Meet Our Plant Posse
Ain’t no posse like a Plant Posse! We’ve got big plans to change the world through the power of plants. But we can’t do it alone.So we found a group of super rad humans to help us spread the plant-based love. Get to know ’em and find out why we think they’re pretty darn awesome!
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Meet Afia
Afia is a force to be reckoned with in the plant-based world! Showing that you can live an ethical and plant-based lifestyle, without losing your culture... all whilst studying for her PHD in Epidemiology. Yeah - we're pretty inspired too!What inspired you to go plant-based?
I decided to go plant-based because I didn’t want my lifestyle to contribute to the harm we have been causing our planet.
What’s the biggest impact you’ve noticed on your lifestyle since going plant-based?
I think going plant-based set in stone my journey towards sustainability. From adopting a plant-based lifestyle, I started to learn about being more low waste.
Follow on IG: @thecanadianafrican
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Meet Levi
Levi is dedicated to teaching Canadians they "don’t have to be a hero to save the planet". We love his top tips on sustainable, zero-waste and minimalist living. Can we get a heck yeah?What was your biggest challenge going plant-based?
Definitely the social aspect. Food is a catalyst for so many important bonds and being “picky” about food is difficult amongst others.
What impact have you noticed since going plant-based?
The time I take with food. Eating anything you want is great but when you have to think a bit about it, I find I usually end up eating better and it’s super tasty.
Follow on IG: @levi_hilderbrand
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Meet Charlotte
Charlotte is a super rad plant-based mamma, inspiring her community as a talented blogger and crazy legit yogi. Plus, she sure knows her way around the kitchen!What was your biggest challenge going plant-based?
Being able to enjoy food centric celebrations with friends and family. That inspired me to learn how to cook some yummy dishes that I am proud to share at communal gatherings.
What’s the biggest impact you’ve noticed on your lifestyle since going plant-based?
My daily choices have a positive impact on the environment – whether it’s bringing reusable containers, shopping bags or choosing plant-based over dairy and meat, I feel like I am doing my small part to contribute to the health of the Earth.
Follow on IG: @charlotteannas
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Meet Julia
Julia is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, former Olympian, and big time plant-based foodie. She even used to make her own delish cereal, Jules Fuel!What inspired you to switch to a plant-based diet?
After the Olympics, I became obsessed with anything vegan… documentaries, books, YouTubers, bloggers, podcasts… I realized it was the best and easiest action I could personally take to minimize my environmental impact.
What’s the biggest impact that you have noticed since going plant-based?
After 3 surgeries on my knee throughout my Ski Cross career, since going plant-based I experience way less inflammation in my knee (if any) even though I run almost daily… Plus, I feel a sense of food freedom when I’m focusing on fibre rich + nutrient dense whole plant foods.
Follow on IG: @hookedonplants
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Meet Lany-Jade
Lany became passionate about living a more sustainable lifestyle after realizing the mega bad effects of fast-fashion. And what’s the easiest way to protect our planet? Plant-based living.Read moreWhat inspired you to switch to a plant-based lifestyle?
My background in the fashion industry and what I know about fast-fashion sparked my interest in learning more about the environment. My ever-growing love for our planet pushed me to alter my diet.
What’s your top tip for starting your plant-based lifestyle?
Take it one step at a time. For some people, it is tough to imagine quitting meat completely, so if you tell yourself it’s ok to eat meat at the restaurant for instance, you may not feel a long-lasting sense of frustration.
Follow on IG: @fit_sans_viande
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Meet Maude
Maude believes that there’s no one way to live that plant-based lifestyle. She’s all about balance, acceptance, and making plant-based living as inclusive as possible ‘cause it’s “Better to be an unfaithful vegan than no vegan at all."Read moreWhat’s your top tip for starting your plant-based lifestyle?
Start slowly. For instance, stop buying meat, but it’s ok when you are invited at someone’s house. Then challenge yourself a bit more each month! Above all, you need to know your priorities: quit steak before you quit honey for instance!
What’s the biggest impact you’ve noticed since going plant-based?
I got creative in the kitchen and I understand better the impact of what I am eating – so that means I tend to waste less food!
Follow on IG: @bravo_maude
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Plant Project
I wanna meet ’emThis year we set out with a pretty legit task to protect our planet and support our rad plant-based community. Which is why we put out a call to Canadians, near and far, to submit their plant-based ideas. Those selected will receive volunteer support, product donations, and up to $25,000 to get their product, project, or idea off the ground. We were blown away by our applicants and after lots (and lots) of consideration, we chose four a-freakin-mazing humans who stood out to us. Find out more by clicking that button below…
