My plant-based journey
Welcome to the Veggieverse! The wonderful world of whole-food, plant-based nutrition. I’m Anke, a health and fitness enthusiast who took a leap into the plant-based lifestyle during the Covid lockdown after watching Netflix's "The Game Changers." That documentary really made me re-assess what I thought I knew about healthy living, misconceptions about food, and how to best fuel our bodies, not to mention the impact on our fellow animals and our precious planet. I decided to dive deeper by reading up on plant-based nutrition, and watching more documentaries. This inspired me to take the eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition course in 2023. Since then, I've been on a mission to share what I've learned with my community, so that others can benefit from this life-changing and health-enhancing way of living.
In 2021, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The journey that followed, including a lumpectomy and radiation in early 2022, was a pivotal moment in my life. Although I had already gone plant-based, I learned a lot more about the role a whole food plant-based diet plays in cancer prevention, healing, and reducing the risk of recurrence. I committed myself to doubling down on my plant-based eating habits, driven by a deeper understanding of the research and evidence supporting its benefits. My experience has further fueled my passion for promoting plant-based nutrition, especially in the context of breast cancer awareness and recovery.
I've been hosting fun and informative plant-based nutrition talks at the Osterville Library for over a year, and they've been a hit! To take things up a notch, I became a licensed Food for Life (PCRM) instructor in late 2024. Now, I’m bringing even more plant-based education and inspiration to Cape Cod through more structured classes and events. I’m also the co-leader of the plant-based group here on Cape Cod - Green Nosh / Plant Based Cape Cod. We meet monthly and host pot-luck dinners, with guest speakers, restaurant visits, movie-nights, field trips etc. Find us on Facebook! Green Nosh / Plant Based Cape Cod.
Whatever your level of interest in the plant-based world - Welcome to Anke's Veggieverse - where we will explore the vibrant world of plant-based living together! I hope I can inspire you to go on your own plant-based journey and feel empowered to change your own health destiny - your health is in your hands! There is a lot of power at the end of your fork! Make sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram, as this is where I will be sharing live cooking demos, tips, grocery hauls, and the latest updates on my plant-based activities!
