Meet Modern Hipster and Defender of All Living Things: Aidan Ryan!
Name: Aidan Ryan
Age: 19
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Public Health
Hometown: Calera, AL
1. How would you describe your eating habits?
I eat about four meals a day, breakfast consisting of Greek yogurt and coffee and a lunch of beans and vegetables and for my dinners I usually stick to leafy vegetables and soy protein.
2. What made you decide to choose the diet that you’re currently on?
Although I have a concerning addiction to AL’s ranch fries lol I decided to stop eating meat in order to stop supporting the mass farms of America that mistreat their animals.
3. Where does your love for trees stem from?
I’ve always loved trees due to their amazing ability to grow under such harsh conditions and live in such vast climates. They’re beautiful and show God’s creation and power.
4. What are your hobbies?
I enjoy camping, kayaking, hiking, running, and basically anything outdoors.
5. What’s your favorite thing to do outside on a perfect sunny day?
On a perfect sunny day, I love to go to oak mountain and go hiking and kayaking.
6. Where do you see yourself in the future?
In the future I hope to have my Masters in Public Health and be on the road to aiding in the alleviation of poverty globally.
7. What’s your favorite type of plant?
My favorite type of plants is any kind of cacti or succulent. They are so amazing that they can survive such harsh conditions!
8. What inspires your style?
My style is inspired by whatever old man I snagged the flannel from at the thrift store.
9. Any advice for people considering changing their diets?
If you are considering changing your diet I recommend you find any plant based proteins because it is so important to acquire a variety of amino acids!