Gabriella Facchini

Gabriella Facchini is a retired homemaker from Guelph, Ontario, who has embraced a plant-based diet after years of primarily cooking for her meat-eating family. An avid runner with 15 half-marathons to her credit, she was inspired to prioritize healthier eating habits following a trip to Florence, Italy, where she rediscovered the joys of legumes and high-fiber foods. Now, she regularly incorporates lentils and beans into her meals, while also baking her own granola and sourdough bread to ensure she controls the ingredients she consumes. Facchini balances her love for homemade meals with a practical approach to grocery shopping, opting for sales and bulk purchases to maintain her healthy lifestyle.