Episode 13 | Staying Fresh, Fit, & Fine with Ashley Douglas

Welcome to another episode of the Travel, Pray, Slay podcast. I am so excited to be joined by Ashley Douglas from Frobulous Veggies. In this episode, we are going to be talking about how to stay fresh, fit, and fine while you travel!

For the last 5+ years, Ashley Douglas has been a vegetarian chef, content creator and foodie influencer at Frobulous Veggies. Soon after attending culinary school, she began hosting cooking demonstrations to educate and inform the community on how to cook plant-based recipes. Her goal is to continue giving her community greater accessibility to living a healthy and fabulous life. This year she released her cookbook, “Cookin’ Up Fresh Greenz on a Daily.”

Enjoy this episode where we touch on how to start your vegan journey, best “fast food” vegan options and how a plant based diet impacts our overall wellness.

Watch our interview on YouTube here

Show Notes:
[01:24] Frobulous Veggies is a vegan and plant-based platform. They provide resources on how to start this lifestyle.
[02:11] Ashley’s passion for cooking started in the kitchen as a kid.
[04:24] Vegetarian vs. Vegan
[05:33] Ashley shares about her journey to becoming vegan.
[06:30] Toya shares her past vegan journey from raw vegan to cooked vegan.
[09:17] Sometimes we think something is so daunting until we actually take the first step and get started.
[10:56] Stretching is so important every day. Stretching helps to get the oxygen back to your muscles.
[12:17] It is better to get things fresh. Frozen is actually right next to fresh. Frozen is getting that freshness sealed.
[13:08] It is better to eat fresh foods, but you have other options too. The point is to make sure you are getting those fruits and vegetables. Aldi, HEB, Central Market, and Sprouts are options for getting fresh foods.
[14:16] If you need to purchase canned foods, wash them off before cooking to wash off all the unneeded preservatives.
[15:38] Being vegetarian was so life-changing for Ashley and helped her lose a lot of weight.
[17:54] Your body will change.
[20:07] Ashley shares on-the-go vegan options.
[21:02] Ashley’s book shares many recipes that can be made in advance or can be refrigerated.
[22:10] Popcorn, plantain chips, and granola are great on-the-go snacks. She loves Barnana plantain chips.
[25:36] She shares great airport food decisions. Do your research. Kind bars are great airport and on-the-go options.
[28:59] You can still get your fitness in on the road. Make sure your place has a gym.
[31:27] The FitOn app is a great option when traveling. When traveling, walking everywhere is a great way to get fitness in. Walking is a way to explore the city but also get your fitness in.
[33:07] Ashley shares about her favorite trips to Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
[35:53] She is planning her ultimate trip to Europe.
[37:33] This lifestyle does not have to be daunting. Find the resources that are out there and educate yourself. Start with fresh, frozen, and canned.
[37:23] Being vegan can help you be in tune with your body more.
[37:55] When you are on your trips find a way to get your fitness in. Get outdoors.
[38:37] Ashley shares her favorite recipe out of her book.
[39:39] Ashley shares her favorite Beyonce song.
[40:42] Make sure to take collagen because you mostly get it from meat.
[42:30] Before you enter into any type of lifestyle, always consult your doctor and professionals. Everybody’s body is different.

Links Mentioned on the Show From Ashley:
Ashley’s Website
Ashley on YouTube
Ashley on Instagram
Ashley on Twitter
Cookin’ Up Fresh Greenz on a Daily Cookbook

Links Mentioned on the Show From Toya:
Travel, Pray, Slay Podcast
Travel, Pray, Slay on Facebook
Travel, Pray, Slay on Instagram
Travel, Pray, Slay on Spotify
Toya on Twitter
Travel, Pray, Slay Merch
Travel, Pray, Slay on YouTube
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