Chris has been championing the term "Vegetable People" ever since his first introduction to Community Supported Agriculture.  Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a unique relationship of mutual support and commitment between a farm and community members for an entire growing season.  CSA members purchase a share for the growing season before the harvest begins. 

in January of 2012 - Shortly after being diagnosed with Diabetes, with the assistance of a certified nutritional counselor; changed his diet to one that incorporates half vegetables each meal.  A slight variation of the balanced food plate.  This change in diet and increase in exercise enabled Chris to lose over 66 pounds (2016). Chris continues to work on his weight loss into 2020 with 85 pounds lost from diagnosis date in 2012.

Today Chris takes every opportunity to promote healthy balanced eating with a heavy emphasis vegetables.  Chris often uses the terms, "Vegetable People" as a greeting to other people whom share the love of vegetables.

Photography courtesy of NYYankees Photo Day