California mother promotes healthy cooking after health crisis

A California mother, Shawna Holman, transformed her diet after a health crisis in 2013. She started the brand "A Little Less Toxic" and authored a cookbook, focusing on whole foods and avoiding processed ingredients. Holman emphasizes the benefits of real foods, stating that small dietary changes significantly improved her health. She now shares tips for cooking with simple, whole ingredients, which can be more affordable than eating out or buying processed foods. Holman advises beginners to keep cooking simple and suggests buying in bulk and using frozen fruits and vegetables. She believes that basic kitchen tools are sufficient for preparing healthy meals.