You may have noticed that I've lost some weight in the past year. If not, take a look at some of my old videos and you'll notice a difference, especially in my face and waist. I owe it to focusing on a whole foods plant-based diet, which began with cutting out gluten and soy, and reducing the amount of processed foods I ate (including sweeteners and oils). Through this change in diet, I was inspired to cook more, which brought my health to a whole new level, reduced my carbon footprint, and saved me money. In a recent video series with Larry Cook, a health Author and Video Producer, I spoke about my health secret - check the first video out below.



Don't get me wrong, I do still enjoy eating out and splurging on the occasional pre-made meal at the grocery store, and you'll continue to see reviews on these companies. I still buy Daiya cheese on occasion (it's gluten and soy free). And I certainly recommend most vegan products to people with less restrictive diets than mine. But this is all in moderation - most of the time I cook for myself using ingredients from the produce and bulk sections, and I feel amazing from it on so many levels. To me, being eco-vegan mean considering the health of your body and the planet in every part of your life, especially when eating.

What's your biggest healthy lifestyle secret?