The other day I had the pleasure of being interviewed on BYU radio on Sirius XM. Here is a rough outline of what we talked about! Why do so many people try the keto diet and then end up stopping after a short amount of time? It’s my opinion that too many people have become […]
By The Sustainable Chef Gerard Viverito As parents, we try to set a good example for nutritious eating and not rely on meals in a bag. But I know it’s not always easy! Between busy schedules and picky eaters, sometimes we’re just happy when our kids get anything into their growling stomachs. But something […]
Functional Chef Gerard Viverito remembers learning the hard way about clean vs. dirty keto. “Like most people starting the keto diet, all the high-carb, starchy foods went out the window first. I dropped potatoes, pasta and pastries. I felt I could eat as much bacon, pastrami and sausage as I wanted. But I was feeling […]
There are two pandemics affecting the world right now: COVID-19 and obesity. My concern is people are willing to talk openly about the former, yet there is hesitancy and uneasiness in openly addressing the latter for fear of embarrassing someone and being labeled as a body shamer. Frankly, obesity is one of today’s most blatantly […]
Here’s news that will hopefully change how doctors define a heart-healthy diet. You may believe that cutting back on saturated fats is doing something good for your ticker. But after carefully monitoring the diets of 577 healthy adults, and evaluating them for multiple heart disease risk factors, researchers in Malaysia concluded something remarkable: restricting carbs […]
These healthier alternatives are perfect for those who think of sugar as a food group! Transitioning to a healthier diet can be challenging. Some attempts to change how you eat may last just a few weeks. Other diets may not survive the first 24 hours! Chef Gerard Viverito can relate. “At one time […]
Chef educates bloggers about sustainable ingredients such as palm oil Like many chefs, Gerard Viverito is passionate about preparing food with only the highest quality ingredients. What sets him apart, however, is his unending drive to share his passion for healthy and good-for-the-planet foods with others. In addition to making regular TV and radio […]
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In my younger years, I was used to physically being at the top of my game. I was an athlete. I played Lacrosse in high school and college. I played tennis. I lifted weights. I skied. But like most Americans, there came a time when I started putting on a pound a year. The weight […]
Enjoy this chocolate hummus as a snack or dessert with sliced apples, strawberries, pretzels or even pita chips. Ingredients 15 oz Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (reserve liquid) 1/4c Unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 3 Tbsp Agave or maple syrup 3 Tbsp Tahini paste (optional, I omit) 1.5 tsp Vanilla or rum extract 6 Scoops Regular […]