If you want to lose weight, whole-wheat bread, couscous, and quinoa are evil.

Every pound of muscle burns approximately 50 calories every day, just doing nothing.

In our world, 80 to 90 percent of women's weight gain comes from overindulging in insulin-stimulating food. And it's not hardcore, straight-up, I-can-see you-in-the-face sugar. They're eating whole-wheat bread. They're eating ancient grains. They're eating black beans. That stuff is horrible.

If you want to lose weight, whole-wheat bread, couscous, and quinoa are evil.

The only secret to food combination is a balance of protein, carbs and fat - they all play a key role in our health.

I'm not against working out. It's just not effective for weight loss. I like strength training to tone and firm the body so you look tight. But working out just makes you hungrier.

I believe in the magic of preparation. You can make just about any foods taste wonderful by adding herbs and spices. Experiment with garlic, cilantro, basil and other fresh herbs on vegetables to make them taste great.