I’ve been studying and learning about nutrition since 2008.

And I have done a lot of self experimentation trying one style of eating then another and so on, as I learned more. I was devouring books and courses and learning everything I could. However I found myself starting to get farther and farther away from the foods that made me feel amazing. Because some “expert” said grains were terrible and another “expert” said butter in coffee is the way to ultimate health. I was chasing a lifestyle that wasn’t meant for me and my body and mental health suffered. I developed an autoimmune condition and my chronic illness symptoms increased.

Then I decided to make some major changes and get back to the foods that I knew I loved and my body loved.

Which is a Plant Forward diet. My body loves grains, and beans, and veggies. I feel so much better when I eat loads of plant foods each day. And there’s much more information and studies now that show how beneficial these foods are.

I stopped listening to all the “shoulds” and decided to honor my body again. It’s been the best thing for me, my health, and my family.