Allen Judson Todd - The spice diet: use powerhouse flavor to fight cravings and win the weight-loss battle

The information herein is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your health-care professional with regard to matters relating to your health, and in particular regarding matters that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Neither this program nor any other program should be followed without first consulting a health-care professional. If you have any special conditions requiring attention, you should consult with your health-care professional regularly regarding possible modification of the program contained in this book.

Copyright 2018 by Judson Todd Allen

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Allen, Judson Todd, author. | Reverand, Diane, author.

Title: The spice diet : use powerhouse flavor to fight cravings and win the weight-loss battle / Chef Judson Todd Allen and Diane Reverand ; foreword by Steve Harvey.

Description: First editon. | New York : Grand Central Life & Style, 2018.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017035642| ISBN 9781538727430 (hardback) | ISBN 9781478975090 (audio download) | ISBN 9781538727423 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Weight lossPopular works. | Cooking (Herbs) | BISAC: HEALTH & FITNESS / Diets. | COOKING / Specific Ingredients / Herbs, Spices, Condiments.

Classification: LCC RM222.2 .A438 2018 | DDC 613.2/5dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017035642

ISBNs: 978-1-5387-2743-0 (hardcover), 978-1-5387-2742-3 (ebook)

E3-20180108-JV-PC

I dedicate this book to my family, who I love and cherish so much!

My mom, Joyce Allen, who has been Team Chef Judson from the start and is now my right-hand gal. My grandmother Julia Murray, who is smiling from heaven and, Im sure, baking up a storm. My brother, Harold Allen, and nephews, Harold, Hayvon, and Javey. And to my sisters and a host of loving and supportive aunts, uncles, and cousins.

I also dedicate this book to one of my greatest heroes and my greatest inspiration for cooking, a man I always set out to emulate, my granddad Judson Murray. At ninety-eight years old, Granddad passed away one week before the The Spice Diet went to print. He was adamant about me turning my dreams into realities, and I know he is smiling from heaven.

One thing I have learned from my weight-loss battle is that in order to release the heavy baggage we carry, discussing our differences and forgiveness is key. One of the biggest tasks for me was to forgive and apologize to my father, Harold Allen. I am thankful to God that I was able to accomplish this before his recent passing in August of 2017. Dad, this book is dedicated to you for being one of my biggest cheerleaders for the book. I know you are enjoying this read from Heaven.

Lastly, I dedicate this book to every person who has struggled with or is currently struggling with an addiction, specifically one that is food related. I encourage you along your journey and am excited for your breakthrough!