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Vitamin B1: Thiamin AKA Thiamine: Every morning, I read newsletters and nutrition/culinary updates from many sources. Information in my world changes fast, and it’s important to keep up so as to bring you current information. First, some basic information: Fat-soluble...

I am honored to have been asked to be interviewed for The Quit Sugar Summit. It starts today, and here is the link to my interview. I hope you enjoy it! Link If you’d like to work with me, you may contact me via at patty@pattyjames.com or my Substack or...

I am proud to be an advisor for the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation. Starting on October 27th, there is a free Quit Sugar Summit, and I’m proud to be a speaker. Here is the link to learn more.

I had just made a lot of homemade yogurt and I separated it into little glass jars, then I filled these colorful containers with nuts, seeds and spices and placed them in the fridge on top of the yogurt containers. I felt so darned organized and perhaps I'm easy to...

I believe that many (if not most) people want to do something to make a positive environmental impact but don’t know where to start or don’t feel that their small changes will have an effect. Or they feel they must do something big (such as No Spending in 2025) but...

I am so proud to have chaired this incredible program! If you couldn't be there with us in person, you can listen to the audio. Enjoy! Here is the link: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2024-12-03/farmers-markets-food-banks-and-chefs-sample-your-food-system...

A well-known nutritionist posted that perhaps kids don't like plant-based foods because they are relatively nutrient-poor and contain less usable protein, compared to dairy, meat, and eggs. The point of the post was that kids are wasting veggies (put in the trash)...

I am chair of the Nutrition, Food, and Wellness Member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth in San Francisco. The Commonwealth Club is a 120 year-old public forum and I proud to have been involved for 16 years. The program that I am chairing is with Dr. Nicole Avena and Dr....

Dr. Akil Palanisamy will be speaking at The Commonwealth Club on July 26th at 5:30. https://tinyurl.com/ytav4j4r   M.D., Department Chair for Integrative Medicine, Sutter Health Institute for Health and Healing; Author, The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol: An Integrative,...

I have known Dr. Avena since 2009-time flies! This is her latest article on Infertility in Psychology Today. Why Aren't We Talking About Infertility? One in five women is unable to get pregnant within the first year of trying. KEY POINTS Infertility has been a taboo...

Well, my first ebook is published! I'm excited to have you read it. There are 37 recipes, and stories--good, bad, funny, and embarrassing--from different layers/eras of my life. https://sowl.co/s/bjdvy8        

I am proud to chair this important program with Mary Lou Jepsen PhD at The Commonwealth Club in May. Preclinical data suggests Openwater’s wearable can destroy glioblastoma cancer cells 5x better than chemotherapy with no damage to the healthy brain tissue.  This...

Oh my goodness, my next cookbook--an ebook-- is almost ready for the editor! I'm so excited for you to read it. There are stories, and recipes from different times of my life. It's been quite the journey writing it. The last post was a photo of my Mom's Apple Pie...

My moms apple pie recipe, her rolling pin, and her teacups. It's like you had the pleasure of knowing her! The right food photo can evoke so many feelings, besides wanting a slice of that pie! Recipe development, recipe reformulation and photography are just a few of...

As I believe many if not most of you know, I am the Chief Innovation Officer at Foogal. My position at Foogal is in essence what I have been doing for 25 years. Research, writing, developing protocols for health concerns, developing recipes, and so much more! What I...

Mediterranean and other Traditional Diets The Mediterranean diet is the most well-known traditional diet, but there are 22 countries in the Mediterranean region so a one size fits all in this category is a misnomer. Each country along the Mediterranean Sea boasts a...

No One Wants Their Food Medicalized. …and two suggestions for the new year Preamble I am in the nutrition world, and my friend is in the policy world focusing on aspects of health, which makes for interesting conversations. On our call yesterday, we caught up on...

I am proud to chair this program at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on September 22 at 6:00 pm. A NEW ERA OF EXPERIENTIAL MEDICINE: FROM VIDEO GAMES TO PSYCHEDELICS A fundamental challenge of our health-care system is the enhancement of cognition for millions...

My interview with Behavior Scientist BJ Fogg at The Commonwealth Club of California was informative, dynamic, and so much fun! Transforming your life can be easier than you think. In his New York Times best selling book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change...

I have been involved with The Commonwealth Club, Health and Medicine Member-Led Forum,  for 13 years and I am very proud of my previous programs and thrilled with my upcoming programs. Here are the upcoming programs that I'm sure you'll want to attend. The only...