Why Food will Unite us All

Food is delicious, no matter what kind you eat. I am not just a health nut, but a serious foodie.

Barriga llena, corazon contento or Full belly, happy heart as my Uncle would say. Food is not only the foundation of a healthy lifestyle but also a cornerstone of our social life.

Holidays like Christmas or Chinese New Year's often involve food. Birthdays parties, which are a celebration of life, involve foods. Weddings, those involve food as well. Even when you go out on dates, you more than likely going to eat (just make sure you don't something that will leave you with bad breath).

Food is a great way to celebrate special moments and create stronger bonds with family, friends, and significant others. Just like that, food can unite us all.

Think of all the foods out there, all over the world. I had the fortune to grow up in a city with people from all over the world. I grew up in Venezuela to an Italian family, so eating was like going to church, it was a religious ritual. Eating arepas and pasta was just an everyday thing. Fish was also in the menu on the daily, and I am talking about fresh fish. Then on the weekends, we would out and eat. The gamut of restaurants was just amazing, there were Syrian, Chinese, Galician, American and Mediterranean you name it.

It was crazy, how one would make friends by just talking about food.

That made me think, that food is probably to the best way to unite people with different world views. It allows us to taste their experiences, their life, and the way they survive. At the same time, we have to opportunity to try a new food that you may enjoy.

So go out there and explore new cuisines and give it your healthy twist. Let's eat and workout to make the world a better place!

Stay away from fear mongers and stay real!

Real Rico