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    Home » lifestyle » people » Ani Phyo’s Veggie Girl Power Interview!

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Mar 30, 2020 · published: Dec 7, 2010 · About 4 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    Ani Phyo’s Veggie Girl Power Interview!


    Today’s inspiring Veggie Girl Power lady is raw food book author and chef Ani Phyo!

    Four words I’d use to describe Ani: creative, charismatic, talented and vibrant. Get to know Ani!..

    Ani Phyo is one of my favorite raw food authors. Many at-home cooks (omnivores and vegans!) are mystified by raw food cooking. Nuts, seeds, coconut oil, dehydrators, vegetable noodles, raw bread, kale chips, algae and more can leave the average at-home cook overwhelmed and ready to reach for the microwave!

    ..But it’s authors like Ani that bring us into the light and truly make it all “look easy” – and most of the time raw food ‘cooking’ is actually easier than we think!

    Raw Vegan Chef! True story! I sat down to watch a few of Ani’s YouTube videos while preparing this post and I got blissfully lost for a few hours viewing Ani’s recipes, TV appearances and raw food insights. Just by listening to her stories and watching her cook I picked up a few awesome tips and tricks – and was inspired to try more raw food cooking in my own kitchen! Bravo Ani. Check out a few of these fun videos (many more on her YouTube channel)…

    Yummy Raw Layer Cake..

    Awesome Test Kitchen event prep video (w/ a Top Chef and Next Food Network Star Chef-testant)…

    Veggie Girl Power Interview: Ani Phyo

    1. DRIVE: Yawn, sunrise, what is the first food/drink you reach for to start your “Veggie Girl Power” day?

    Ani: Matcha, maca, cacao, spirulina, moranga smoothie made up of some or all of these ingredients.

    2. SKILLS: What foods/veg products have you discovered that you simply couldn’t live without?

    Ani: Sea Vegetables and blue green algaes like cholorella.

    3. HEART: As a “Veggie Girl Power” trailblazer you inspire many girls, who or what has inspired you?

    Ani: Connecting our children to their food sources and the earth.

    4. EXPERIENCE: When people ask you why you ‘went VEG’ what is your usual answer?

    Ani: Meat just grossed me out, it was too close to human flesh, I didn’t like the taste or texture.

    5. CREATIVITY: Anyone can eat carrot sticks and hummus, but give us your most creative/oddball vegan snack idea!

    Ani: Power balls made of ground flax, cacao, mesquite, maca, almonds, splash of water to hold it all together, sometimes I add gojis.

    6. DEDICATION: When you first “went veg” what was the hardest part? – and how did you overcome those obstacles?

    Ani:
    Surprised to discover how many prepared foods use meat stock or even for example bacon fat in hummus! Always ask how food is made before ordering. I tell people I have an allergy, this makes them take it seriously.

    7. WISDOM: Words to live by: what is a favorite life tip or quote of wisdom?

    Ani: Gratitude and counting our many blessings.

    8. GRACE: How do you respond to negative comments from critics, in real life or online?

    Ani: Everyone has their point of view. We all have unique paths in life. It’s their opinion, they’re entitled to having an opinion. I like to try my best to take them into consideration to help me grow. I actually love and welcome criticism.

    9. PASSION: What is the one message that you always try to project to your fans/followers?

    Ani: Be happy, have gratitude, be love.

    10. PERSONALITY: Who would you award the “Veggie Girl Power” label to? And what have you learned from them?

    Ani: Stella McCartney for creating vegan fashions I love.

    Bonus Holiday Question: Veggie Girl Advice! – How do you get through the (not-always-veg-friendly) holiday season smiling and feeling fabulous from the inside-out?

    Ani:
    Take food with me to gatherings that I want to eat, make extras to share with everyone else.

    Hear more from Ani on her website: AniPhyo.com

    Twitter: @AniPhyo
    Ani Phyo Facebook Fan Page
    You Tube Channel: Ani Phyo
    Also see, www.GoSuperLife.com

    Complete VGP Series Schedule 2010
    Last Years VGP Series 2009

    More recipes you may enjoy

    • Carolyn Scott-Hamilton’s Veggie Girl Power Interview!
    • Susan Voisin’s Veggie Girl Power Interview!
    • Chloe Coscarelli’s Veggie Girl Power Interview!
    • Gena Hamshaw’s Veggie Girl Power Interview!

    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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