The fast and easy way to get a flatter bellyTens of thousands of Americans have changed their bodies—and their lives—with the help of the recipes and guidelines developed to eliminate body fat. Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies includes an overview of the belly fat; grocery shopping and pantry stocking tip; delicious, nutritious, and even kid-friendly flat belly recipes.
All 125 recipes are carefully developed by America's Belly Fat Fighter to make sure every meal includes just the right amount of belly-flattening monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs), found in nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, olives, avocados, and dark chocolate, so you can mix and match meals to suit your taste.
- Explains the importance of replacing sugars, saturated fats, and trans fats with whole grains, lean proteins, and fiber
- Teaches you how to effectively structure your diet, practice good nutrition, and drop belly fat at the same time
- Includes 125 flat belly recipes
If you're looking to shed fat and tone your midsection through diet and exercise, Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies has you covered.
Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE, owner of a private nutrition practice, is a nationally recognized consultant, speaker, and fitness expert who regularly contributes to various national news streams.
Tara Gidus, RD, is a nationally recognized expert and spokesperson on nutrition and fitness. Her blog and website, dietdiva.net, offers advice on making healthy choices.
Kristina LaRue, RD, is a sports and culinary nutritionist. Her food and nutrition blog can be found at loveandzest.com.
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with the Belly Fat Diet 5
Chapter 1: Wrapping Your Mind around Belly Fat 7
Chapter 2: Introducing the Belly Fat–Burning Lifestyle 25
Chapter 3: Identifying Belly-Blasting Superfoods 41
Chapter 4: The Belly Fat Diet Plans 55
Chapter 5: Getting Ready for Your Belly-Blasting Journey 75
Part II: Belly-Blasting Main Courses 93
Chapter 6: Breakfast 95
Chapter 7: Brown-Bag Lunches 111
Chapter 8: Poultry, Meat, and Seafood 127
Chapter 9: Comfort Foods 153
Part III: Belly-Burning Starters, Sides, Desserts, and More 169
Chapter 10: Soups and Salads 171
Chapter 11: Sides 187
Chapter 12: Desserts and Snacks 197
Chapter 13: Smoothies and Cocktails 213
Part IV: Flat Belly Recipes for Special Situations 225
Chapter 14: Vegetarian and Vegan Meals 227
Chapter 15: Slow-Cooker Meals 243
Chapter 16: Kid-Friendly Meals 257
Part V: The Part of Tens 271
Chapter 17: Ten Belly-Flattening Spices and Seasonings 273
Chapter 18: Ten Timesaving Kitchen Gadgets 281
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 287
Index 291
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