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Biographical Note:
Benji Xavier isn't a chef. He's not even a cook. He's simply someone who was fed up with feeling tired and unhealthy, so he started cooking healthier food, and what he discovered was that he could make lots of amazing food that didn't have a negative impact on his health. As a result, he started losing weight; in fact, he lost almost 100 pounds, and he did it not by counting calories, but by modifying his habits and making everyday recipes healthier. Now Benji has over 4 million followers who look forward to his cooking videos each week.
Review Quotes:
"Xavier's signature salads, including salmon sushi salad, the Baddie Caesar Salad, and burrito salad, are standouts, but the meat of this book is his ability to decrease the calories in classic foods while also easing the conversation around dieting" -
Library Journal
Publisher Marketing:
Cook lighter, leaner, and happier with TikTok and Instagram star Benji Xavier.
Benji Xavier is beloved by millions of fans for his sardonic humor and enthusiastic approach to cooking, but he's best known for his creative recipes and realistic approach to healthy eating. By swapping high-calorie ingredients like sugar, full-fat dairy, and fatty meats for healthier, lower-calorie ingredients, he creates lighter versions of your favorite recipes that are delicious but also less calorie dense. Benji's approach to cooking is proof that it's possible to eat leaner and lighter, and also develop a healthier relationship with food.
In
The Rebel Diet, Benji shares the recipes that fueled his weight-loss journey, including healthier versions of burgers, pizza, desserts, and more. Healthy food can taste good, and Benji is here to show you how to satisfy those comfort food cravings with lighter, leaner, protein-packed dishes that deliver all the flavor of the originals. In it, you'll find:
- Lower-calorie, higher-protein versions of your fast-food favorites.
- Superfast, craveable snacks to replace packaged chips and crackers.
- Healthy, easy-to-make meals that don't require special ingredients or hours of prep.
Let go of restrictive diets and obsessive calorie counting and embrace the joy of eating, one healthy recipe at a time.
Review Citations:
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Library Journal 01/17/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9780593849606, Hardcover)
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