Whole Foods Plant-Based Lifestyle

In 2016, my father died of a heart attack at the age of 57. I believe that this tragic loss happened because he was eating the standard western diet that was filled with animal protein, saturated fat and cholesterol and that he could have been helped by eating a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet. After my dad died I decided that I wanted to do something to honor him and to help other people. I am now certified in plant-based nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Plant-Based Nutrition Program through eCornell. ​
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It's not surprising that many of us are so confused about what we should be eating. We have been told conflicting  information year after year and unfortunately it has been detrimental to our health. So much time has been spent looking at individual components of nutrition and not looking at the person as a whole.

I'm here to guide you through the benefits of living a Whole Foods Plant-Based Lifestyle. As a humane educator, I am available to give group presentations or talk one on one about steps to get you started on the path. ​

Vegan Advocacy

My true passion is advocating for the animals.
​After listening to animal rights activist, 
​James Aspey and watching the documentary, "Earthlings" my eyes were opened.

When you see an animal as someone, it becomes very hard to justify treating them as something. This is the point where you realize that animals are not here to serve us and your whole perspective changes. ​They are not ours to use, exploit or abuse. They are not commodities. They are sentient beings who want to feel love, have families and feel safe. We are all animals, just different species. 

​I'd love to connect with you if you are interested in Veganism or actively transitioning and need advice. I'm also available to give presentations on topics such as the Benefit and Impact of Veganism, Plant-Based Parenting, Effective Communication Skills for Activists, Speciesism, Vegan Food 101, and "So Your Child Just Told You That They're Vegan, What Do I Do Now?". 

Love the Earth, Eat Plants.

Animal Agriculture contributes more than 18 percent to overall greenhouse gas emissions, more than all of the transportation sector combined. 
​The great news is that each of us has the power to make a major impact just by what we put on our plate. By just shifting to a plant-based diet it is estimated that we can potentially reduce the amount of carbon dioxide by 66.11 gigatons by 2050. This amount of carbon sequestered by going plant-based is the 4th largest solution that we have on this planet
​(just beneath food waste, refrigeration and onshore solar farms.) 

In my presentation I will talk you through the health benefits of eating a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet and why it can also be the single greatest thing that you can do to save the planet. 

The Importance of Self Care

Living in harmony with yourself is important. When you align your ethics with your actions there is a sense of peace that develops. When you are on this journey of awakening it's important to take care of yourself.
​One of the ways you can do this is through practicing Vipassana Meditation. Mindfulness opens your eyes to the world around you. It can be helpful if you are going through a turning point in your life such as transitioning to a Plant-Based Vegan lifestyle. 

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. 
​—Margaret Mead