Author Biography
Born in Israel, I enjoyed the food of the land - unadulterated, fresh, clean and healthy. My childhood included the fresh air and sunshine of this desert land of the Bible, and all the bounty of the Mediterranean region, from its pomegranates to its figs and dates, the grilled sardines and confections that my Turkish grandmother prepared. The peach and guava trees bore enormous bushels of juicy fruit, and our table was always graced with the produce from our garden. Those are the foods I grew up on. The famous Israeli salads have remained fond memories of my childhood. Indeed, I was the beneficiary of a cuisine that has become legendary for its healthfulness. The Mediterranean diet consists of cuisines from the entire region, from Spain and Italy to North Africa. Couscous and falafel are staples in Israel to this day, as are the olives and fish from the sea. Fortunate is the person who loves the clean, robust flavors of the region, the fruit kissed by the sun, the goat cheese and sesame seeds. The diet is a rich cornucopia of the earth's goodness. I came to the United States in my teens, and have studied nutrition and psychology. After many years of experimenting and struggling with my weight, I arrived at a few principles that have shaped my thinking. This book is the result of my experiences over the past few years. I lives in Florida with my husband, where I continue to write and speak on some of my favorite topics, including the Mediterranean diet, finance and philosophy. I am currently working on a fictionalized memoir.
