In Episode 1 I spoke with Alexandra Andersson, better known as @fivesechealth. Alexandra is a Swedish, vegan food influencer with a huge online following.
Some highlights from the show:
- Alexandra’s upbringing in Sweden during which she ate almost no vegetables
- Her time going to College and developing unhealthy lifestyle habits
- Suffering from anxiety and panic attacks and what she did to take back control of her health
- Trying different diets including the Keto diet
- Discovering and transitioning to a whole-food plant-based diet
- Educating herself on nutrition and completing the eCornell Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition
- Travelling to and living in Bali
- Behind the scenes of a full-time influencer
- Tips for new vegans
- Favourite vegan eats in Sweden
- And lots more!
Follow Alexandra
- Blog: fivesec.co
- App: fivesechealth.com
- Instagram: @fivesechealth
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
- nutritionfacts.org (run by Dr. Michael Gregor)
- Cowspiracy
- Food Choices
- Gary Yourofsky – The Most Important Speech You Will Ever Hear
Episode 1: fivesechealth: Alexandra Andersson, A healthy vegan lifestyle