Best Selling Books by David Zinczenko

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Eat the World’s Most Delicious Foods—and Start Dropping Pounds Today! Discover thousands of shocking food truths to help flatten your belly fast—and get you on the path to better health! NBC News health and wellness contributor Dave Zinczenko, author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Eat This, Not That! series, blows the lid off the bizarre, unnecessary, and shocking ingredients in many common brands, and shows you how making smart choices about the foods you love—including burgers, pizza, and chocolate—can help you lose weight, drop blood pressure, boost your immune system, and more. Discover how you can EAT IT! to help . . . BEAT IT! WEIGHT GAIN! IHOP’s Chicken and Spinach Salad has as many calories as 6 Klondike Bars! Good news: A similar salad at another restaurant will save you more than 1,200 calories! BEAT IT! MOODINESS! Some dark chocolate brands contain polyphenols, the near-magical nutrients that improve learning and memory, boost mood, and lower stress levels. BEAT IT! HIGH BLOOD SUGAR! Can you believe there’s oatmeal on the market with as much sugar per serving as 13 Hershey’s Kisses? Change your breakfast order and start taking control of your blood sugar levels today! With Eat It to Beat It!, better living starts right now! Praise for Eat It to Beat It! “David Zinczenko provocatively exposes what’s in our food, so grab a fork and start indulging your way back to health with his advice.”—Mehmet Oz, M.D. “Dave 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

Outlines a deprivation-free alternative approach to weight loss that focuses on the strategic consumption of eight nutrient rich "superfoods" and an eight-hour window during which readers can eat according to personal preferences.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lose up to a pound a day and curb your craving for sweets with delicious recipes and simple, science-based food swaps from David Zinczenko, NBC’s health and wellness contributor and bestselling author of Zero Belly Diet, Zero Belly Smoothies, and Eat This, Not That! With Zero Sugar Diet, #1 New York Times bestselling author David Zinczenko continues his twenty-year mission to help Americans live their happiest and healthiest lives, uncovering revolutionary new research that explains why you can’t lose weight—and shows that it’s not your fault! The true culprit is sugar—specifically added sugars—which food manufacturers sneak into almost everything we eat, from bread to cold cuts to yogurt, peanut butter, pizza, and even “health” foods. Until now, there’s been no way to tell how much added sugar you’re eating—or how to avoid it without sacrifice. But with the simple steps in Zero Sugar Diet, you’ll be able to eat all your favorite foods and strip away unnecessary sugars—losing weight at a rate of up to one pound per day, while still enjoying the sweeter things in life. By replacing empty calories with essential ones—swapping in whole foods and fiber and swapping out added sugars—you’ll conquer your cravings and prevent the blood sugar surge that leads to some of the worst health scourges in America today, including abdominal fat, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, liver disease, fatigue, and tooth decay. And all it takes is 14 days. You’ll be stunned by the reported results: Lisa Gardner, 49, lost 10 pounds Tara Anderson, 42, lost 10 pounds David Menkhaus, 62, lost 15 pounds Ricky Casados, 56, lost 12 pounds You, too, can melt away belly fat, boost your energy levels and metabolism, and take control of your health and your life, armed with a comprehensive grocery list of fresh produce, proteins, whole grains, and even prepared meals, accompanied by two weeks’ worth of fiber-rich breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes and real-life results from successful Zero Sugar dieters. The fat-burning formula for long-term weight loss and optimal health is at your fingertips. Join in the crusade and say goodbye to added sugars—and goodbye to your belly—with Zero Sugar Diet! Praise for Zero Sugar Diet “Zero Sugar Diet targets an easily identifiable enemy, comparing excess sugar in our diet to a deadly virus. . . . Well, that got my attention.”—The New York Times Book Review “A user-friendly guide [that provides] a wealth of helpful information and tools for those wishing to limit added sugars in their diet.”—Library Journal “This plan is informative and entertaining (e.g., a chart converts common meals to their equivalent in donuts; ‘an open letter from your pancreas’) and will help readers rein in cravings and become savvy monitors of added sugar consumption.”—Publishers Weekly

Indulge smarter with the no-diet weight loss solution. The bestselling phenomenon that shows you how to eat healthier with simple food swaps—whether you''re dining in or out—is now expanded and completely updated. Did you know that if you''re watching your waistline, a McDonald''s Big Mac is better than a Five Guys Cheeseburger? Or that the health promise of the Cheesecake Factory''s Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club is dubious? Or that when shopping for condiments, the real winner is Kraft mayo with olive oil instead of Hellman''s “Real?” Reading ingredient labels and scrutinizing descriptions on menus is hard work, but with side-by-side calorie and nutrition comparisons and full-color photos on every page, Eat This, Not That! makes it easy! Diet guru Dave Zinczenko goes aisle-by-aisle through every major American staple—from frozen foods, cereals, and sodas, to the dairy cases, international foods, and the produce aisle—as well as every chain and fast food restaurant in the country to pick the winners and losers. You''ll find more than 1,250 slimming and often surprising swaps, a helpful list of the “worst foods in America” by category, plus testimonials from real people who lost weight simply by consulting Zinczenko''s easy-to-follow advice. Now the book that changed the way Americans choose meal ingredients, food brands, and menu options is completely updated—and it''ll help satisfy both the appetite and diet goals of even the hungriest reader!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Zero Belly Diet is the revolutionary new plan to turn off your fat genes and help keep you lean for life! Nutrition expert David Zinczenko—the New York Times bestselling author of the Abs Diet series, Eat This, Not That! series, and Eat It to Beat It!—has spent his entire career learning about belly fat—where it comes from and what it does to us. And what he knows is this: There is no greater threat to you and your family—to your health, your happiness, even your financial future. Yes, you can: Change your destiny. Overcome your fat genes. Strip away belly fat and finally attain the lean, strong, healthy body you’ve always wanted. With Zero Belly Diet, David Zinczenko reveals explosive new research that explains the mystery of why some of us stay thin, and why some can’t lose weight no matter how hard we try. He explains how some foods turn our fat genes on—causing seemingly irreversible weight gain—and uncovers the nine essential power foods that act directly on those switches, turning them to “off” and allowing for easy, rapid, and sustainable weight loss. And he shows how these foods help heal your digestive system, keeping those gene switches turned off and setting you up for a lifetime of leanness. Other diets can help you lose weight, but only the Zero Belly diet attacks fat on a genetic level, placing a bull’s-eye on the fat cells that matter most: visceral fat, the type of fat ensconced in your belly. These fat cells act like an invading army, increasing inflammation and putting you at risk for diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. Visceral fat can also can alter your hormone levels, erode muscle tissue, increase your chances of depression, and destroy your sex drive. But you can turn the odds in your favor. Zero Belly Diet shows you how to deactivate your fat genes, rev up your metabolism, banish bloat, and balance your digestive health, allowing you to easily build lean, strong stomach muscle and strip away unwanted belly fat without sacrificing calories or spending hours at the gym. The result: weight loss that is easier, faster, more lasting, and more delicious than you’d ever imagine. You’ll be stunned and inspired by the results of an amazing 500-person test panel—men and women who lost weight quickly, and with ease, following the Zero Belly diet. In just the first 14 days: Bob McMicken, 51, lost 16.3 pounds Kyle Cambridge, 28, lost 15 pounds Martha Chesler, 54, lost 11 pounds Matt Brunner, 43, lost 14 pounds Zero Belly Diet features a week-by-week menu plan, fifty tasty recipes, and a handy shopping list that leads to a minimum of cooking and plenty of feasting. Best of all, Zero Belly Diet offers something more: freedom. Freedom from bloating, freedom from food deprivation, freedom from weight loss fads, freedom from stress. So say goodbye to your paunch and hello to a happier, healthier you!

Imagine a diet plan that lets you eat at Burger King, McDonald''s, Dunkin'' Donuts and Olive Garden--and still strip away 10, 20, even 30 pounds or more! A diet plan that lets you order takeout pizza, whip up a box of macaroni & cheese, even reach into the freezer section for ice cream--and never worry about gaining weight or going hungry! A diet plan that lets you enjoy your most indulgent comfort foods whenever you want--and actually teaches you how to eat them more often! The Eat This, Not That! No-Diet Diet is the easiest, most revolutionary weight-loss plan ever created. Whether you''re in the drive-through, the family restaurant, the supermarket aisle or your own kitchen, you make dozens of decisions every day that affect your weight and your health. Now, those decisions are made easier than ever! Authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding have built on the success of their wildly popular Eat This, Not That! series of food-swap guides and created a complete morning-to-night, 365-day eating plan that will have you enjoying all your favorite foods--and shedding pounds like you''ve never imagined! No matter where you are or what you crave, you''ll be stunned to discover how easy losing weight can be! Dana Bickelman of Walpham, MA lost 70 pounds in one year, while still enjoying her favorite restaurants--Dunkin'' Donuts and Olive Garden. "Boys want to say hi to me now, and that''s awesome," she exclaims. "I''ve never had this kind of attention before, and it''s wonderful." Michael Colombo of Staten Island, NY lost 91 pounds in less than 9 months, while eating his favorite McDonald''s sandwiches--and skipping products labeled as "health food"! "It''s a lot easier than [I] thought," he says. "My confidence has skyrocketed." Erika Bowen of Minneapolis, MN dropped 84 pounds in 17 months, just by shopping smarter in the supermarket. "There was a time when I refused to wear tank tops," she says. "But now I''m very comfortable in my own skin, and I''m wearing things I''d never have worn before."

The original and best-selling installment of EAT THIS, NOT THAT! has helped literally thousands of people improve their lives by increasing their nutritional intakes while blasting away unwanted belly fat. The secret? The revolutionary concept that the battle of the bulge is won not through deprivation and discipline, but by making a series of simple food swaps that can save you hundreds – if not thousands – of calories a day. EAT THIS, NOT THAT! is the only book that holds the food industry accountable for the surreptitious loads of sugar, fat, and sodium stuffed into foods that were once reliable sources of lean nutrition. It arms you with the savvy tricks and insider information you need to eat well in today''s dangerous food landscape. With EAT THIS, NOT THAT! you''re the expert in every eating situation, from the frozen food aisle to your favorite fast food joint to your local sports bar. You control your food universe--and lose the pounds you want--because, unlike every other customer, you''ll know the smart choices to make--instantly! Now get this: The pressure from EAT THIS, NOT THAT! is actually reshaping the food landscape to your benefit! Since it''s original publication in 2007, here''s how some restaurants have responded: · Baskin Robbins eliminated its 2,300-calorie Heath Bar Shake. · Outback Steakhouse downsized its Aussie Cheese Fries from 2,900 calories to 2,140 calories. · Macaroni Grill replaced the 1,120-calorie Kids'' Double Mac ‘n'' Cheese with a more reasonable 670-calorie version. · Restaurants such as Quiznos, Red Lobster, and Olive Garden began publishing nutritional information for the first time ever. · And that''s just to name a few!

Smart Eating Choices – Made Simple! TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS HAVE CHANGED THEIR BODIES – AND THEIR LIVES – with the help of The Abs Diet, the New York Times bestseller from David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men''s Health magazine. The principles of The Abs Diet are simple: Eat more healthy food – six delicious meals a day – and crowd out the bad stuff that''s making you fat. The Abs Diet has been proven to strip off 10, 15, even 20 pounds of flab – from your belly first – in six weeks or less. Now, Zinczenko makes eating smart and healthy easy with this eye opening portable weight-loss manual, THE ABS DIET EAT RIGHT EVERY TIME GUIDE. This on-the-go guide pinpoints the foods you should choose to burn away belly fat no matter where you are – at home, in the supermarket, even at the fast-food counter. And it reveals the hidden killers that are adding inches to your waistline and taking years off your life! Discover these amazing weight-loss secrets: Should you toast a bagel or an English muffin? Did you know that making the wrong choice will cost you 150 extra calories? What''s healthier – a bean burrito or a taco salad? Would you believe the healthy salad will pile 130 more calories onto your plate? Which will make you fatter – a Whopper or a Big Mac? You''ll be stunned to discover the shocking truth! Learn why a hot fudge sundae is a treat you should eat, why potato chips are better for you than french fries, and why Swiss cheese is three times healthier than Cheddar. You don''t have time for complicated plans or fancy recipes. In THE ABS DIET EAT RIGHT EVERY TIME GUIDE, Zinczenko tells you how to strip away belly fat in every situation – from the frozen food aisle to the deli, from a five-star restaurant to the drive-thru. On-the-go eating doesn''t have to end up on your gut.

Lose up to a pound a day with more than 100 mouthwatering recipes for sugar-free meals, drinks, snacks, and desserts, based on the cravings-busting, fat-melting science from Zero Sugar Diet. With Zero Sugar Diet, #1 New York Times bestselling author David Zinczenko continued his twenty-year mission to help Americans live their happiest and healthiest lives, uncovering revolutionary new research that explained why you can’t lose weight—showing that it’s not your fault! The true culprit is sugar—specifically added sugars—which food manufacturers sneak into almost everything we eat, from bread to cold cuts to yogurt, peanut butter, pizza, and even “health” foods. Now, with Zero Sugar Cookbook, Zinczenko shows how you, too, can melt away belly fat, boost your energy levels and metabolism, improve your gut health, and take control of your health. Inside you’ll discover: Belly-Filling Breakfasts Enjoy quick and delicious morning meals to supercharge your day. Skinny Soups and Salads Slim down one taste at a time. Indulgent Pizza and Pasta Craft hearty Italian classics made healthier at home. All-American Classics Make your favorite go-to comfort foods—and watch the pounds melt away. 10-Minute Meals Whip up the quickest, easiest, tastiest meals for when you want something satisfying—fast. And Delicious Desserts! Cap your amazing meals with insanely decadent post-dinner delights. “I’ve lost 15 pounds thanks to Zero Sugar, and my friends and family have all lost weight. Easy and delicious, these recipes really work!”—Barbara Skarf, Southfield, Michigan “I lost 10 pounds and have a flatter tummy! And the best part is, I don’t need sugar and I don’t crave desserts.”—Lisa Gardner, Elgin, South Carolina “I have type 2 diabetes, and Zero Sugar changed my life!”—David Menkhaus, Liberty Township, Ohio

A follow-up to The Abs Diet shares more than 200 healthy recipes that incorporate one or more of 12 fat-burning and muscle-building foods, in a reference that includes beginner''s guidelines for basic food preparation and options for quick-prepare meals.

Quick and easy grilling recipes that will save you 10, 20, 30 pounds or more! With a ravenous fan base clammoring for even more healthy, affordable options, Zinczenko and Gouling team up again to redefine America''s favorite pasttime: the backyard BBQ. This newest weight-loss weapon teaches readers how to strip hundreds, even thousands of calories from their diets--and save hundreds of dollars a week--using healthy grilling techniques, mouthwatering marinades, and saavy strategies to recreate their favorite foods. There more than 125 recipes for everyone''s indulgeant, yet low-calorie favorite (yes, even ribs and cheesburgers!).

An editor-in-chief of Men''s Health magazine counsels women on every stage of a relationship with a man, sharing intimate coverage of male psychology, from the reasons behind infidelity and the secret truths about a man''s sexuality to the male code of silence that challenges open communication.

Explains how women can lose pounds quickly and dramatically reshape their bodies, while maintaining the principles of a safe, healthy, and nutritionally balanced diet, covering such topics as preventing osteoporosis and managing menopausal symptoms.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lose up to 16 Pounds in 14 Days with Zero Belly Smoothies! Watch the pounds disappear—with the press of a button! That’s all it takes to blend up a Zero Belly Smoothie, a unique mix of supernutrients that will flatten your gut, boost your metabolism, heal your digestive system, and turn off your fat genes for good. With fat-burning proteins and a specially selected array of high-powered fruits and vegetables, Zero Belly Smoothies—based on the New York Times bestseller Zero Belly Diet—are the fastest and most delicious ways ever created to sip off the pounds! Inside you’ll find a complete shopping guide, a bonus cleanse program, and more than 100 intensely flavorful recipes, including tasty green drinks, fresh and fruity smoothies, nutty, chocolatey shakes, and savory surprises. Zero Belly Smoothies will help you • Lose up to 16 pounds in 14 days. • Melt away stubborn fat, from your belly first. • Put an end to bloating and discomfort. • Detox from unhealthy foods so you enjoy all-day energy. • Turn off your fat storage genes and make long-term weight loss effortless. • Look and feel younger and healthier than ever!

Presents suggestions for achieving highly-defined abdominal muscles, stressing the importance of sensible, non-processed meals, and offers a seven-day meal plan and over a hundred recipes.