Food
Since March 2012, my food habits are in harmony with those advocated by doctors like Joel Fuhrman, Caldwell Esselstyn, Dean Ornish, Neal Barnard and Gabriel Cousens. The articles below are what I learnt from watching YouTube videos, reading books, talking to like minded individuals and watching Healthy Lifestyle Expo proceedings from past years.

Plant Based Diets [16 July 2012] — In April 2012, I was delighted to discover medical research demonstrating that plant based diets cure heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and early stage prostate cancer. The doctors who advocate these diets eat the same food as their patients. To my surprise, some Olympic champions, body builders and endurance athletes have also thrived by following the same guidelines.
Rip Esselstyn Talk on Engine 2 Diet [21 June 2012] — Notes from a talk by Rip Esselstyn in Palo Alto, June 2012. Rip was promoting his book on plant-strong Engine 2 Diet, which is the foundation of Whole Foods 'Health Starts Here — 28-Day Challenge' program.
Awesome Fruits [29 Decembrer 2012] — Two delicious fruits I discovered in Farmers Market in 2012: Quince and Hachiya persimmons.
Juice Fasting for Calmness and Clarity [27 February 2013] — A ten day juice fast in February 2012 helped me in two ways. (A) Towards the end of the fast, I started feeling much calmer than before. The change was noticeable and significant. (B) On the fifth day, I learnt about Plant Based Diets. Upon finishing my fast, I permanently transitioned into these food habits.
Dr Manthena Raju [30 January 2013] — A resident of Andhra Pradesh, India, Dr Manthena Raju appeared in a series of 750+ tv shows, advocating healthy living through sufficient water, healthy food and exercise like yoga and pranayama. He is famous for his extensive food guidelines, which are in harmony with those advocated by western doctors like Ornish, Esselstyn, Barnard, McDougall and Fuhrman.
Food Photo Album [12 October 2012] — From August 2012 onwards, I started cooking all breakfasts and about five to six meals per week at home. My cooking is plain and simple. All I need is a pot with a steamer, a cutting board, a knife, a ladle, a plate, a bowl and a spoon. Preparations are in five parts: boiled whole grains, boiled beans, steamed roots, steamed vegetables and raw salad. No salt. I add mild spices to either the beans or the grains. To my own surprise, I now relish the flavors and the juices in each individual ingredient in its pristine form!