“I found Ale by accident. I was searching on social media during the pandemic for guidance on the Mediterranean way of life. I am mid 50’s, menopausal, and have high cholesterol. I had been a fad dieter for most of my life with keto being the last one I tried. I did lose weight but my cholesterol went through the roof. I had an appointment with my PCP and she had recommended the Mediterranean way of life. I started in July of 2020 with Ale and learned more in a month or two about nutrition and food groups than I have in my life. I will admit it was a struggle to allow myself to eat certain foods and not feel guilty, as fad dieting makes you believe that certain food groups are not ok to eat. Food freedom is amazing! I tried a lot of new foods and learned how to incorporate them into my diet for good sources of protein or fiber. I had a recheck on cholesterol after 2 or 3 months with Ale and my cholesterol numbers had drastically decreased. No medicine, no fad diet, just eating healthier. Mediterranean will be my way of eating from now on. Ale spends a lot of time “coaching and caring” for you with her program. She listens and answers all of your questions and concerns and NEVER makes you feel guilty. She will always encourage you to set goals but never unrealistic goals. I feel I gained a friend as well as a mentor.”