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Neither this diet nor any other diet 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 2016 by JJ Virgin
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Praise for
THE VIRGIN DIET COOKBOOK
A book with a powerful message many people spend their lives wondering why they are tired, sick, or overweight, when the solution is as close as the food choices in their refrigerator or pantry. THE VIRGIN DIET COOKBOOKs wonderful and delicious new recipes can become an integral part of a program for health and slenderness without deprivation.
William Davis, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly and The Wheat Belly Cookbook
THE VIRGIN DIET COOKBOOK shows readers that eating healthy and losing weight can be easy, delicious, and fast.
Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution
In THE VIRGIN DIET COOKBOOK, JJ takes the guesswork out of food preparation and planning by offering up delicious, healthy recipes and meal plans that all pass the test.
Diane Sanfilippo, BS, NC, New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox
Praise for
THE VIRGIN DIET
Eliminates the healthy foods that are actually holding your health hostage so you can lose weight quickly and permanently.
Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A foolproof, science-based plan to lose weight, boost your metabolism, and reclaim for health, for life.
Daniel G. Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Body
Food sensitivity is a hidden epidemicthis eye-opening book will change the way you think of food so you can lose weight for good.
Frank Lipman, MD, author of Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again
You must read this book if you think youre doing everything right and still struggling to lose weight!
Suzanne Somers, bestselling author of 23 books, including Bombshell
THE VIRGIN DIET:
Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days
JJ VIRGINS SUGAR IMPACT DIET:
Drop 7 Hidden Sugars, Lose Up to 10 Pounds in Just 2 Weeks
JJ VIRGINS SUGAR IMPACT DIET COOKBOOK:
150 Low-Sugar Recipes to Help You Lose Up to 10 Pounds in Just 2 Weeks
While its wonderful to hear I love you, theres nothing quite like having someone tell you, You changed my life. To those of you whove had thecourage and commitment to change your lives, you are my inspiration.
With The Virgin Diet I learned that it takes a village to get a book out to the world. And with a cookbook, were talking an even bigger village, because there are recipes to create and test on top of everything else!
Of course, it all starts with my awesome rock-star literary agent, Celeste Fine. I trust Celestes insight implicitly; she is always spot-on with her guidance. Ive had a blast working with Ellyne Lonergan, who produces my PBS shows and book trailers and co-writes my scripts, videos, and books. Alan Foster, thank you for believing in me and convincing PBS stations to give my show a chance. My team writer/blogger and researcher Jason Boehm has been invaluable in adding his input to the mix.
When we decided to do a cookbook, I knew I would need some real foodies to make sure everything was extra delicious, so I brought Marge Perry and David Bonom onto the team. Jonathan Heindemause, your photos made everything look as good as it tastes! And of course my team tested all of the recipes, because I wanted to make sure everyone found meals that spoke to them and set them up for success.
And speaking of teamI have the most amazing group of people who work with me to help spread the message of the Virgin Diet, including Travis Houston, Mary Agnes Antonopoulos, Lacy Kirkland, Traci Knoppe, Patsy Wallace, Mary Ann Guillory, and Michelle Santo. And big special hugs to Susan Tafralis, who has been in the trenches with me now for over twelve years! My president and COO, Camper Bull, saved the day with The Virgin Diet and is instrumental in ensuring that everything I think up actually happens. Camper, I promise you a week free of, Ive got an idea!
Thanks to my legal eagles, Darryl Sheetz and Peter Hoppenfeld; and my pubbies, Barbara Teszler of Teszler PR, and Mike Danielson of Media Relations. And to my stylist, Liana Chaoulithank you for coming over and dumping half my closet (no, I really mean it ), and teaching me how to dress for any situation.
Lesley Bohm, photographer extraordinaire, you make taking pictures fun something I didnt think possible! And Ill never take photos without the other half of my photo dream team: makeup artist and stylist Tamara Gold. You two actually make me want to take photos more often just so I can hang out with you!