Rich has more veggies before 10 a . m . than most people have all day . It ’ s a good start .
Another part of his morning routine is supplements , and we ’ re picky about them ; these are in higher , therapeutic dosages and have many third party verifications of purity , potency , and bioavailability , or absorbability . They help reduce any “ agerelated ” aches and pains of inflammation , and support his overall health .
Lunch for Rich might be an ordinary sandwich , salad , or leftovers . Never fast food . I often prepare large quantities
of his favorites to have on hand for quick meal prep . White chicken chili , black bean soup , or thick vegetable stews provide lots of fiber for digestive and heart health . He also loves sardines . I ’ m very happy he loves them , as the omega-3 fatty acids are a boon to his skin , brain and heart . That makes me happy !
Rich ’ s favorite snack is sliced apple with peanut butter . We keep organic peanut butter and organic apples when they ’ re available . This snack gives him a good mix of healthy carbs , fiber , and healthy fats .
Depending on our schedules , dinner may be a variation of lunch . But , if we ’ re cooking an evening meal together , it may include smaller portions of grilled meat ( steak , hamburgers ), roast chicken , poached or baked wild salmon , or , for special occasions , roasted lamb .
There are always vegetables , abundant vegetables . Green beans are his favorite , but cauliflower , broccoli , asparagus , Brussel sprouts , squashes , peppers and onions , etc ., all have a place at our table . We especially enjoy the collards and herbs from our own garden ( basil , rosemary , ginger , oregano ). For starches we enjoy sweet potatoes often . Less often there is quinoa , rice , or red potatoes . All of these provide healthy carbs for energy , fiber for digestion , and micronutrients to support his overall heath .
We all have our weaknesses , and Rich has a serious weakness for sweets . I ’ ve caught him more than once drinking honey straight from the bottle ( it ’ s raw , local honey of course ), and a pint of ice cream is an occasional indulgence . He enjoys red wine often , and likes to end his day with a scotch on the rocks .
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