My journey began in 2019, when I discovered how profoundly food impacts health and longevity. Books like How Not to Die and The China Study opened my eyes to decades of data showing that a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle can prevent, and even reverse, many chronic diseases.

I learned that one food group kept showing up across all the research: legumes. Chickpeas, peas, lentils — the unsung heroes of long-lived cultures around the world. They’re rich in fiber, plant protein, and phytonutrients that nourish the gut, support heart health, and promote a healthy weight.

After switching to a WFPB lifestyle, I felt the difference firsthand — more energy, clearer skin, better mood. But I couldn’t find snacks that reflected the same science: most were ultra-processed or full of oil.

So I created Vivas — named for the Latin vivere, meaning to live.

Crunchy, oil-free chips made from real legumes and whole plants — crafted with care and rooted in evidence for better health and vitality.