My whole life I dreamed of being an author, and that dream came to true in December 2011 with the launch of our book, “Unjunk Your Junk Food.”
The reason I wanted to write this book was because I was spending a lot of time looking for healthier alternatives for myself and my kids so I thought—why not share my findings with others who wanted the same thing for themselves and their kids. My co-author, Lisa Tsakos, and I spent two years researching, writing, testing, and editing our book. It was a labour of TONS of LOVE.
I’m honored to say that our book was the first to highlight harmful ingredients found in ultra-processed foods. We made a point of calling out the ingredients we should avoid in a specific product and why, and then provided healthier options.
I’m very proud to have a handwritten note from journalist, author and mother—Maria Shriver, telling me how much she enjoyed reading it.
I also received a personal endorsement from the Oscar-winning actor, Alan Arkin. Alan in a personal friend and I admire him and his wife Suzanne tremendously for their dedication to eating and living a healthy lifestyle.
While this book is from 2011, it was one of the first to call for healthier ingredients in our food. Our activism and education helped to shape how consumers look for and ask for better options.
