About me
My Story
My nutrition journey began early 2018 when I made the decision to trial a vegan diet for two weeks. Taking this time, I learned about ingredients I had never heard of and loved experimenting with new recipes. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the food and even in those two weeks I noticed some awesome health benefits. I lost a few kilos and the inflammation in my arm that had been giving me grief for a number of years, disappeared! From here I decided to continue on the vegan path and my passion for nutrition was born. I decided to go back to school and learn what I could about nutrition and completed my degree along with minors', in Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
My Values
My primary reason for turning vegan was my love of animals. I could not call myself an animal lover if I continued supporting their exploitation. I have enjoyed volunteering at an animal rescue sanctuary and connecting with the precious souls who were saved from ending up on someone's dinner plate. It's not until you consciously connect with animals that you see them as more than just a food product.
My Mission
I am passionate about sharing my knowledge of plant-based nutrition and empowering others to find health and happiness. I get so frustrated when I see people promoting dangerous diets and influencing others who blindly follow. I know looking back, I have tried so many different diets myself and none of them worked long term. Our body is intelligent and needs nourishment. I am on a mission to teach people how to navigate the minefield of nutrition and how to eat compassionately for life.
Teaching Nutrition in East Timor
I have a long-standing relationship with East Timor and call it my second home. As a cofounder of Mission Timor, over the years I have visited remote villages and coordinated various projects. With malnutrition being so prevalent, I was delighted to facilitate two nutrition education workshops in October 2023. One in a small village for a community and the other at a remote secondary school. I plan to visit again in September 2024 with new resources I am currently developing.