My Interview with Rory Bland
(Aka The Whole Food Dude)
NAME: Rory Bland
AGE: 24
Occupation: The Whole Food Dude
Rory, thank you so much for your time!
Firstly, what you do and what inspired you to become the "The Whole Food Dude"?
I make YouTube videos, write eBooks, blog, run workshops and speak about FOOD and living a holistic lifestyle!
The aspects of food that I love particularly are whole foods, juicing, blending, raw food and intuitive eating.
Becoming 'The Whole Food Dude' wasn't something I ever planned. 7 Years ago my dad died from a heart attack which changed the way I looked at the world. I spiralled into depression, drinking and death metal for 2 years before deciding enough was enough!
2 Weeks later I moved into a Yoga Retreat for 8 months and my life hasn't been the same.
Since then I've been on a mission to discover the secrets to Health and Happiness.
I've studied yoga, nutrition and holistic health, I've run a massage business, done personal development, worked in health food stores and picked fruit in the middle of summer.
The Whole Food Dude came about one day when a friend of mine had seen some of my YouTube videos from a website I had. He called me "The Whole Food Dude" and the rest is history!
Now my goal is to reach the little ones and inspire them with good habits and knowledge from a young age so we live in a world in harmony with nature.
What does ‘health’ mean to you?
Health to me means having the energy, clarity and vitality you need to do what you love and make a difference in the world.
It's not just the absence of disease, but a state of being whole and complete. Clean body, clean mind!
It's a holistic thing too. It's food, it's exercise, it's sunshine, it's financial health, life purpose health, living our passions, having healthy relationships.
It really is the key to winning at life.
How strict are you— are you 100% raw? And how long have you been eating mainly raw foods and has eating a raw diet improved your health?
I'm not heaps strict anymore. I went through a stage where I would ONLY eat Raw. Now I'm about 51-60% as a rule.
When I'm not eating Raw I don't feel 100%. When I'm having my green smoothies, juices, salads as a staple of my diet I feel great. I have energy, my bowels are great, my eyes are clear, my mind is clear. Everything just seems to work better!
What are your interests outside your profession?
All my interests are a part of my profession so there is a very fine line between work and play.
I love making YouTube videos, writing, traveling, eating, spending time with loved ones, doing yoga and going to seminars .
Who is your favourite inspiration in the health world?
I've got heaps! I'd have to say David Wolfe is one of my faves though.
Please share with us your favourite smoothie!
Ah dude, this is a tough one, I have sooo many.
One of my absolute faves is my Blueberry Cleanser…
1 whole coconut - water & flesh
3 stalks celery
1-2 cucumbers
1 knob ginger
Juice of 1-2 lemons & limes
1 cup blueberries
2 cups baby spinach
1 tbs MicrOrganics Supergrass
What’s next for you? Any dreams?
Working with kids, a couple of hard-copy books, more awesome videos, speaking internationally, my own television show, a family of my own and a world that works!
Cheers to your Health!
Rory Bland
AKA The Whole Food Dude
No comments:
Post a Comment