The Slice Plan: An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better You

There is an old adage I learned as a child: “It’s as simple as a slice of bread.” This saying is the basis of this plan. Because let’s face it - Diets are hard. If you ever wondered why it is so easy to start any other popular or “fad” diet and JUST as easy to come off, it’s because they are just that, a fad. Like any pop group boy band from the late 90’s, these things come and go. But your health is forever. So what do you do? When you start a “diet,” motivation is high, dedication is high, and excitement is built by the anticipation of results. After a few weeks, the excitement becomes anxiety, the motivation begins to wear, and dedication starts to deteriorate. The concept of this book is to relieve you of all of these mixed emotions and provide a simple solution to one of the biggest issues – staying or getting healthy. In this book, I explore personalized ways YOU can have a positive lifelong relationship with the foods you love while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This is not a “diet,” but a plan – a plan to eat healthy, get healthy, and stay healthy.

Zachari Breeding, AKA Mr. Cook-It is a professional chef and registered dietitian (RD). He earned a Bachelors of Science in Culinary Arts in 2006 and a Masters of Science degree in 2014. He has studied culinary arts and nutrition in France, England, and Italy, learning about various styles of food preparation, wine, and the influence of various cultures on cuisine. Professionally, he owns and operates a catering and personal nutrition business since 2007. He developed his unique presence in nutrition by working in clinical and community settings providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutrition Counseling in New York City. He is the owner and site manager for the-sage.org, a food and nutrition website. His approach to nutrition therapy and counseling is based around the client, where he provide an integrative approach using current evidence-based research, outcome development, and personal recipe modifications.