Kris Carr

If it has a shelf life longer than you, don't eat it.

Yes, I have cancer and it might not go away, but I can still have a future because life goes on.

Whether you're reaching for one of your favorite cookbooks or just winging it, do your best to keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal. At the very least, you'll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.

Processed foods cause inflammation, a source of most chronic illnesses as well as stress.

If I had my dream, we'd all be eating more plants and less garbage.

If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.

There's a great metaphor that one of my doctors uses: If a fish is swimming in a dirty tank and it gets sick, do you take it to the vet and amputate the fin? No, you clean the water. So, I cleaned up my system. By eating organic raw greens, nuts and healthy fats, I am flooding my body with enzymes, vitamins and oxygen.

My refrigerator is powerful. In fact, it has a direct link to my overall well-being.

Make space in your life, space for health and happiness.

Sleep is the best time to repair, but it's hard to get a good night's rest when we don't dial the inner chatter down.

Above all, cancer is a spiritual practice that teaches me about faith and resilience.

Trust is a core currency of any relationship. Sometimes our need to control and micromanage everything erodes our confidence in ourselves and others. The truth: People are much more capable than we think. A hearty dose of trust is often what's needed to unlock the magic. Go ahead, have faith.