Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies

Tens 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.

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

"In true For Dummies style, the book is text only, but nevertheless is clearly laid out, kid-friendly and each recipe is easy to follow." (Healthista, November 2013) 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.

Learn to:

• Understand the Belly Fat Diet
• Make 100+ delicious recipes developed by America's Belly Fat Fighter
• Change your body — and your life

The easy way to shed fat and tone your midsection

If you're looking to shed fat and tone your midsection through diet and exercise, look no further. With the help of over 100 delicious and nutritious recipes, developed by America's Belly Fat Fighter, Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies will make sure each and every meal includes just the right amount of belly-flattening monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs) to help you change your body and your life.

• Wrap your mind around belly fat — understand what belly fat is, why people develop belly fat, and the health consequences of too much belly fat
• Embrace the belly fat–burning lifestyle — get an intro to the Belly Fat Diet, grasp the principles behind why it works, and incorporate the Belly Fat Diet into your daily life
• Make a plan — find the Belly Fat Diet plan that's best for you: the Turbo-Charged Plan, the Moderation Plan, the Gradual-Change Plan, or the Maintenance Plan

Open the book and find:

• Belly fat–blasting superfoods (and foods to avoid)
• How to make sense of food labels
• Tips for stocking your kitchen with the right kinds of foods
• Delicious recipes for every meal of the day
• Kid-friendly meals, slow-cooker meals, and comfort foods
• Belly-flattening spices and seasonings
• Timesaving kitchen gadgets