I had some really crazy offers for fat burning remedies this week in my email inbox. Offers such as a six pack of hydroxycitric acid all the way to pre-packaged garlic cloves. I think I might have a problem!

These emails are like Entertainment Tonight or Celebrity News for me… probably because they are so comical in their claims and the poor grammar never gets old.

Getting back on track: I have a new-found love of herbs and spices after having dinner with friends at a restaurant in Toronto called Spice Route.

[Talking about spices got me thinking back to my weekend trip to Marrakesh, Morocco. The food markets in the town square were overflowing with herbs and spices.]

It’s Indo-Chinese cuisine that tantalized my taste buds like nothing of recent memory. Perusing

It’s been awhile since we shared a receipe here at the Fat Loss Authority so it’s time to change that trend. Let’s also say that after our recent post about the Mediterranean Diet my mind was on food. I was recently out for lunch with a friend at a buffet style restaurant. Yes, a very dangerous place to lose all self control but we both are health conscious enough not to go crazy and besides, it was our cheat day. One thing that we both noticed was the amount of mayo-sodden salads that were available in all different shapes (pasta, brocolli, etc).

So here is delicious receipe that we found to try out in your own kitchen. This recipe calls for roasted or grilled chicken that has cooled. Using leftovers or buying a

Pop Quiz! It’s time to review the usual sources of protein:

Poultry (aka Chicken)

If you stick to the white meat of poultry, then your getting excellent, lean protein. Dark meat unfortunately is higher in fat. The skin is loaded with saturated fat and toxins, so please remove the skin before cooking and eating.

Fish & Seafood

The chicken of the sea, no-it’s actually tuna Ms. Simpson, is one of the best sources of protein because it’s usually low in fat. Fish such as salmon is a little higher in fat but it is the heart-healthy kind: omega-3 fatty acids.

Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt

Dairy foods are great sources of protein and they also contain valuable calcium. Choose skim, low fat, or better yet, organic dairy to keep bones and teeth strong, prevent osteoporosis and enhance fat loss.

Eggs

Eggs are one of the least expensive forms of protein and are often confused as dairy. They are better then