About TheMindfulEater
Until recently, TheMindfulEater has been a one-woman show - but I'm now staffing up with carefully curated contributors. So keep an eye on this page to learn more about us. For now, a bit about me...
Michelle Zassenhaus
I've been the heart and soul behind TheMindfulEater since its inception in early 2006. After attending school at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I realized that for most people, the subject of nutrition and health is very important yet completely daunting. I started writing because I wanted to communicate that being healthful is a realistic balance that most people can effortlessly achieve; it doesn't have to be a project to eat well or learn how to care for yourself. Most people have the skills they need if they just take the time to be present (or "mindful") and tap into their own instincts and common sense. I wanted a place where I could not only inspire people to find this inner intelligence, but also suggest ideas for effortlessly cultivating it in their everyday lives, thus becoming richer. This is not unlike the nutritional counseling work I do with my clients at zHAUS WELLNESS. I live in Brooklyn, NY, with my husband, furry feline friends, and soon, a new baby. I am also a designer and photographer and love adventures to far away places with my camera. I love hearing from you, give a shout at michelle [at] zhauswellness [dot] com - and til then, eat mindfully!