Who is Iris Blume?
Iris Blume is an Alaskan-born author and outdoor enthusiast with a passion for cooking and sustainable living. After discovering she had high cholesterol, Iris made a bold switch from a diet rich in subsistence fish and game to fully plant-based—no easy feat in the remote villages of rural Alaska. Faced with limited grocery options, she became a true “vegan in the wilderness,” learning to make staple foods from scratch through determination and creativity.
Her transformation didn’t stop at her diet. Iris lost over 30 pounds and brought her cholesterol to healthy levels, inspiring others to explore plant-based eating. Today, she has a growing community of followers who have been moved by her story and results.
Iris isn’t a dietician or health professional—just an ordinary person passionate about delicious food and taking care of our planet. She splits her time between Alaska and Las Vegas, where she continues to write and grow her publishing business. Through her books and advocacy, she encourages others to embrace kindness—in what we eat, how we live, and how we treat the world around us.