Maya Thornfield

Maya Thornfield

A biochemist with a wooden spoon in one hand and a research paper in the other. Maya spent years in pharmaceutical research before realizing that the most powerful medicine grows in our gardens. She holds a Master's in Food Science and geeks out over microbiome studies and ancestral eating patterns. Her mission? To translate dense clinical trials into recipes you'll actually want to cook. Fermentation fanatic and proud owner of a 7-year-old sourdough starter named "Galileo."

ZIP Code Signals Dementia Risk Levels

ZIP Code Linked to Higher Dementia Risk Residents of neighborhoods facing social and economic challenges may encounter elevated risks of dementia, as revealed by recent investigations from Wake Forest University. Researchers identified biological indicators of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular brain…

Quick 15-Min Chipotle Salmon Tacos

Salmon stands out as one of my top choices for a protein source in the kitchen, thanks to its quick preparation time, rich taste, and remarkable adaptability in various dishes. After multiple experimentation sessions, these chipotle salmon tacos emerged as…

Hearty TVP Vegan Bolognese Sauce

Discover Meaty Vegan Bolognese This hearty vegan Bolognese sauce stands out by incorporating texturized vegetable protein (TVP) instead of more common options like lentils or mushrooms. This choice delivers a remarkably authentic texture along with a substantial increase in plant-based…