Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be plant-based or vegan to work with you?
No. I am here to work with anyone who wants to improve their health through nutrition. So whether you’ve been vegan for years, curious about going fully plant-based or just want to know how to add more healthy foods to your diet, I can help.
What is the difference between being plant-based and vegan?
Great question! While these two terms are often used interchangeably, the don’t mean the same thing. A vegan is someone who doesn’t eat or use any animal products. This means they don’t eat any animal products like meat and dairy, nor do they wear wool or leather, or use products like make up that have animal products in them.
Plant-based means that a person eats predominately plant foods. While the bulk of their diet is made from non-animal foods they might have animal foods (eggs, dairy, etc.) occasionally. And many who are plant-based might never eat animal products, but maybe still wear or use animal products.
Whole Foods Plant-Based is someone who eats plant-based, however they predominantly eat plant foods that are minimally processed. This is not a raw diet, but one that avoids overly processed foods like chips and other junk foods, and refrained grains.
Are you vegan?
I prefer whole-foods plant-based. I have not had any meat in over 10 years, and transitioned from eatings eggs and dairy occasionally to essentially never. I also try to purchase items that are made without the use of animal products, although I do not accomplish 100% of the time.
What’s your education?
My Master’s is in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health, I am a certified nutrition therapist/coach from the Health Sciences Academy, and I have BS in Communications from Colorado State University.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Aurora, Colorado (Denver suburb), but lived in Austin, TX for the last 9 years. I only just moved to Los Angeles a year ago and am loving it. All three places have a special place in my heart.