Author: Jeff

  • Microplastics effects and the plant based solution – Part 2

    Part 1: https://jeffbites.com/2026/07/06/microplastics-effects-and-the-plant-based-solution/ How can we combat the microplastic invasion of our bodies? Plants of course. Which plants you ask? Kimchi??? What’s kimchi? Kimchi is traditionally a Korean dish made from fermented vegetables. Napa cabbage, radish, and garlic. The study from South Korea discovered this glorious plant based plastic binder through several studies. In the…

  • Microplastics effects and the plant based solution

    Microplastics have become a major health concern. Why? Tupperware, disposable water bottles, plastic containers, plastic ware, ziploc bags, you name it. It comes in multiple colors. Plastic is a permanent part of our lives. You…cannot…escape. How does plastic get into our bodies anyway? It’s not like we chew on it. My pen says otherwise. 🫠…

  • Drives you crazy but worth it

    Being different is not easy. It’s the cookouts, Sunday dinners, and potlucks when you remember. “I’m not like everyone else anymore.” It’s a startling realization because I am now separate from “the pack.” It’s always, “Oh yeah. I forgot hun.” “You don’t eat what again?” “Just salad for you right?!” And then the like “The…

  • 5% Schedule & 95% Muster?

    Today marks 12 weeks plant based. 16 pounds lost. 2 inches off of chest, belly, and waist. At least 1 cooked meal and 1 raw meal a day. Working out 6 days a week! My wife asked “How are you keeping this up?” 5% schedule and 95% muster. 💪🏿

  • Why being tired can help with your workout

    How do you behave when you are tired? Cranky? Sleepy? A little mean? Me too. “Leave me alone.” “Get out of my face.” I get ‘down right’ selfish. I want to rest and I deserve it and lord help anyone who gets in my way. What if you adopted that same attitude about your work…

  • Use the Algorithm to Keep it Interesting

    My algorithm thinks I am opening a vegan restaurant. Plant based desserts, smoothies, salads, dips, pastas, bowls, and wraps. The Golden Age of Plant Based Recipes is upon us: Hearts of Palm Fried Fish! Seitan BBQ Ribs! Lentil Bolognese! Seitan Corned “No Beef!” While not all of your recipes will turn out well, many will.…

  • Better than Monster or 5 hour energy

    When you are plant-based this is better than any coffee or energy drink available. Eat a fruitful breakfast: Grapefruit, 2 apples, 2 Brazil Nuts, handful of Pumpkin seeds, and a banana. This breakfast will turn you into a “bottled rocket.” So if you need an extra “kick in the ass” this breakfast has you set.…

  • Playing the Long Game. When eating meat may make sense??

    When does it make the most since to start eating animal protein. My 1st answer would have been never which is only partially correct but… According to the Valter Longo of “The Longevity Diet” offers you the best health opportunity to become a Centenarian. When your muscles start to wither due to age-related (60s or…

  • What does your food do for you?

    Have you ever eaten a big salad? You were stuffed but some how not weighed down. Have you ever eaten steak and potatoes? While satisfying and fulfilling, you were like anchored to your seat after finishing. The food you eat should taste good and… Make you feel good.

  • Messy but complete

    7:30a Dropped the youngest kid off at summer camp. 7:55a Dropped the oldest kid off at his summer camp. 8:15a 2 mile run around the neighborhood. 8:43 Sweating into my headphones 13 minutes late for my call but… I feel amazing and my workout is done. 3 hours left on my eating window. It’s not…