A strict vegan diet is a daunting thought to most people. And yet the benefits of plant-based diets are plentiful—a major one being a reduced risk of heart disease.
Vegan diets are recommended for those who want to be healthy, fit, and athletic without sacrificing energy and nutrition. But here’s the good news: they can also be quite tasty.
Take it from Melina Kutelas, a vegan foodie who runs the viral platform About That Food. “In late 2015, I created About That Food because I wanted to offer a platform to help people who wanted to go on this wonderful journey of becoming vegan,” she told le buzz. “A journey that can sometimes be very confusing and frustrating but essentially is a very exciting and beautiful thing.”
Based in Vienna, Austria, Kutelas treats food as more than just a way to fuel your body, but as a lifestyle choice.
With an emphasis on natural and seasonal ingredients, Kutelas admits she doesn’t have one favorite dish. “To me, the most important ingredients are fresh vegetables, whatever is in season right now,” she says.
“About That Food is meant to be a place to motivate yourself,” adds Kutelas, “get inspired, and informed. Veganism isn’t that hard—if I can do it, so can you.”
At the very least, you’d want to follow her Instagram page.
