Amy Longard is a registered holistic nutritionist, plant-based chef, renowned speaker, published author and consultant. An advocate of plant-based nutrition, she has made it her life’s work to educate and guide people toward more conscious food and lifestyle choices.

Through various initiatives, Amy is shifting global perception when it comes to our relationship with food and actively shining light on the power of plant-based eating to heal our bodies and the planet. Her simple, non-judgmental approach to plant-based living has gained widespread attention and continues to inspire her advocacy efforts across North America.

Amy is the founder of a plant-based nutrition, culinary and wellness consulting firm based in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2012,

she successfully completed the Chef’s Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute, a leading health-supportive culinary school in New York City.

Following this, she completed the Holistic Nutrition Program at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Amy has also made appearances on CBC Radio, CBC News, CTV Morning, How Stuff Works, Edible Ottawa, Metro News and a variety of wellness podcasts and blogs.

This handy guide includes tips and suggestions for those of you wanting to eat more plants and has a full checklist of all her favourite fridge, freezer and pantry staples. This guide has been very helpful for her clients and she hopes you'll enjoy it too.