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Courtesy: Rocco DiSpirito
James Beard Award winning chef Rocco DiSpirito is a health advocate and author of 11 highly-acclaimed cookbooks. His newest book, Cook Your Butt Off!, became an instant New York Times bestseller.
- If you were stranded on a deserted island, and only one vegetable grew on that island, what vegetable would you want it to be? Sweet potatoes naturally! The healthiest vegetable on earth.
- What is your healthiest habit: I am a client of my pound a day diet fresh food delivery service.
- What is your go-to nutritious breakfast: My vanilla smoothie – it contains 30 grams of protein.
- What are the 3 items that are always in your fridge/pantry:
- Parmigiana Reggiano
- My own turkey jerky
- Apples
- What is your favorite workout? Cycling.
- Who is your fitness hero? Chris Powell, host of ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss.
- How do you take your water – sparkling, flat, over ice? I drink high alkaline water room temperature and lots of it.
- What is your guilty pleasure? Pepperoni pizza.
- What is your healthy eating philosophy: Eat consciously.
- What is your go-to nutritious family dinner dish: My lasagna Bolognese.
- What is the best health advice you’ve ever received: If you can’t read it, don’t eat it.
