Asher Brown stopped eating meat when he was just 9 years old. He realized if could ask what the cow might want, it would not want to be eaten. It wasn't easy being the only vegetarian in his family; his mom worried he might never grow up big and strong without meat. But his parents supported him and at 20, he went from vegetarian to vegan. However, like many of us, he was an apologetic vegan. He didn't want to make others uncomfortable, didn't want to be the odd one out or the "awkward" guy at the dinner table. But when he got hired to make videos for Beyond Meat, all that changed—he found his voice. He discovered Vegan Instagram, and that he was part of a group of millions of vegans around the world, standing up for the animals. That sparked his move into activism. Asher began speaking at conferences, connecting with other vegans, and working for vegan brands. Asher Brown is the founder of Pollution TV, a content agency that works solely with ethical companies and conscious brands to spread vegan awareness and lead social change. He's also recently launched a plant-based cooking show with a difference: High Cuisine, where two cannabis-infused chefs cook up vegan dishes, with some surprising results! You can watch the show for free on Go90.com. Going plant-powered isn't about what you're giving up, it's about what you get. We can do so much good in the world, and it comes down to what we choose to put on our plates each day. Eating vegan for one day saves one animal a day. Choosing plants over meat makes a difference. Asher says, if you care about the world, your health, having enough food to feed the entire planet, social justice: eat more plants. Simple. Your diet is your chance every day to reflect on yourself, your body, your surroundings. It's more than just about your meal, it's about the wider world. Being hailed as "Sex and the City for Food," The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices