Me and Adelle: The Power of Nutrition

When I was 12, I picked up a book near my mom's art stand. It was Adelle Davis's "Let's Get Well." My mom was big into healthy food and yoga, so finding random art and health books across the house was not unusual. My mom also had a big record collection, so listening to or taking a peek at what she was consuming made me feel close to her in some way.

We lived in Laguna Beach then, and I was commuting to LA for auditions. Soon, we would be living in LA full-time. I remember going with my dad to a small health food store called Erewhon. It was small, cheap, and deserted. When I was growing up, it was not cool to seek anything alternative. you would be labeled as a “health nut” if you questioned the current narrative regarding the all-American diet.

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