Reader's Digest Australia Feb/Mar 2026

deeply comforting. The most popular recipes tend to be the simple family meals people can make mid-week. RD: Where would you like Fry’s to be in a decade? Tammy Fry: In ten years, I’d love Fry’s to be synonymous with every- day plant-based eating. I want the average household to have plant- based meals as a default, not a nov- elty. Not because they’re “trying to be vegan,” but because it tastes great, feels good, and aligns with where the world needs to go. RD: What else do you enjoy doing? Tammy Fry: Movement has always been important to me. Surfing, CrossFit and martial arts (karate) have all taught me discipline, resil- ience, and respect — lessons that translate beautifully into business and life RD: As a lifelong vegetarian, what do you indulge in? Tammy Fry: Good dark chocolate, beautiful sourdough bread, oat cap- puccinos and hearty home-cooked meals shared with people I love. RD: What are the most important points youmakewhen speaking pub- licly? Tammy Fry: Young people deserve honesty, education, and hope. Understanding food choices early empowers them to shape a kinder future. And no judgement – everyone is on their own journey, and we have to make space for that to create real change. RD: Do you have a family motto? Tammy Fry: Lead with love, and let your values guide you. RD: Who inspires you? Tammy Fry: People who choose kindness in a world that often encourages convenience over con- PHOTO CREDIT: FRY’S Above: Tammy with her cookbook, MadeWith Love and Plants reader ’ s digest 20   February/march 2026 science inspire me every day. RD: What are your biggest health tips? Tammy Fry: Eat more plants, move your body, sleep well, and stay con- nected — health is holistic. RD: Any good tips for cooking healthier meals at home? Tammy Fry: Keep it simple, plan ahead, and don’t aim for perfection. Batch cooking for the week ahead has been a game changer to feeding the family good, whole- some meals. I often work in the evenings due to time differences with a global brand, so preparing ahead is sometimes the only way I can get a healthy meal on the table for dinner. Using plant-based meats has, of course, made it much easier to ensure my active family get all the protein they need in a simple and tasty meal. Barbeques, burgers and pasta nights are firm favourites. I recommend starting with a product that replaces something you already love — like burg- ers or schnitzels. Our Fry’s Sausage Rolls are our biggest seller in Aus- tralia, and are also a great way to gently introduce plant-based foods into lunchboxes or snack time. Every choice matters. You don’t have to be perfect, you don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to go “all or nothing.” Small PHOTO CREDIT: FRY’S Above: Burgers are a great way to introducemeat-freemeals to families readersdigest.com.au    21 Food