"I think for me, food was a way for me to deal with emotional trouble."

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This reflection on food by Monica Seles resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in food is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Monica Seles

Monica Seles is a former professional tennis player who represented Yugoslavia and the United States. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the WTA for 178 weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 three times. Seles won 53 career singles titles, including nine majors: eight as a teenager while representing Yugoslavia and the final one while representing the United States.

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