by Paola Deocampo 4 red potatoes 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced ½ yellow onion, sliced 1 oz. ginger root (optional), thinly sliced 2-3 cups vegetable broth 1 can chickpeas 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup cauliflower ½ tbsp. turmeric ½ tbsp. cayenne 1 tsp cumin Salt (to taste) 1 cup coconut milk 2 rounded […]
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My Little Vegan Story (the short version)
by Paola Deocampo Jackson As April approaches, I look back on the changes I’ve made over the previous four years. On April 4, 2010, I made the decision to transition into a vegan lifestyle. To this day (and for the rest of my life, I’m sure), I’ll get asked and told the same things over […]
Let’s Get Real
by Paola Deocampo Jackson I am often told that I look great, that I’m so fit and tiny, that I’m skinny and one to be envied. These comments are all made in reference to my social media pictures. Pictures from prior competitions and bikini photoshoots. Shoots that were very carefully timed during intense training and […]
Tips for the Traveling Vegan
by Paola Deocampo Jackson December 2013. A hardcore training program was set to begin in January for 2014 competing as a new Plant Built Team Member. My husband and I decided to go on vacation in Freeport, Grand Bahama, early in the month, while most everyone else was Christmas shopping (honestly, we’re last-minute shoppers anyway!). Because […]
