Share Your Plant-Based Story
Has eating more fiber-rich, plant-forward foods improved your health, your energy, or your quality of life? We’d love to hear—and share—your story!
At Rooted Santa Barbara County, we believe that sharing our food and health journeys connects us, builds community, and inspires others to explore small changes that can make a big difference. Many of us start out feeling unsure, isolated, or without much support. By sharing your experience, you can encourage others—neighbors, families, and care teams—who are looking for approachable, culturally relevant ways to eat to thrive.
Across Santa Barbara County, people are using food as a powerful tool for prevention, healing, and long-term well-being. Your story can show what’s possible and help others take their first step toward a healthier life.
Tips to consider when writing your story:
- Where did you start?
What inspired you to add more fiber-rich, plant-forward foods into your meals? Were there health challenges, a diagnosis, or simply a desire to feel better? - What helped you along the way?
How did you begin? Did you find support from friends, family, community programs, or your healthcare provider? What made it easier? - What have you noticed?
Share any health benefits, big or small—whether that’s more energy, improved digestion, better sleep, or improved health markers. What do you enjoy most about eating to thrive? - What would you say to someone just starting out?
Include any tips, cultural food traditions, or favorite recipes that helped you.
If you’d like to share your story, please submit using the form below! Our team regularly reviews stories for possible publication on our website, newsletter, and social media. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
