A Brooklyn Queen; Panamanian, Caribbean, African descent. One who wanted to live a life free from weight issues and depression. Food is something we all connect on, every culture and race. Learning that food is the true vehicle to better health propelled me to write this cookbook. Creating this piece of art was very therapeutic and inspiring, being able to share this information. Discipline in our eating, and knowledge of what heals and helps our bodies, is true LOVE. I lost over 100 lbs in less than a year. My love for cooking, combined with the comfort of eating delicious foods that happen to be plant- based, is the ultimate give back. I now eat to live, no longer living to eat.