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psychology and is the bestselling author of fourteen health books including The
Great Cholesterol Myth and The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth.
Together they have created the only program youll ever need for weight loss, higher
energy levels, increased libido, and overall great health. Although they come from vastly
different schools of thought about diet and weight loss, they independently came to the
same conclusion about the major problem in our diet. The Smart Fat Solution is their
answer to two of the most baffling questions of the decade: Why is weight loss such an
elusive and frustrating goal for so many of us? And what should we do about it?
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What to Eat Every Day for the Rest of Your Life: The Magic of 5-5-10
What most people dont know about smart fats is that they are your best friend in the war
against belly fat. Thats right, the very macronutrient youve been told to avoidfat
actually helps you lose weight when you use it the right way! Fat also helps balance your
hormones, and it provides the most efficient source of energy on the planet. The trick is to
eat the right kind of fatsmart fat. Were going to teach you how to do it.
Five (5) servings of smart fat every day
Five (5) servings of clean protein every day
Ten (10) servings of fiber every day
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Have at least five servings of smart fat a day. You can configure them in your diet any
way you like. For example, lets say you eat three meals and two snacks a day. You
might have one or two servings of smart fat per meal plus one serving per snack.
Alternately, you could work two or three smart fats into each meal and not worry about
including them in each of your snacks. However you choose to do it, have a minimum
of five servings of smart fats daily.
Rather than worrying about grams, think of smart fat in terms of servings. Here are
some examples. (Weve included the number of grams just in case youre interested
but you dont need to know them!)
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You can also have moderate amounts of what we call neutral fats. Examples are butter
from grass-fed cows, cold-pressed oils like sesame oil, fat from foods like grass-fed beef,
cage-free and organic poultry, or natural peanut butter such as the kind you grind yourself
in some markets. See chapter 7 of our book for more information on peanut and other
nut butters.
Clean Protein: Pick Five (5) a Day
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Examples of mean protein would be fried chicken, typical fast food (and
restaurant) burgers, sausage, and deli meatsplus, anything with added nitrates,
hormones, or chemicals. Thats the kind of protein that Americans eat too much
of. Clean protein comes from organic, grass-fed meat, pastured pork, free-range
poultry, and eggs.
Here are some single-serving clean protein options that deliver slightly varying
amounts of protein. Once again, you neednt memorize any of this, nor do you
need to worry about grams or ounces. Think instead of servingsthe 5-5-10
program is the only template you need. As before, weve included the number of
grams and ounces for those who might be interested, but its nothing you really
need to worry about.
4 ounces grass-fed beef (about 28 grams)
(sirloin has 30 grams; prime rib has 27 grams)
4 ounces pastured pork tenderloin (24 grams)
4 ounces leg of lamb (33 grams)
4 ounces free-range poultry, dark meat (19 grams)
4 ounces free-range poultry, breast meat (24 grams)
4 ounces coho (silver) salmon (preferably wild-caught) (28 grams)
4 ounces tilapia (28 grams)
3 cage-free, organic eggs (18-24 grams)
(large eggs have about 6 grams; jumbo eggs have about 8 grams)
1 heaping cup cooked lentils (20 grams)
1 cups cooked black beans (20 grams)
You may be surprised to find a lot of animal protein on this list, foods that you
arent used to eating or preparing. But remember: were not telling you to consume
animal foods five times a day (though you certainly could, provided that it was
clean). What we are telling you is to eat five servings of protein a day. That (clean)
protein can come from any sourcenot just animal foods.
Its even possible to follow this program as a vegetarian. Both of us follow this
program, yet Steven doesnt eat red meat at all and Jonny eats it frequently!
Fiber: Pick Ten (10) a Day
Fiber should come from vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, a small portion of
whole (unprocessed) grains (optional), and perhaps a fiber supplement.
Some foodslike avocadoare surprisingly good sources of fiber and fat.
Colorful fiber choices will add texture and variety to your plate and help you feel
full and satisfied.
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Youre going to aim for at least 30 grams of fiber every day, which will put you way
ahead of most Americans. (For the record, our Paleolithic ancestors typically
consumed 50 or more grams a day!)
In Stevens clinic, fiber intake was one of the metrics that most successfully predicted
weight loss. Patients consuming the most fiber lost the most weight! At least a dozen
studies have confirmed this relationship between fiber intake and healthy weight, not
to mention all the other important measures of good health that improve with greater
fiber intake.
Vegetables
Most vegetables have about 1 gram of fiber per serving or 3 grams of fiber per cup.
By eating a mere 2 cups of vegetableswhich can easily be consumed at one meal
youve just consumed 2 of the recommended 10 servings.
The real fiber heavyweights are beans and legumes. Though beans differ in their fiber
content, on average 1 cup of cooked beans provides a whopping 15 grams of fiber, or
5 of your 10 fiber servings. Even 1/2 cup of cooked legumesa tiny amount, really
counts as 2.5 of your 10 fiber servings! If beans upset your stomach, then you likely
dont tolerate the lectins that beans contain. (Lectins are sugars that some people just
dont digest.) Be sure to read the section in Smart Fat on sprouting beans so you can
discover how to enjoy the numerous benefits from beans without the distress.
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Fruit
Select Grains
We are not huge fans of grains for many reasons, but its certainly possible to include
moderate amounts of certain grains providing you have no sensitivity to them.
(Many people do!) The grain examples we give are gluten-free, for those of you who
are gluten-sensitive or simply trying to eliminate gluten from your diet.
An average 1-cup serving of grain has 3 grams of fiber, or 1 fiber serving. Note:
Dont have more than one serving of grain at any single meal; limit your grain intake
to three servings a day, maximum. (In our opinion, less is bettergrains present
food-intolerance challenges for many people, and they increase blood sugar levels in
nearly everyone.)
We feel its much better to get your fiber from vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts,
and legumes.
For those who tolerate them, here are some examples of grains together with their
fiber content.
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So in a nutshell, here are the basics: 5 servings of smart fat, 5 servings of clean protein,
10 servings of fiber, every day. In our book, Smart Fat, well outline the next steps in
vivid detailthe two phases of the Smart Fat Solution Thirty-Day Plan.
Following our 5-5-10 framework right now, over the next few weeks, will set you up for
success when youre ready to dive into the Thirty-Day Plan.
Good luck! And well see you in January!
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Recipe Guide
Holiday Ham Dinner
Turkey Dinner
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teaspoon cinnamon
Lay cubes out in single layer on a roasting pan and cook for
teaspoon allspice
teaspoon salt
SA L A D :
spoon roasted yam or sweet potato over all. Top with pomegranate
arils and raisins, if using.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together and drizzle over arranged
salad base to taste and sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.
or Braeburn
cup pomegranate arils (seeds), optional
cup golden raisins, optional
cup toasted pecans, lightly chopped
D R E SS I N G :
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In a small bowl, whisk the apricot jam, maple syrup, Dijon, and
cloves together.
Gently place the ham into the slow cooker, fat/cut side down,
and brush half the apricot glaze evenly over the entire exposed
surface of the ham.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until heated through
and moistdo not let it dry out.
Brush the other half of the apricot glaze evenly over the ham.
Carefully remove the ham from the liquids in the slow cooker,
transfer to a cutting board and slice thinly.
In a large saucepan heat the virgin olive oil over medium heat.
teaspoon salt
Bring water to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils
teaspoon salt during the last 5 minutes of cook time. Drain the
While the lentils are cooking, in a small bowl whisk together the
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teaspoon salt
1 cup water
bring to a boil.
Add the pears, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, turning
brandy, optional
3 tablespoons raw honey, plus
extra for drizzling
4 thick slices fresh ginger root
2 cinnamon sticks
4 ripe bosc pears, peeled, stems intact
Ground cinnamon, optional
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Bring a pot of water to a boil, add cauliflower and gently boil for
8 to 10 minutes, until cauliflower is tender but not soft. Drain and
set aside.
onion with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally until soft and
translucent but not browned. Let cool slightly when done.
In a food processor, combine cooked cauliflower, onion, sour cream,
grated cheese, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
Arrange tomatoes on a serving platter, and spoon teaspoon of
cauliflower puree on each halved tomato. Garnish with remaining
parsley. Can be served as finger food or, if you prefer, serve with
toothpicks.
add oil, then onion, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally. After
add spinach, butter, white wine, and almond flour. (If using fresh
spinach, cook until spinach has wilted, then drain). Stir in grated
Separate egg whites and yolks carefully. Be sure the bowl for the
use 7 cups)
with the egg whites. Whisk the egg yolks and stir them into
vegetable mixture.
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With a mixer, whip the egg whites at high speed until they are stiff
and form peaks, but not dry. Gently fold of the egg whites with
processor)
the vegetable mixture. Then fold the vegetable mixture with the
remaining egg whites. Combine the two and fold together. If you
over mix the whites and veggies together, youll lose the air and the
7 egg yolks
souffl wont rise, but it will still taste delicious. It is fine to see some
7 egg whites
GARNISH
Coat a souffl dish (4- to 5-inch high and 9-inch long ceramic
casserole dish) with virgin olive oil and a paper towel. Gently pour
egg white and vegetable mixture into the dish. Garnish the top with
almonds and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a long skewer or thin knife blade
inserted comes out clean. Serve immediately with everyone at the
table. It should be moist but not runny in the center. If undercooked,
dont worry, just put it back in the oven for another 5 minutes. It will
collapse about 30 to 50% when you serve it.
salt, pepper, curry powder, and milk until smooth. Serve warm.
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In a steamer, add broccoli for 3 minutes, then add bell pepper and
Meanwhile, heat oil, butter, lemon rind and juice, garlic, thyme, and
Apple and Raspberry Crumble
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cup water
top.
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Add the onion and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and
1 generous tablespoon
minced fresh ginger
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
(the thinner the slices,
the faster they will cook)
Add the carrots, coriander and cayenne pepper and stir to coat.
Add the chicken broth and bring soup to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the orange juice, orange juice concentrate, zest, salt, and
in batches in a blender.
Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust for tartness, saltiness and
sweetness, adding more citrus if necessary.
Garnish as desired, if using, to serve.
even cooking.
2 teaspoons salt
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Using your hands, coat the surface of the meat evenly with the
butter mixture.
Place the meat on a rack in a roasting pan and position in the
middle of the middle rack.
Roast for 35 to 45 minutes or until the thickest part of the meat
reaches 135F on an instant-read thermometer for medium rare.
Note that long, thin roasts will cook more quickly than short, thick
roasts so check in accordingly.
Remove from the oven, tent in foil, and rest at least 15 minutes
before slicing to serve.
Scrub and halve or quarter the potatoes and add to a pan of boiling
water. Cover and boil for about 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over
medium.
Add the tomato and saut until it is hot and wilted and has released
some of its juices. Set aside.
Beat the cooked potatoes with the yogurt or sour cream, salt and
(or chives)
3 tablespoons almond flour
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ARTICHOKES
Rinse the artichokes and trim off any thorny leaf ends. Slice off the
stems at the base and remove any small leaves from the base.
Cover and bring the liquid to a low boil for 45 to 60 minutes or until
DIP
tender. Check the liquid level in the pot occasionally to make sure it
While the artichokes are cooking, in a small bowl whisk together the
the lower leaves pull away easily and the artichoke bases are fork
artichokes cook.
Serve each artichoke with of the dip.
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Combine tomato, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, lime
juice, and hot sauce into a salsa. In a serving glass, add a spoonful
Cut squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and bake face down for
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat, add oil, then onion and salt,
stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent. Reduce heat to
medium, add fennel, ginger root, curry and cumin powders, and
saut another 3 to 4 minutes. Add white wine to deglaze and saut
another 2 to 3 minutes with an occasional stir until fennel is tender.
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GARNISH
Transfer of the flour mixture at a time onto a plate. Dip fish fillet in
whipped egg, then dip fish into the nut flour mixture, coating both
1 teaspoon thyme
sides of the fish. Wipe away wet and crumbled flour with a paper
towel and repeat the process for all four fillets. Discard all the flour
Combine crab, red onion, green onion, olive oil, orange juice, sea
salt, and mustard. Roll of crab mixture inside of each fish fillet.
Place the stuffed sole fillets into a baking dish coated with almond
oil. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes, until fish is flaky. Garnish with a
wedge of lemon.
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Turkey Dinner
Brined and Roasted Turkey
Serve your loved ones a succulent turkey with moist meat and fabulous flavor. Ideally, order a free-range, organic-fed turkey in
advance for your holiday. Brining a turkey adds time and an extra step, but it really does help prevent the meat from drying out and
provides a flavorful moist delight.
One 16- to 20-pound fresh whole turkey,
In a pot big enough to hold the turkey, combine wine, salt, herbs,
B R I N E SO LU T IO N INGRE D IENTS
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1 onion, diced
7 to 8 quarts water
combined.
S M A R T B U T T ER BASTING SAUC E
Warm basting sauce until melted, then using a pastry brush, baste
a small clean kitchen towel in a bowl and moisten with water, then
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When fully cooked, remove from the oven, let rest for about 20 to
30 minutes before carving, then transfer turkey to a serving platter.
Meanwhile, make the gravy. Pour all the pan juices into a glass
measuring cup. Let stand until grease rises to the surface, about
10 minutes, then skim it off.
Juice of 1 orange
Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with mint leaves.
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Butternut Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice, Quinoa, Mushrooms, and Pecans
Lovely side dish for a holiday.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Add leek,
Reduce heat to medium, add broccoli and wine, heat until broccoli
is tender but still crunchy. Remove from heat. Toast pecans in a pan
GARNISH
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Mushroom Gravy
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mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Stir until onions are soft and golden,
giblets with 1 diced onion, 1 diced celery stalk, and 2 cups of water
for two hours, then strain to obtain stock while turkey is baking),
and roasting pan liquid (pour pan juices into a container, let stand
10 minutes, then skim away grease that rises to the surface, use
remaining 1 cup of juice for gravy. If you only have cup of juice,
then use 1 cups of stock), and simmer until it thickens, about
1 hour. In a blender, puree mixture until smooth. Serve immediately,
or refrigerate and reheat to serve later.
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Pumpkin Pudding
Move over, pumpkin piethis tastes even better!
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into pan and bake 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F for 50
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