6 Belly-Busting Foods You’re Not Eating Right Now

You’ve all heard this: If you’re interested in losing weight, you must exercise and eat right. Fine. But there is so much confusing information out there that it’s sometimes easier said than done. Yet, there are 6 foods that will bust belly fat like no others. And we’re not eating them enough. They all work…

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Zucchini’s Little-Known Fat-Burning Secret

Spring is finally here. Time to take the grill out and get ready for warmer weather, and fresh, healthy foods that you can enjoy until the end of the summer. Talking about grilling and summer, there is one of my recipes that hasn’t received the attention it deserves. It’s my Grilled Corn & Summer Vegetable…

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Super Easy Enchiladas Burn Belly Flab Fast

Enchiladas are so good. Cheesy goodness with a note of spicy. Technically, they’re easy to make, right? Just roll some tortilla around a filling of meat, cheese, beans, vegetables, or a combination. Smother with a chili sauce, top with cheese, and bake. Really, it only takes a few minutes to make. That’s the good part.…

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5 Tricks to Switch Up Your Veggie Routine

It’s easy: Eating more vegetables is key to weight loss. If you’ve been trying to lose stubborn fat but you’re still having a hard time, chances are you need to increase the amount of vegetables you and your family eat. But vegetables can be “scary” to picky eaters and inexperienced cooks. Today I got a…

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10 Herbs For An Easy Kitchen Garden

I wasn’t much of a gardener. But I’m a chef and herbs grew on me out of necessity. Wherever you live, if you can manage to grow your own herbs, then a whole bounty of flavors become available to you, and that’s a fantastic thing. If you’re trying to lose weight or otherwise eat healthy,…

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Spice Up Your Life (Literally!)

The single most problematic issue for anyone interested in cooking their way thin is: “How do I make plain food taste great?” Take a piece of chicken, for instance. Cook it plain and taste it. It’s, well, very plain. And after you chew two or three times, then you’re really left with nothingness instead of…

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The Spices That Fight Inflammation and Burn Fat

There was a time when pepper was more valuable than gold, when horrendous sailing expeditions would be organized for clove and nutmeg, and when ancient civilizations would go to war for other exotic spices. Many were used as aphrodisiacs, therapeutic foods, and medicines. Sure, they improve the appeal of foods, but also stimulate salivation and…

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 Bread is Necessary for Weight Loss (Gluten’s OK!)

Don’t view carbs as the enemy anymore! In fact, bread, bran, and grains can actually help you shed those unwanted pounds and even help you stick to your nutrition plan. As a chef, I know that “diets”don’t necessarily work. Everyone has the power to make a lifestyle change and eat foods that are good —…

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10 Unhealthy Cooking Mistakes You may be Making

You know that cooking your own food is the key to a flat belly, and you’ve been trying to eat the best you possibly can. Cooking can be hard or time-consuming if you don’t know the proper techniques. But there are 10 cooking mistakes you’re probably making that stop your fat loss efforts from the…

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Kids’ Favorite Kale Chips!

Active time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Yield: 4 servings | Ingredients: 
1 large bunch of kale 
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 
1 teaspoon salt Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375 F (190C). Remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite-size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale using a salad spinner and paper…

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The 4 Tricks To Hack Ramen Noodles

Instant ramen isn’t exactly health food. In fact, it’s rather bad. Mainly because it’s full of sodium, fat, and starch that can’t possibly help your fat-burning efforts. But it’s easy to hack. If you think about it, it only takes 4 tricks to do the job: #1 Ditch the flavoring package Instead, let’s use miso…

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My Kids’ Favorite Pizza Recipe

This is a recipe I am proud of: The Fat-Burning Pizza. It’s just an absolute favorite for my children and the rest of my family, and I’m sure yours will also be amazed. That recipe has allowed many of my clients and readers to indulge in a great tasting pizza, and still lose stubborn belly…

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