I think a lot of what I eat has more global influences due to the little bit of traveling that I have done throughout my life. I love to try and replicate what I have tried in other places that aren’t as available at a restaurant per se over here in America. I would hope that these influences stay the same because although I eat local a good amount of the time, especially in the past, I’m doing my best to try new things. Global foods have come into my life more in my college years because I have had many more opportunities to try new recipes. Having traveled to Europe in places like England and France to Italy and then as mentioned in other posts, Australia! Pasta dishes are popular in my house because the possibilities are endless when deciding on how to make easy meals with variety. Australia has taught me to branch out more and thus eat more clean and healthy. They are more fit over there and live healthier lifestyles. The amount of exercise and portion control they do over there was like a smack to the face because of what I was used to over here. Being able to eat less processed foods and by planning out my meals better, I felt a huge difference in how I felt energy wise. I am now more cautious with what I choose to put into my body which is harder to keep up with because of the options we have here compared to there but it is doable. Veggie burgers became a favorite of mine along with roasted chickpeas for a snack. I saw myself reaching for more fruits and veggies while over there which in turn I brought that desire back with me. While these are not all global influences I think that if I didn’t get to experience my food journey the way I did, I would be stuck in my old ways. I am thankful for the opportunities that I have been given.  

Almond milk has become my best friend!