Chaka Khan has young adults on her mind.

On Wednesday (Nov. 2), the legendary singer sat down with Today and discussed her concern for mental health in young adults and why awareness is vital. She also offered recommendations on how to live a healthy life while juggling a demanding career.

"I’ve always been concerned about young people," she told the outlet. "I think there needs to be some initiative in place for young people trying to get out here in this madness and stay afloat."

For the "Through the Fire" performer, having a balanced meal is significant.

"The first thing you can do is start watching what you eat. You really are what you eat at the end of the day. That's one of the ways that genocide has crept so deeply into our culture: Bad food, sodium glutamine, sugar," she said.

In her daily routine, she practices what she preaches.

"I will eat vegan food sometimes, but I'm more vegetarian. I'm a veggie person. I've been practicing this way of life since I was 16." She also said she used to bake her own bread from scratch.

Nowadays, she calls herself an "herbalist."

"They call me Dr. Khan. I carry my bag on the road so I have something that will help when someone feels under the weather."

Additionally, she likes to meditate.

"I’ve been doing some transcendental meditation and simply I find it to be very helpful," she said.

On Friday night (Nov.3), the Grammy winner will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. ABC is slated to air a special featuring the ceremony on Jan. 1.