Today we’d like to introduce you to Sonali Surve.
Sonali, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Being an extremely passionate individual about food, nutrition, and fitness. I always enjoyed reading and experimenting with food and nutrition for me and my family.
As I was completing my computer degree, while being a mother of two, my husband and I realized that it is extremely difficult for working parents to eat, fix and feed healthy food to their families. As a result, I began to study Nutrition and Dietetics in order to learn more and spread the word about eating and staying healthy.
In the process of encouraging and helping my friends and their families to eat healthy, I started making and sharing the whole wheat avocado wraps with them. One thing led to another and before we knew it, 2 years later our products were in various Farmers markets, Greenmarkets, and chain stores. From manually rolling these nutritious avocado wraps to making them at a certified facility, I am proud to have the ability to provide families with a healthy alternative.
Being in the food business, I have been able to progress in my journey by taking everything one step at a time but most importantly, I am happy to be a part of the healthy solution.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It was definitely a bumpy ride, but I have absolutely no regrets because it taught me a million dollars worth of life lessons. One of the main benefits of this product is that they are natural and have no chemicals or preservatives.
Ironically, an advantage to our consumers became a disadvantage to the business. As a Nutritionist, I am extremely proud of the fact that we do not add any chemical/preservatives to our products. Though the option of adding chemicals to our products is easily accessible, especially for long shelf life, I am firmly against it because it may have adverse effects to our valued customer’s health and it conflicted with my initial mission to help people eat healthy.
Providing a healthy and natural food option is hard because the product has to compete with other unhealthy brands. Since these wraps do not have additional preservatives and chemicals, the company has a difficult time keeping up with products which are loaded with them. Furthermore, transportation is a challenge for the company because of the perishable nature of the products.
But all the hard work pays off when our products reach our fans and a mother comments that her picky eater won’t eat anything except our wraps. Such positive comments help me work with the same zeal and enthusiasm every day.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
GFoodz is a health food company providing healthy, natural, and Vegan food options. We believe healthy eating is an extremely crucial aspect of life. Every person has the right to obtain nourishing food. We are striving to provide the best food options, where you don’t have to worry about chemicals in your food. No matter how busy you are, we can make eating fresh and healthy extremely accessible.
Our principle is to provide solutions to problems involving food and nutrition. We are clearly aware of the fact that kids do not get enough intake of vegetables and fruits. Our products are made in such a way that vegetables are camouflaged in the food items without altering the original flavor.
We make healthy nutritious whole wheat wraps made with 5 simple ingredients (whole wheat flour, avocado, salt, oil, and water). Yes, our wraps are enriched with avocado. Our wraps have no chemical preservatives, no MSG, no artificial colors, no cholesterol, low sodium, no dairy, no trans fat, no saturated fats. They last at least 3 weeks in refrigerator and 3-6 months in the freezer. They are super thin and very light in taste. Avocado adds the healthy fats and soft texture to these wraps.
Our second product is whole wheat chips, with all the above specialties i.e goodness of avocado and no chemical preservatives. But the beauty of this product is they are baked chips. They come in two flavors sweet and spicy. These chips can be served as an excellent wholesome breakfast or a delicious healthy snack.
Are you wondering why we add Avocado?
Since avocados have numerous health benefits. For example, they improve cardiovascular health, help in blood sugar regulation, are anti-cancerous and have anti-inflammatory benefits. They contain health-promoting monounsaturated fats. The most important part is that the avocado gets well blended almost impossible to notice yet very nutritious and healthy.
Zesty Mix is a like party in the mouth with a blend of flavors spicy, sweet, tangy. It is made with flattened rice and puffed rice. It has a blend of spices like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, ajowan caraway, fennel seeds. This mix is gluten-free, vegan and serves an excellent nutritious snack.
Quinoa Truffle is made with 5 simple natural ingredients. They are gluten-free and vegan. Rich in proteins and many vitamins and minerals, They can serve as the best post workout or mid-afternoon snack.
Spicy potato is very delicious with bursting flavors of (ginger garlic, cilantro, and green chilies) and spices like mustard and cumin seeds.
We are extremely proud of the fact that we are able to donate a lot of food. For Every Wrap packet you buy, We donate a wrap to a person in need… Yes, We make donations to the soup kitchen on regular basis.
Why do we believe in donating food?
Some 795 million people in the world… That’s one in nine people on this planet who do not have enough food to eat. Poor nutrition causes nearly half (45%) of death in children under five every year. We want to produce and donate nutritious healthy food to as many individuals as possible.
We have huge plans, but starting small…. one wrap at a time keeps us determined to create a change and make this planet happiest place for all. 🙂
What were you like growing up?
I am very happy and compassionate person. I am also very optimistic.
My motto in life is every problem is a hidden opportunity. So according to me, nothing is impossible. I believe if your intentions are clear and you have firm faith, Universe will help you achieve whatever you wish for. I am definitely a jack of many trades and a master of none, but in these modern times it’s the best approach than to be a master of one….. isn’t it!
Being an innovative entrepreneur, a wife, mom of two teenagers, health fanatic, fitness freak, keen organizer, passionate and spiritual person, I am continuously exploring, implementing, and practicing new techniques to make life easier, happier, and enjoyable.
I have two incredible dreams that I am determined to fulfill:
The first is to create a huge difference in the world of food and nutrition by providing healthy, nutritious and delicious food alternatives…. donating a lot of food to all the people in need.
The second is to meet the stunning… Oprah Winfrey!! (who wouldn’t dream of meeting Oprah)….
Contact Info:
- Phone: 5612062824
- Email: sonalisurve@gfoodz.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gfoodz/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gfoodz
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeeFoodz
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