About Me


My first introduction to a whole foods, plant based diet came from my mom. I was one of those kids who got sick ALL the time. It was convenient if I didn’t want to go to school when I was little, but after getting mononucleosis for the third time I couldn’t stand it anymore. I felt defeated. I thought I would just have to learn to take things easy and not overexert myself. 

That doesn’t exactly fit with my personality. 

So then my mom came home one day after talking to her friend who had recently read Dr. Fuhrman’s Eat to Live. She radiated with health and vigor, and my mom caught the fever. She borrowed Eat to Live from her friend and devoured it. She started talking about nutrients and the really cool recipes she had found and how we going to change our way of eating for good. 

I thought she was crazy. 

The first few weeks were uncomfortable. My body wasn’t used to me feeding it proper nutrients. I started to feel sick. 

But, then, I got hooked. 

It felt like all of the good things I put into my body were pushing out all the bad things. After the initial shock to my body, I stopped getting sick. My skin cleared and even developed a healthy glow. I stopped having seemingly random stomachaches and headaches. 

I have always been active and involved, but I knew that my poor health held me back. Once I changed my eating habits, I gained a more positive outlook on life and my own potential. I finally felt like I had the strength to accomplish my goals. 

Enter college. 

Going to college is often associated with eating junk, pulling all nighters, partying, drinking. 

That makes me sad. Very sad. 

I started out my college career determined to maintain my new found health. I wanted to defy the stereotypes of college students. 

Unfortunately, there was no guide to eating well in college. Many books and websites dedicated to this healthy lifestyle are geared towards those with a fully stocked kitchen and hours to spend slaving over a hot stove. 

I lived in a dorm room. I had a blender, some basic utensils, and a mini fridge. Then I got a rice cooker for Christmas. To prepare food, I had to take everything down the hall to the kitchenette. Most of the time I got lazy and tried to do it all on my desk. (I don’t think my roommates were very pleased with that.) 

Adapting this lifestyle to college life in a dorm was difficult, but I came out stronger and smarter for it. Taking care of yourself isn’t always easy, and I felt like I was paving my own pathway. 

I hope to share what I have learned here. To share some of the knowledge, tips, ideas, and recipes with anyone else who wishes to take control of their health. 

Enjoy :)
Amy

Questions? Comments?
Contact me at simplyhealthycollegegirl@gmail.com

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