amandalouden

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Gender	Female
Occupation	Nutrition Educator
Location	Arlington, VA
Introduction	I love food. Always have. I learned long ago that if I was going to eat the foods I liked without going broke (or fat) I would have to learn to make them myself. When I became a wife and mother I became obsessed with health and wellness. I didn't have to go far...just my roots. Growing up in Sacramento, CA we had a few acres which we used to grow a bounty of fruits, vegetables and, well, dinner was grazing. Yes, that’s right, I would raise animals to later eat them...no wonder I'm cold and caustic. Mom and dad were always in the kitchen even though they both worked. Our food was real, whole and local. They made nutrition a core value....probably unconsciously knowing them. Now, we are in a food, nutrition and health crisis. We have been misled and misguided into eating the "Standard American Diet" (SAD). So now my next adventure has begun. I am certified in Holistic Nutrition Education (Bauman College Culinary Arts and Holistic Nutrition '08) and Plant Based Nutrition (Cornell '10). I work for Whole Foods Market (Arlington, VA) as their Healthy Eating Specialist. Real food just tastes better.
Interests	Amanda Louden, NE I currently live in Arlington, VA with my amazing and kind husband "hubster", Kid #1, Kid #2, and Kingston "the wonder dog".