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Millions of years of co-existence on the same planet has resulted in plants, people, and animals developing a strong symbiotic connection. Plants do not mind if people and animals eat their fruits because such a practice benefits the plant by spreading its seeds and thus promoting future generations. Read More

Vitamin D is needed for health and to maintain strong bones. It does so by helping the body absorb calcium from food. People who get too little vitamin D may develop soft, thin, and brittle bones, a condition known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Read More

To safely navigate modern food in stores and restaurants one absolutely must become an expert in critical thinking. Otherwise, how can you tell “organic” from “original,” “sugar” from “sweetener,” “real” from “natural,” and solve countless other tricky puzzles for the sake of your safety? Read More

Lately I have come across several statements about blending destroying or reducing the benefits of fiber. I did a little research, and I have verified what science has to say about blending fiber. Read More

Have you ever purchased bananas and brought them home only to find that they were chalky and flavorless, or even worse, slimy and astringent? My daughter Valya has worked hard to put together an impressive app called Quality Produce. Read More

My grandson Nic watched Sergei singing “Green Smoothie Hustla” on YouTube and asked if he could also sing something in a video clip. I said, “Certainly!” Nic picked a song he liked, and began learning the words.! Read More

My son Sergei has written a rap song about drinking green smoothies. It took him nearly a month to film the video clip for this song. Sergei even hired a crew of breakdances and leaned a routine with them for this project! Read More

When my grandchildren come to visit I love having deep conversations with them. We never get tired or bored of these dialogues. Sometimes my grandchildren refuse to watch cartoons, play, or draw, in order to talk about something in a philosophical way. Read More

For several months we have been reporting to you about the pilot study Sergei has been conducting. Now he is done and his documentary is available for digital rent, for instant download, and for sale as a hard copy. The hard copy DVD contains closed captions in both English and Russian. Read More

I receive approximately 100 emails per hour from people all over the world. These letters are touching and dear, and although I am physically unable to reply to all the mail that comes in, I am committed to keeping my readers well informed and answering all inquiries I can manage. Read More

Q: Dear Victoria, I am 39 years old and my eye doctor wants me to start wearing glasses, because at times I cannot read close up. My eye doctor says that everyone needs reading glasses by the age of 40. Do you think diet could help? –Michelle Read More

Mexican Papaya Pudding

One of my favorite summer desserts is papaya pudding. It is easy to make, and absolutely delicious. The texture of this pudding is so fluffy it vanishes in your mouth like clouds! I make this pudding regularly throughout the summer. My grandkids love it, and they like to eat it with an extra long ice cream spoon. Read More

Ann Wigmore was born in 1909 in Lithuania. At the age of 13 Ann sailed to America aboard the ship USS America, and arrived at Ellis Island on December 9, 1922. No one knew then that Ann would someday single-handedly change the science of nutrition forever with her ground breaking discoveries, and would unlock the secrets of health long before science would be capable of proving her theories correct. Read More

A little while back, Sergei was babysitting his niece and nephew, Nic and Lily. Before leaving to go see a movie, Nic and Lily’s parents urged Sergei not to leave his iPhone unattended. Sergei missed this recommendation and half an hour later found little Nic pushing buttons on Sergei’s communication device in the adjacent room. Read More

It has been seven years since I applied for the U.S. patent for the chewing device that I named “the Jaw exerciser” or “Jawcerciser.” Finally, last week the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent notified me that I am to receive my patent within several weeks. Read More

Want to find out what you can do to help save the bees? These busy little bugs need our help! In this 6-minute video, Sergei interviews a beekeeper. In a fun and positive manner she touches on the following subjects: Read More

I spend a lot of time with my grandchildren. I very much enjoy their open minds and endless wealth of creativity. Often we have wonderful dialogues, where we share our observations about the world. Read More

Recently my daughter Valya and I spent a week in Fiji. Every morning we went for a walk and a soak in the ocean. We tried to stay in the seawater for at least 30 minutes twice a day. We avoided swimming in the bright mid day sun, as we don’t use any suntan lotions and did not want to burn. Read More

Who can resist the sweet and fragrant blackberries that swell so deliciously each summer? Did you know out of all the foods that exist, blackberries are considered to be one of the all time highest sources of antioxidants? That’s right, blackberries not only taste incredible, but they are also good for your health as well! Read More