What’s On Your PL8? – Adam Sud

 

My name is Adam Sud and I am 32 years old. 2 1⁄2 years ago I weighed 300lbs and was a type II diabetic and a drug addict. I was also addicted to fast food and suffering from severe depression. I went to rehab and afterwards moved to California. There I took it upon myself to implement a nutrition plan in addition to my addiction recovery, which was therapy, medication, and living in sober-living. I knew that I could reverse my diabetes through proper nutrition and exercise. That was the primary motivation for the nutrition plan. What I discovered was that nutrition would become the backbone of my sobriety and emotional recovery. Today I weigh 160lbs. I have completely reversed my type II diabetes and have never felt better about myself in every aspect, mind, body, and spirit. After a recent volunteer trip to Nepal, working with orphans in Pokhara, I have decided that nutrition is also what I want as a career. I am currently working towards developing a nutrition program aimed at addicts in recovery.

How long have you been plant-strong?  I have been plant-strong for only about 6 months, however in the last 2 1⁄2 years I have pretty much been a vegetarian.
What kind of meal really turns you on?  A salad made of Black beans, avocado, sweet corn, red onions, tomato, romaine lettuce, and kale. No dressing.
 Name one condiment you can’t live without: Guacamole!!!
What do you love about your kitchen?  My kitchen isn’t all that impressive. I do love my vegetable steamer/rice cooker.
When did your plant-strong “ah-ha” moment come?  I didn’t really have an “ah-ha” moment. I would say that it was simply the next step in my road to recovery. If I hadn’t had made the transition by now, I would have eventually.
If stranded on a deserted island, what one food and beverage would you have with you?  Avocados and water
Who is the one person you’d like to see plant-strong and why?  My brother. He is my twin, so naturally he and I are extremely close and I would love to share this with him.
Curly or Lacinato?  Curly All Day!!!

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