Ashley, an extraordinary individual, who has battled with IBS and digestive issues throughout her entire life. While she continues to face these challenges, she is amazed at the tremendous improvement in her health since she stopped consuming meat.
Ashley, originally from Essex and now residing in Birmingham, has been following a gluten-free lifestyle for an impressive eight years. Furthermore, she has been a dedicated vegan for the past four years, preceded by three years as a vegetarian. With a profound love for animals, Ashley had a transformative moment at the age of 23 when she realized she could no longer morally justify consuming meat and dairy products.
Motivated by her personal journey and experiences, Ashley has embarked on blogging. Her primary objective is to assist individuals who, like her, navigate the intersection of being both gluten-free and vegan. Through her blog, Ashley generously shares her delightful recipes and provides insightful restaurant reviews to showcase the delicious and satisfying nature of plant-based cuisine.
Join Ashley on her inspiring journey as she endeavors to raise awareness, promote compassionate eating choices, and demonstrate the remarkable possibilities that arise from embracing a gluten-free and vegan lifestyle.
Please tell us more about yourself
I have suffered with IBS and digestive issues my whole life, and whilst I still suffer with them, I am amazed at how much my health improved when I stopped eating meat.
My name is Ashley, I have been gluten-free for 8 years and vegan for 4 years. I’m originally from Essex but I am now living in Birmingham.
I have been vegan for four years, prior to this I was vegetarian for 3 years. I am a massive animal lover and when I was 23 I realised that I couldn’t justify eating meat and dairy anymore.
What challenges do you face when trying to find vegan/vegetarian food or eating out with friends? How do you personally overcome these obstacles?
Once a man told me that vegan chocolate “was gay”
Ashley | The Gluten-Free Vegan
The biggest challenge for me is combining being vegan with also being gluten-free – Most gluten-free products have egg in! When eating out, I have previously been referred to as “fussy” and “difficult”
How would you encourage someone who hasn’t embraced a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle to give meatless food a try?
I would tell them to try a Beyond Burger – even a meat eater couldn’t argue with how good they are!
My favourite go-to meal is tofu tomato pasta – quick easy and SO tasty.
A great place for vegan food is Liverpool, I was blown away by how vegan and allergen friendly it was.
What is a common misconception surrounding veganism?
I wish I had been one the whole time!
Ashley | The Gluten-Free Vegan
That we don’t get enough protein or that vegan food is boring. When I started blogging I wanted to help other people who are gluten-free and vegan and show them just how tasty and fulfilling the food can be! I share my own recipe as well as reviewing my experiences in restaurants.
For someone who is embarking on a meatless journey, what advice would you give them?
Veganise your favourite meals first, it makes it feel a lot easier! Also, be prepared to make mistakes and slip up sometimes and know that it’s okay.
Ashley | The Gluten-Free Vegan🌱
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🌻 Essex Girl living in Brum
8 Years Gluten-Free
4 Years Vegan
I do the research so you don’t have to✌🏽
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