About

Uniting for a Healthier World

Our community is the heart of change. Just like the magic that unfolds when people come together for a cause, we witness the power of transformation every day. At 'Real People Eat Plants,' we're not just about online connections; we're about the real, tangible differences made in lives across the nation.

Here, we unite under the banner of plant-based living – individuals grow stronger, and our community grows stronger.

We're a catalyst for a healthier, greener world – it's a journey that everyone can join and contribute to, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

Fuel the vegan activism movement, inspiring change one plant-based choice at a time

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We're Driven by Purpose

The mission of 'Real People Eat Plants' and our community is to revolutionize the way we think about food.

Why? Because our society, families, and the planet thrive when we make conscious, healthful choices.

How? We believe in the power of sharing knowledge and experiences, where individuals learn, grow, and adopt plant-based lifestyles fuelled by their understanding and passion.

What? This is achieved through our engaging platforms, combining education, discussion, and community involvement.

History

Launched in 2024, 'Real People Eat Plants’ represents a bold evolution in the plant-based movement.

Building on the foundation of 'Real Men Eat Plants,' established in 2011 following Bryan's own transformative journey, this new entity broadens the reach and deepens the impact. It encompasses initiatives like the 'Plant-Based on Fire' podcast, 'Green Growth Collective,' the 'Plant Powered Passport' live event series, and 'VegReg,' a plant-based business directory.

With four active podcasts and an ambition to grow to seven, producing new content daily, our mission is to empower all individuals in the United States on their plant-based journey and support the growth of plant-based businesses.

Meet Our Team

BRYAN

Bryan Dennstedt, an IT expert with over 20 years in the field, has worked with notable companies like IBM and Xerox. Beyond his technical career, Bryan is passionate about veganism, inspired by the film "Forks Over Knives." This led him to adopt a whole food plant-based diet and establish "Real Men Eat Plants." As the founder, he actively promotes veganism through blogging and hosting podcasts, sharing his journey and insights into a plant-based lifestyle.

GLEN

The host of the eponymous podcast. Glen is the author of Food Is Climate, Own Your Health and the novel Off the Reservation. He is co-author, with Howard Lyman, of Mad Cowboy and No More Bull!, and with Chef AJ, of Unprocessed and The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss. He is also a playwright and screenwriter. He is a graduate of the New College of Florida in Sarasota. You can find him at
www.glenmerzer.com

XIMENA

Her activism, rooted in empathy, compassion, and a quest for justice, spans animal rights, human rights, and the interconnectedness of life. Ximena's efforts have led her to various communities, educating and aiming to inspire change. She's not just an advocate for veganism; she promotes sustainable living, emphasizing the impact of our choices on the environment and health. Besides her activist work, Ximena is a bilingual translator and ESL educator passionate about team leading who does her magic behind the scenes, helping keep the real men on point and on time.

KLAUSE

Another vegan that contributes to the growth of the community by sharing blogs about vegan living in the Philippines and keeping everything going while in the background. He likes to travel and discover new places that offer plant-based food for everyone to visit and experience.

ANDREA

Introducing Andrea, our Chief Creative Officer, a visionary who has embraced the vegan lifestyle for nearly a decade. With a profound passion for design, branding, and marketing, Andrea utilizes her multidisciplinary skillset not just as a profession but as a form of activism, promoting the vegan way of life with every project she undertakes. Andrea's dedication to the vegan cause goes beyond the office, making her a true ambassador for a compassionate and sustainable way of living.