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Cauliflower pizza crust

March 13, 2016

Cauliflower pizza crust served as a green olive pizza.

Did you know you can make pizza crust from cauliflower? It tastes nothing like pizza dough, but also nothing like cauliflower! Surprisingly, it’s quite good.… Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 6 Comments

My Egg White Smoothie Story

July 23, 2015

How I lost weight and built muscle using smoothies with egg white protein Update July 26th, 2017: We’re 100% plant-based here. Veganizing, if you will. Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 34 Comments

Hosting a Tailgate (12 things I learned)

May 1, 2015

Lenny Gale and Shalva Geffen hosting a tailgate.

A couple weeks ago, my (then) girlfriend and I hosted an incredible tailgate. It was for our 30th birthdays. Well, it was supposed to be. Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 2 Comments

How to stop eating bread and get a 6-pack

August 28, 2014

A toaster. Bread goes in here.

It’s pretty much common knowledge at this point. If you want a 6-pack, or even just a lean body, you gotta give up bread. But, Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 5 Comments

High five-ables

July 2, 2014

Lenny Gale acknowledging high five-ables with a high five while wakeboarding.

How focusing on “High five-ables” can help you eat 80% less junk food. What if I told you that your personal trainer is not helping you lose weight? Neither is your doctor or nutritionist. High five-ables are Read More »»

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High fructose corn syrup? No thank you

June 26, 2014

Why quitting high fructose corn syrup is one of the easiest ways to lose weight fast and keep it off (3 proven truths) Many people Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 9 Comments

Lean-body foods

June 12, 2014

A classic lean body food: Avocado over scrambled egg whites.

You know what I love about lean-body foods? Everything. Let's be honest. The list below should be called "The Holy 8." Why so awesome? Let's explore. Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 1 Comment

Calories

June 6, 2014

A banana with "Calories 105" written on it in permanent marker.

What everybody ought to know about counting calories (hint: it’s not helping you lose weight) What if I told you that calories don’t matter? Well, Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 6 Comments

Cioppino

January 6, 2014

Cioppino served in white bowl

My mother made us cioppino growing up. It was a winter treat. Hot, spicy and ridiculously flavorful. Why did it take me ten years to get her recipe? Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 2 Comments

Spicy Soy Fish Sauce

November 25, 2013

Brown Spicy Soy Fish Sauce with Chili Pepper Flakes served in white bowl and spoon

I quickly found that wasabi isn't easy to make. Nor does it last very long after it's prepared. So how about a spicy soy fish sauce that doesn't use wasabi? Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 7 Comments

Dover Sole

November 25, 2013

Baked Dover Sole served with greek yogurt fish sauce and lemon wedge

Who knew making baked Dover Sole was so easy? Great with our fish sauce recipe. Plus, you can now find frozen Dover Sole fillets at Trader Joes. Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 23 Comments

Albacore Tuna Steak

November 25, 2013

Fork picking up rare piece of Albacore Tuna Served dipped in Garlic Lime Aioli

Fresh for Trader Joe's Fish Week! Our albacore tuna steak recipe is simple. But, it's our garlic lime aioli that makes it outstanding! Shockingly healthy, these two together make a great combo. Read More »»

Author: Lenny Gale 5 Comments

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