Shain FikeTitle: Personal Chef, Yoga Teacher & Creative EntrepreneurFoods I Love:Fruits, especially stone fruits like peaches and apricots Leafy greens Sweet potatoes Pumpkin seeds Sesame seeds Almonds Wild rice Quinoa Wild salmon Tuna steak Organic, sustainably raised beef & game. Foods I Avoid:Sugar (I opt for coconut sugar) Hybridized wheat products AlcoholMy Recipes & ArticlesHerb Cashew Cream Cheese (vegan and soy-free) on April 25, 2015My StoryI was was an obese child, suffering from allergies and low self esteem. The bulk of my diet consisted of fast food and junk. My father was a smoker and chronic alcoholic and exercise was almost non-existent in my household.When I left for college, I knew I could be greater than I was and by opening my mind and my heart a slow transformation started to begin. I started exercising, I cut out sodas, I gradually cut back on processed food and fast food. Now the journey continues.I have learned through trial and error that nutrition is the key factor to our health. Like you, I will strive to be my personal best, and this constant evolution gives me a glimpse of what we all can achieve.Given my chosen profession it’s extremely important I stay balanced and healthy and that’s why I am here. What we put into our bodies is paramount. I hope we all can continue to grow and evolve together. Thank you for visiting and sharing this journey with me!To learn more about Chef Shain visit www.chefshain.squarespace.com