wai words
Wai Words is the place where I share my take on sustainable living, inclusivity, and getting geeky about nutrition and wellness.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of deaths by cancer in the United States, yet about a third of adults in this country do not receive up-to-date screening tests.
Did You Poop Today?
Constant bloating and irregularity should NOT be normalized! In fact, there is a whole slew of possible causes or issues behind those uncomfortable symptoms.
BIPOC-Powered Small Business Gift Guide
This has been a trying year for many, and small business owners could really use our support this holiday season. I’ve compiled a small list of companies founded by BIPOC leaders in our communities, whose missions go above and beyond. From candles to condiments, I am confident that you can find amazing gifts for your friends and family from these companies—without breaking the bank!
Let’s Talk Lion’s Mane
Mushrooms in general are nutritious and harbor lots of health-promoting substances. In particular, Lion’s Mane (aka Hericium erinaceus) has exceptional health beneficial properties that may promote healthy cognitive function, mood, management of noncommunicable diseases, and metabolism.
Make Room for Mushrooms
I try to make a mushroom dish at least once a week. Why? Well, not only are they super tasty and easy to cook, they’re packed with nutritional benefits.
Food Acculturation + Health Disparities Among Resettled Migrants
Immigrants typically move to a new country in search of a better life, whether it involves pursuing higher education, finding better job opportunities, or even escaping dangers of their countries of origin. However, researchers continue to discover positive correlations between rate of acculturation in the new host country and health disparities among immigrants.
Eating with Pride in America
This week, I’d like to share my experiences of growing up in this country as an Asian-American child of a first-generation immigrant family, in regards to food wellness.
Food Insecurity is a ‘Race Thing’
Food security should be easy for all Americans to achieve—right? Not so much. According to a USDA survey in 2018, ninety percent or more of individuals in the low food security and very low food security groups reported about worrying that the food they had would run out before accumulating enough money to buy more. This is compared to the less than ten percent of individuals in high or marginal food secure groups who reported the same indication.