It all started with a bag of chips…
As a young girl, I remember watching a commercial that said eating chips contributes to heart disease, which looking back is very interesting considering that commercials these days advertise the exact opposite message! However, I remember telling myself and my family that I can’t eat chips because it’s going to give me heart disease. My family thought I was a bit overboard and assured me it was okay to eat chips, but I insisted that I did not want to eat any chips! As simple as that moment was, that was the beginning of my desire, and eventually my life long journey, towards finding true health.
Growing up, I would read every diet and nutrition book that I could find and workout as many hours as I could in hopes of being the healthiest that I could be; however, despite my best efforts I still found myself sick. I was battling with ongoing bladder infections, painful menstrual cramps, constipation, and chronic fatigue. Eventually, I came across the works of Harvey Diamond and Herbert Shelton, who promoted natural hygiene. I incorporated the diet for a short time and felt great, but then eventually found many other doctors and nutritionists who promoted a low-fat, plant-based diet in preventing sickness and disease. 
I was very intrigued with the research and decided to embrace this low-fat, plant-based diet. By incorporating this diet and lifestyle, I was fortunately able to overcome many of my physical ailments.
However, I found that overtime I was having more difficulty metabolizing the sugars from fruits and grains. I would crash after eating too many fruits or cooked starches. My teeth started to feel sensitive, even though I would rinse my mouth with water and floss after every meal. I also started to feel mentally foggy and not as physically balanced.
After some time, I came across research and information explaining how too much fructose from fruits can negatively effect our health. I then reduced the amount of fruits, along with grains, that I had consumed and focused on incorporating more low-glycemic vegan foods into my diet, such as greens, sprouts, fermented foods, non-starchy vegetables, and an increase in my healthy fats (nuts, seeds, avocados, coconuts, and olives). This was the breakthrough that I had been searching for in improving my health. I have since overcome these last remaining physical challenges and am now experiencing amazing vitality, increased energy, and an increase in my mental clarity. 
My passion for health has now transpired into purpose, leading me to create Pure Living Nutrition in an effort to share with others healthy and delicious low carb, low-sugar, keto-friendly, plant-based recipes. Food is a powerful medicine, and if we tap into God’s living foods, we will experience healing and vibrant health!
Cheers to Amazing Health!
Julie Jack, Ed.D, CHNP, CPT