Eat It to Beat It! : Banish Belly Fat-and Take Back Your Health-While Eating the Brand-Name Foods You Love!

828 Pages·2013·14.77 MB·English

by  Zinczenko

Praise for Dave Zinczenko’s
Eat This, Not That!
“Will freak the weight right off of you!”
—ELLEN DEGENERES
Praise for Eat It to Beat It!
“David Zinczenko’s investigations into the truth about our food
make him one of the top nutrition experts in America.
Eat It to Beat It! is an essential guidebook for anyone with an
appetite for eating and living well.”
—TRAVIS STORK, M.D.
Co-host, The Doctors
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Calorie Meals Grill This, Not That! Backyard Survival Guide Drink This,
Not That! The No-Diet Weight-Loss Solution Eat This, Not That! No-
Diet Diet
The 8-Hour Diet
The New Abs Diet
The New Abs Diet for Women
The New Abs Diet Cookbook
The Abs Diet Eat Right Every Time Guide The Abs Diet Ultimate
Nutrition Handbook The Abs Diet 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs Men,
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No book can replace the diagnostic expertise and medical advice of a trusted
physician. Please be certain to consult with your doctor before making any
decisions that affect your health, particularly if you suffer from any medical
condition or have any symptom that may require treatment.
A Ballantine Books Trade Paperback Original Copyright © 2013 by David
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DEDICATION
To everyone working to protect their well-being and that of their
families. May this book be an essential weapon in your health and
happiness arsenal.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This book would not have been possible without the support, guidance, and hard
work of the following: Gina Centrello, Bill Takes, Libby Mcguire, Marnie
Cochran, Jennie Tung, Richard Callison, Joe Perez, Nina Shield, Susan
Corcoran, Theresa Zoro, Cindy Murray, Sanyu Dillon, Kristin Fassler, and
Quinne Rogers at Ballantine.
Stephen Perrine, publisher and chief creative officer, and George Karabotsos,
design director, of Galvanized.
Heather Hurlock, master of food intelligence gathering, and Tara Long, who
shopped and styled these pages.
Steve Gilbert, Ray Jobst, Jon Hammond, Allison Zinczenko, Charlene Lutz, and
the Galvanized team.
Sara Vigneri, Daniel Engongoro, Ashley Ross, Amelia Harnish, Laura White,
Peter Yang, Wendy Hess, and many others who contributed to this effort.
Ben Sherwood, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Sam Champion,
Barbara Fadida, Lara Spencer, Josh Elliot, and the team at Good Morning America,
whose support has been critical to launching this franchise.
Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, Jon Rosen, Andy McNichol, and the brilliant minds at
WME.
Larry Shire, Eric Sacks, and Jonathan Ehrlich, for their invaluable counsel.
Mehmet Oz, Travis Stork, David Pecker, Strauss Zelnick, Joe Armstrong, Dan
Abrams, and the many friends, colleagues, and advisors who continue to inspire
me with their wisdom and insight.
And to the best family a man could be blessed with.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Our Food Under Attack
A disturbing look at where your last meal came from, and a plan for
cleaning our plates—literally.
Your Edible Chemistry Set
SPECIAL SECTION!
Think you know what’s in your food? Here’s a list of ingredients in
some of your favorite foods. Now, you just have to guess … What the
heck am I eating?
CHAPTER ONE
How This Book Will Help You Lose Weight, Feel
Great, and Live Better Than Ever!
Losing weight and vanquishing disease are much easier than the diet
industry wants you to think. Here’s how to use Eat It to Beat It! to cut
through the confusion and start indulging your way back to better
health.
CHAPTER TWO
The Most Polluted Foods in America
You won’t believe how food manufacturers are treating our bellies like
landfills. From brain-draining fats to belly-busting sugars, here are the
saltiest, saddest, and yes, dumbest foods you can eat.
BONUS CHAPTER
A Perfect Week of Eating
Learn how to combine simple recipes, store-bought meals, and
evenings out at your favorite restaurants to create a week of ultimate
nutrition and weight loss.
CHAPTER THREE
Eat It to Beat It!
Tour America’s restaurants and supermarkets and discover the brands
that will—and won’t—help you live leaner and longer.
Bread
Breakfast Cereals
Burgers
Cakes & Baked Desserts
Cheese
Chicken & Chicken Entrees
Chinese Food
Chocolate, Dark
Condiments
Cookies
Crackers
Dips & Spreads
Fish
French Fries
Hot Breakfast
Ice Cream
Juices & Smoothies
Mexican Food
Nut Butters
Nutrition Bars
Nuts & Trail Mix
Pasta & Pasta Dishes
Pizza
Produce
Rice & Rice Dishes
Salad/Salad Bar
Sandwiches
Sauces
Soda, Tea & Energy Drinks
Soup
Steak
Vegetarian Entrees & Meat Substitutes
Yogurt
CHAPTER FOUR
Cook It to Beat It!
Discover simple recipes that will help you strip away pounds and
reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, even colds and flus!
CHAPTER FIVE