Mommy's Cooking Healthy Southern Style: Introducing 28 Simple Vegetarian and Vegan Meals for Your Family (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781545647059)

On October 19, 1984, Alicia Alexandria Johnson was born in New Iberia, LA. As the eldest of 5 siblings, she was raised in Baton Rouge, LA with spiritual love. She was taught how to value the importance of Family, Faith and Compassion. Alicia's adolescent years were a struggle due to her personal insecurities. She endured the stress of childhood obesity, bullies and low self-esteem. However, Alicia never gave up on herself. Studied Mathematics at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, she began to discover the beauty contained within her smile and her spirit of compassion towards others. She developed a genuine love for encouraging and inspiring others. She began to pay more attention to her personal health. Better food choices and daily exercise became priorities in her life. Her self-esteem was restored quickly.
On July 20, 2015, Alicia gave birth to her son Khyree. Her number one priority was to ensure that he would be healthy for positive growth and development. After some trial and error with conventional Pediatricians, Alicia was not satisfied with the recommendations given in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle for her son. Her extensive research led to the realization that one of the most common sources of illnesses or disorders, is the chemicals in foods.
Alicia has not only improved the life of herself and her son, but she has been an inspiration to countless others that can all attest to the amazing benefits Alicia has to offer humanity. Alicia is in the development phase of programs which will contribute to the overall health and wellness of local schools and the communities in which they serve. As she has found her passion and purpose in life by improving her own health, she is dedicated to helping as many others as possible to do the same.