’t know why it started but it was hard to go after a while.

Dear Lesley: My Husband Keeps Getting Gout

My husband keeps getting gout.

Dear Lesley: A Girl’s Gotta Have Fun

I want to go out with friends and eat and drink without anxiety. I can manage my calories by choosing healthier meals, but I have not figured out how much alcohol I can have.

Dear Lesley: Too Much of a Good Thing

I bought me some pickled beets the other day. I have been eating them nonstop. Is this healthy?

Dear Lesley: No More Flare-Ups Please!

I keep having flare ups and I cannot figure out why. I have stopped eating fried foods, gluten, and almost all the American type of food. What do you think could be going on?

Dear Lesley: My Child Needs to Eat Healthier

My child won’t eat anything healthy. He always tries to eat my food but refuses to eat his own food. What can I do?

Dear Lesley: Stranger Things

I have been experiencing more cramping lately. It could be the slightest thing such as reaching to tie my shoes or buckle my seatbelt. Should I eat more bananas?

Nutrients & Supplements for Cold Season

Do you have a nutritional aspect of your self-care routine in place for the season change?

Dear Lesley: Is Hot Sauce Unhealthy?

Is hot sauce bad for you?