1. Present simple and present perfect: The answer uses the present simple tense ("I make it a point," "I usually try," "I find") to describe habits, and the present perfect ("have always encouraged") to talk about ongoing influence from the past to now.
2. Infinitive and gerund structures: The answer uses infinitive forms ("to eat," "to include," "to have") and gerunds ("making a fresh salad or juice") naturally, showing grammatical range.