About Me
Originally from Washington, DC, metro area, I have lived and worked in Tokyo, Japan since 1990. I was schooled in Journalism and worked in Technology until recently, when I began publishing a Japanese vegan website with my partner. My hobbies are cooking, running, yoga, and photography.
Until age 44, I’m certain my diet consisted of more eggs, milk, and red meat than the average American’s. I ate lots of chicken, too (especially liked parts with skin), homemade yogurt every morning, and loads of cheese. While never especially overweight, thanks to regular exercise, no matter how much aerobic exercise I did, it seemed I couldn’t reduce my body fat, and my cholesterol was starting to creep up, too. I became concerned that my diet was increasing my chances for developing heart disease, cancer, or another major illness.
Then, one fateful day, I met Legendary South African golfer Gary Player. Gary explained that giving up eating animal products (in his early 70′s) had changed his life and made him feel 20 years younger. He advised me to read “The China Study” by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, saying the book had changed his life and would change mine, too.
Giving up all meat, fish, and dairy products wasn’t easy for me, but I started to notice changes within a few weeks. My stomach was settled for the first time in my life, and a medical exam showed my cholesterol and body fat had dropped dramatically after changing to plants-based diet. Of course, we can never fully control anything, but I do feel now I’m doing everything possible to stay healthy.
While a plant-based diet may at first seem a sacrifice, I assure you it is not. Give it a try and I assure you, you will begin to feel healthy and youthful, and others around you will want to follow your example. Take it from me– paying attention to the foods you eat (and don’t eat) is the best way to maintain good health, and a plant-based diet is a great way to begin.
