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Why Oatmeal?
Oatmeal was my gateway to healthy eating. Until my 20s, the only vegetable I ever ate was a potato, and the only green thing I willingly put in my mouth came from a Skittles bag. After an entire lifetime of living off cheese puffs and toaster strudels (and daily IBS symptoms), I vowed to make some changes.
I especially struggled with breakfast because even the healthiest options (think Multigrain Cheerios, Raisin Bran, etc) were triggering my IBS. Many sites recommended eating more oats, which are one of the best grains for people with IBS because it’s higher in soluble fiber, as opposed to insoluble fiber.
I started with the instant packages by Quaker and became almost immediately smitten! As much as I loved the Quaker Banana Bread Instant Oatmeal, I got tired of having to buy another $5 box of oatmeal every week. It didn’t seem like a cost-effective option, and I was pretty frugal back then.
Around the same time, I moved out of college dorms and started learning how to cook things from scratch. I switched to making my own porridge and flavoring them with fresh fruits and veggies to save money and get more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Today, I have a new relationship with food: taking the time to create, savor, and socialize around fresh, quality food in a way that nurtures the community and environment. This was influenced by a number of things … and people, such as Jamie Oliver, Michael Pollan, Marion Nestle, Eric Schlosser, and more.
Meeting Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation; October 2011
Why Veg?
In September 2011, I became vegetarian for the environment. In October 2013, I became vegan for health reasons, but slowly evolved to be “vegan for all the reasons.” To learn more, read my page Plant Proud!
Favorites & Such
My favorite food (after oatmeal): Soy chorizo tacos, aloo gobi, and broccoli tempura rolls
My favorite ingredient: Peanut butter
My favorite fruit: Peaches
My favorite vegetable: Brussels sprouts
My favorite dessert: Tiramisu or SUPER dark chocolate
My favorite spice: Cardamom
My favorite herb: Basil
My favorite restaurants: Champs Diner, Jajaja, Seasoned Vegan, and Modern Love in NYC; Watercourse Foods and Migration Taco in Denver; Piante Pizza in Breckenridge, CO; V-Eats Modern Vegan in Dallas, TX
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