Posts by Gui Alinat
Is Pasta Making You Fat?
I’ve said it time and again for years: Pasta doesn’t necessarily make you fat. And I have a great bonus recipe to prove it to you. But first, let me explain why… You heard me before but now, scientists and some pasta manufacturers like Barilla are pushing to rehabilitate its nutritional reputation: Pasta is low-fat…
Read MoreDelicious Mexican Three Bean Salad
Beans are about protein, fiber, and overall awesome nutrition. Besides that, what I love about them is they are filling. Stuff your face and say fir; that’s what it’s all about! [sc:mealplan-free ] QUICK TIP: If you own a slow cooker, there is an easy way to cook dry beans and skip he canned variety.…
Read MoreDo YOU peel your vegetables?
The members of my Eat More, Burn More community ask all kinds of great questions and I’m always glad to help. Recently I posted a video to help aspiring cooks acquire more techniques and make their lives much easier in the kitchen. The video is a very simple (yet essential) technique: How to peel vegetables…
Read MoreMy Fat-Burning Supermarket Trick
Many folks struggle at the supermarket. So much choice, so much confusion, and so many foods to avoid. But there is a simple trick to get you in and out quickly (my trips to the grocery store don’t last more than 20 minutes. That’s because I (almost) never visit the INSIDE of the supermarket. By…
Read More3 FORBIDDEN Foods You CAN Eat
I’m emailing you from the counter of my home kitchen, and I couldn’t wait to share this with you. You see, I’m literally just done filming the first few video episodes of my brand new online cooking classes. The video crew is not even done packing, but I’m excited because I have grand news for…
Read MoreAdd Chickpeas for a Quick and Easy Fat-Burning Breakfast
Lots of bellies out there get way too many processed carbs and sugars, and not enough fiber. But here’s a proven trick: FIBER makes us feel full, and gives us ALL-DAY energy, while sugar makes us sleepy and unproductive. So boost the fiber in your recipes as much as possible by adding vegetables (especially leafy…
Read MoreEating Pasta for Weight Loss (#1 Secret)
This is one of my “best-kept” secrets. I know it. And 50 million Italians know it. Now you’re going to learn it. Pasta is usually out of reach if you’re trying to lose weight. But I’m going to show you EXACTLY how to eat your Italian favorites while still losing belly fat and looking slim and sexy.…
Read MoreWhy you NEED to Know HOW to Cook
Eight weeks ago I told you that my home kitchen was being renovated. It looked like this: While it didn’t seem to bother my 2-year old daughter Scarlett (pictured left in our demolished kitchen), it wasn’t easy spending 8 weeks with no stove and no sink. In fact, it was pretty hard. We ended up…
Read MoreHeart-Warming Story from a Reader
I recently received this email from one of my readers. It’s a heart-warming story describing what some of us are going through when we have medical issues that are related to something we often take for granted: eating food. Please read and let me know your thoughts. “My name is Rodney. I have purchased your…
Read More2 Miracle Soups to Start the New Year
You probably indulged in great food over the holidays, and that’s completely fine. We all need a breather once in a while. To start the New Year, you may want to get on the right foot, though. And if it so happens that you are suffering from a hangover, I also have something for you…
Read MoreAnd the 2015 Dish of the Year is…
The 2015 Dish of the Year has definitely been… Mac and Cheese. Believe me, I cater more than 200 high-end events a year in Florida, and it seems like all my clients want some version of my Mac and Cheese. Lobster Mac and Cheese, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Stone Crab Mac and Cheese, you-name-it Mac…
Read MoreMy Best New Years Eve Recipe – Scallops au gratin
When you’re getting ready for your New Year’s Eve party and want to impress your friends and family, this is the best recipe to do it. You see, my Scallops Au Gratin recipe will easily become your friends and family’s favorite, even if they think they don’t like scallops. Better yet, it is as fat-burning…
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