Where did the pandemic begin? Was it from nature or a lab? Since the start, this fundamental question has gone unanswered. Until now. Out in Science Magazine: SARS-CoV-2 emerged into humans via the live animal trade at the Huanan Seafood Market. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

I found it lost in the woods, and as weatherworn as it was, I was certain the little lion was being deeply missed by a child it had been separated from. All of us are beautiful to the people who truly love us—no matter how worn out or broken we may be—and that’s what matters.

Low-quality diets—high in sodium and low in whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and Omega 3s—is responsible for more deaths than any other cause. #foodasmedicine #healingfoods

The healthiest fish to eat are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and are lower on the food chain. Apex predators such as tuna and swordfish bioaccumulate heavy metals and contaminants. Schools of glittering sardines beach themselves, a spectacle that remains a mystery to scientists.

What if Nobu served invasive pythons instead of endangered Bluefin? #invasivespecies #bluefin #biodiversity #endangeredspecies

A blind writer and a chef search for a new perspective in the muck. Inspired by “The Cay,” Ryan knighton and I go diving for our meal, like the blind protagonist from the novel that moved me in my youth. Blind Sushi, a finalist for a James Beard Award, is by Eric Heimbold.

I'm thrilled to hear that my old friend, John Avlon, is running for Congress in #NY01 to help save our democracy. It's a precarious time for our country and the world, in so many critical ways, so we all need to step up, before it's too late.

Reflecting on my experiences, like how we spent our childhood summers drag-netting silversides along the sandy beaches and sharing these moments with Ryan knighton, makes the issues of endangered species, pollution, the contamination of our wild foods profoundly sad and personal.

Discovering that, even in different states, we were sharing a meal with our parents at the same time warmed my heart. Cherish every moment. #parents #cherishthemoment

The best food for you isn’t done in restaurants. It’s done at home with real food prepare simply. It’s the kind of food that most of us have access to, that can transform us into healers, who are better at preventing and healing diseases than our healthcare system can.

This year’s TED Talks Countdown Dilemma series is on the Future of Food and poses the question: 'Can we nourish 10 billion people while restoring the earth?' Do you think we can? My friends, I look forward to putting our heads together in NYC at TED Talks HQ in June.

Whenever I see an elderly woman rummaging through trash, I think of my mom. Maybe because of the times we almost lost our home to foreclosure. Homelessness underscores the fragility of the circumstances and the reality that many face that is a common aspect of modernity.

Foraging, which reconnects us to ancient knowledge that our ancestors relied on democratizes healing, challenging the dominance of the medical industry that prioritizes profit. Photo: reconnecting to nature in the Everglades with fellow part-time hunter-gatherer, Dylan Bruno

There’s beauty hidden in the aftermath of a bear’s destruction of the hives at Miya’s in the Woods, a reminder that when our lives seem to be falling apart, it’s okay; it’s all part of a natural cycle where creation always emerges from chaos.

Hey all, was invited as a guest on the legendary Chris Haueter’s Combat Base podcast to discuss my path in jiu jitsu. Hope you can listen and support. m.youtube.com/watch?v=J6OD0g… Thanks! #jiujitsu #wrestling #bjj

Our father has always held a deep commitment to humanity, society, and democracy. This note from our sister means so much because, at 91, he may not have many more opportunities to cast his vote in a presidential election—and the last one he will cast as a resident of Georgia.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

My friends, If I were in CT on December 5th, I’d be attending… This event, which takes place at Greenwich Botanical Center for Sustainable Storytelling, merges narratives from diverse cultures around the world with the power of responsible investing. eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-…