The humble sandwich. It was my go to lunch for many years. Needless to say, my lunch was also incredibly boring at times.  When I began my current lifestyle, mass produced sliced bread was just not going to work with my diet and fitness goals.  Even the so-called healthy wheat breads were full of oils, […]

I’m turning 50 in a few days. Wait just a minute while I go have a breakdown in a corner…and I’m back. Now that I’m reaching the half century mark, the changes I implemented in my early forties become even more important. Avoiding processed foods is a must, and consistent strength, cardio, and agility training all play […]

If I said I made a spicy sausage casserole with a dairy based sauce, most of you would assume that would work as a regular appearance in a healthy eating lifestyle.  Let’s review what that would typically look like:  white rice, margarine, questionable machine separated fatty meats with lab created fillers, cheese and heavy cream from […]

I’ve covered many a fruit and veggie in this series, but I’ve neglected the humble artichoke heart. Wait…where’s everyone going? Come back!  What did I say? Well, for those of you still here who have evolved past your five year old’s taste buds, I have great news. Artichoke hearts can be delicious and they are […]