Melissa Bechter: Blogger, Vegenista

Melissa Bechter was raised vegetarian & believes that the first step to a healthful life & planet is to adopt a plant-based diet. Her goal is live as consciously, healthfully & compassionately as possible. She spends her time practicing yoga, cooking & baking vegan foods & treats, hitting up the local markets for beautiful organic produce, dining out on unique veggie fare, & shopping for eco/veg friendly products to document on her blog,Vegenista. She lives in Southern California with her pug, Lucie Lu.