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Reviews"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
Dewey Decimal641.5635
SynopsisDieting doesn't have to mean deprivation. The key is changing your habits and changing how you cook. After years of yo-yo dieting, Benji Xavier (@benjixavier) lost over 100 pounds while continuing to eat and enjoy the foods he craves and loves. His secret? Making simple ingredient substitutions to his favorite recipes, staying active, and kicking restrictive dieting trends to the curb once and for all. In The Rebel Diet he shares his viral recipes for dishes that are fulfilling and nutrient dense, giving you the freedom to eat what you love without worrying about counting calories or portion control., 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 Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Sheet Pan Nachos, Birria Tacos, an amazing Tanghulu, 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.