I was recently diagnosed with a genetic heart condition and am now looking down the barrel of some invasive procedures. Fortunately (or perhaps not), I have a number of knowledgeable friends who had similar situations and are offering me sound advice as to how to deal with my heart health effectively. Many of them have […]
While I started my writing career as a music critic, as I got older and less able to function after staying for the last encore, I started to review dinner and the opening act, which eventually led me to my focus on food. Another change has been the amount of alcohol I can handle. Fortunately,
It is rare for the neighborhood rivals at Harvard and MIT to get together on anything, but the cause of food insecurity is so important (and sadly so large) that the vo-tech school was willing to host the Party Under the Harvest Moon Gala that the liberal arts college was sponsoring for Food for Free.
As I prepare to interview medical cannabis expert Dr. Benjamin Caplan on November 19 at the Needham Free Public Library, I have been doing a lot of research about this exciting and ever-expanding realm of healthful edibles and other items. Among my latest finds are evo hemp bars. Made from a delicious combination of cashews,
As I have been in the food and fitness spaces for many years, I am always looking for ways to take better care of myself, my friends and family, and my Matt’s Meals fans. Among the mentors I have found are longevity guru Peter Attia and all-around science stud Andrew Huberman. So when both of
As the days get shorter and colder, we all need something to keep our bodies warm, our minds engaged, and our spirits up, Thankfully, there is a bevy of great new courses and other treats at Commonwealth Wine School! Whether you are a novice sipper or a certified oenophile, CWS has events and offerings that
Though it has been some time since I wrote about music, I still get a thrill about catching my favorite acts at area venues! And if I can enjoy a delicious meal at the same time- All the better! In fact, Matt’s Meals was very much created when I was transitioning from reviewing bands until
I was recently back at Boston Public Market for their annual Harvest Party and there is a lot of news to share! In addition to hosting one of the largest pumpkins in the area, the carnival-themed fair offered guests opportunities to try their luck at various games and to enjoy free samples from many of
As I have been in the health and fitness world for so long, I am well aware of the benefits of adding creatine to your fitness regimen. In addition to fueling your muscles, Creatine also helps keep them hydrated and supple, and has also been shown to support cognitive function and energy production. For many,
As fans of Matt’s Meals may know, I am an olive fan. And while I am able to enjoy the best olive oils from food friends at Brelundi and the Greek International Market (which also has an impressive olive bar), I had never been such a fan of the pimento that is often placed inside
