Spotlight: Skinny Bitch

Skinny Bitch’s straight talk about why we should live vegan is great. They cut to the chase and tell reads how it is… no sugar coating necessary. Their blunt style as created massive success for themselves and veganism. I have a couple of guy friends reading their Skinny Bastard book and love it. Kim Barnouin from Skinny Bitch sat down with VeganConsultant.com to discuss her new vegan cookbook  that’s out called SKINNY BITCH: ULTIMATE EVERYDAY COOKBOOK. Check it out bitches!

1. What was the spark to create the Skinny Bitch series?

I was trying to heal some health issues I was suffering from and since I had no health insurance at the time, I decided to try changing my diet because food was the one thing I had control over.  After all of my health problems went away the lightbulb went off and I knew I had found my passion, food has the power to heal, and I wanted to spread the word to anyone who would listen to pay attention to what they were eating and why it’s important.

2. What is your #1 tip for someone starting to go vegan? Favorite aspect of veganism?

My #1 tip would be to start slow, there are some who can jump in 100% but most people need some transition time between eliminating foods they are used to eating.  It took me close to a year to become a vegan, I gave up things every few months, and by going slowly that helped me keep my diet for a long time. I also recommend that people find places to shop for vegan foods such as Whole Foods, Trader Joes or Natural Foods Stores.  You need to be prepared with some new food items.

My favorite aspect of veganism is that it takes you to a whole other level of health and wellness, whether it’s clearing up some health issues (allergies, energy levels…) but it can aid in weight loss.

3. How has veganism impacted your personal and professional life?

Veganism has given me a career, it started out as a trial diet and look what it led me to! It brought me to a place of questioning and searching for a better way of eating.  It has challenged me as a cook and as a food lover to continue to enjoy all the foods I love, but to tweak them to suit a vegan diet.  I feel honored when people still tell me to this day that Skinny Bitch changed their life, it means so much to me to hear that.

4. Can you tell us about your new book: SKINNY BITCH: ULTIMATE EVERYDAY COOKBOOK?

My new cookbook is available everywhere books are sold! It is a beautiful hard cover illustrated cookbook that shows my journey as a cook, a foodie and a parent.  I wanted to create a cookbook that everyone could enjoy, not just vegans.  It shows that eating a plant based diet can be delicious, easy and satisfying.

5. What is your new favorite dish to make from SKINNY BITCH: ULTIMATE EVERYDAY COOKBOOK?

I have many favorites so I will have to choose a few! For dessert it would have to be Lavender Shortbread Cookies, dinner would be Polenta Crusted Eggplant Parmesan and I couldn’t have gone through winter without lots of Curried Pumpkin Soup!

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