Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc.

Monique N. Gilbert has a Bachelor of Science degree, is a Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor and Health Advocate. She began a low-fat, whole grain, vegetable-rich diet in the mid-1970's. This introduced her to a healthier way of eating and became the foundation of her dietary choices as an adult. She became a full-fledged vegetarian on Earth Day 1990.

Over the years she has increased her knowledge and understanding about health and fitness, and the important role diet plays in a person's strength, vitality and longevity. Monique feels that it is her mission to educate and enlighten everyone about the benefits of healthy eating and living.

Monique is the author of "Virtues of Soy: A Practical Health Guide and Cookbook" (Universal Publishers). She may be contacted by email at monique@chef.net or at http://www.virtuesofsoy.com/