My cheat snack this was two hearty slices of gluten-free egg nog bread from my local farm! This is also a new try for me. It was delicious and well worth the extra calories. It has a nice density and wasn’t too try, even with…

Available for local pick-up in Norwalk, CT, and the year-round farmers market in Westport, CT. Visit their website at plantidotefoods.com for current availability, seasonal options and to purchase. I am always looking for new local plant-based protein options to add to my meals and salads.…

Self-control and moderation are important cornerstones of any long-term diet or meal plan. While I have yet to master it (and am far from it), I believe in healthy alternatives and moderation over elimination. After a good wake, I treated myself to two half cookies…

Reducing waste and actually eating leftovers are important to me. I was able able to re-purpose a big batch of butternut squash soup my wife made for a few days– as a soup and as a sauce. It added a nice pop and some new…

My go-to vegetable bake with a veggie burger. I spray olive oil on a pan and spread out my favorite vegetables (lots of tomatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and more) topped with some more olive oil spray and chili pepper flakes. Drop in the oven…

A big part of my healthy lifestyle healthy eating weight loss transformation is about consistency and routines- including the what, when, and how of food. Eating out has the potential to throw that all into chaos. healthy choices from lunch out today: skip the bread on the appetizer (cheese and olives are good), make the main course a #salad instead of a wrap, and add in some avocado and a…

Small changes add up over time. Replacing bad habits changes your behavior. The earlier we install healthy eating, it just becomes a natural passive part of your life. I am very happy that my kids have a strong grasp on self-control and moderation, things I…

The morning fog against this amazing fall ct foliage is calling my name for a nice walk run 🏃‍♂️💨. This time outside frames my whole day. How do you get started? Don’t think you have time? Start with 5-10 min a day, go slow, and do it again the next day. Keep your phone in…

Did you know that up to 40% of produce is thrown away and wasted in the US? (per @usdagov). This is an easy life hack I feel like I was the last person to hear about 💡🫒🧻. Throw in a paper towel with your veggies on the counter, it pulls in all of the moisture…

A 5 min prep salad with tofu and zoodles as the stars. Also featuring broccoli, spinach, onions, tomato, cheese, and lemon juice, and seasoning. It had a lot of variety and was super filling!