I have always loved cooking and was self-certified as a top food critic by the age of seven. My grandma was a professional cook and my mom was an avid baker and sauerkraut maker. I guess you could say the love for good food is in my genes.

It wasn’t until I participated in a 21 day fast with my church that I began to realize the profound effects that food can have on our health. During this time I discovered that many of my life long ailments were caused by food sensitivities and intolerances.

My interest peaked, I took a deep dive into nutrition and even went back to college to get a degree in holistic nutrition and wellness. I was almost finished with my degree when my mom suddenly passed away from cancer. At that moment I knew I had to help others with the knowledge that I had gained.

My life however took a different turn after my mom’s death. It took a major health scare of my own to turn me back to my nutritional education and faith to create a plan for getting my health back on track.

I was able to lose 20 pounds of fat, lower my blood pressure from stage two hypertension to normal, and lower my heart rate from 95 beats per minute to 72… all without medication, counting calories, depriving myself, or spending countless hours in the gym.

I started holydelish.com to share my plan and recipes with others so they too can improve their health without feeling deprived or like they are missing out.