D. Pasanello

I’ve always been aware of the nutritional value of food and its benefits. Starting at 16 years of age, Prevention magazine and the Clymer Health Clinic (an alternative health practice) in Pennsylvania was a big part of my lifestyle. Even at that age, and in my 20’s, I would eat grain burgers, mushroom burgers and red zinger teas, etc. I ate organic eggs and collected my grains in glass jars to be displayed in my kitchen. Around the age of 24, I was introduced to the Feingold diet, which made me aware of the chemicals and additives put into our foods and products we use everyday. I was on my way! This lifestyle became who I was and I enjoyed it. I was also drawn to people with the same similarities. Then, when I got married, my in-laws weren’t quite so impressed. They liked the good ole Italian cooking. She was quite the cook. She made the best meatballs, sauce, lasagna, manicotti, etc. Now I had to learn to cook this new way, because I’m not just cooking for myself. Well now, years later, my kids are young adults and I’ve been able to go back to my first way of eating that I enjoyed. I thank you for this program because now I know without a doubt that this is the better way to eat. I’m going to pass this way of living to my children. My family has now adopted more fruits and vegetable, and we’re the better for it. Thanks!