But, you no longer have to feel guilty about eating healthy fats and sumptuous dishes.
Science has proven that healthy fat satiates your body (and your brain) in a way that actually helps you beat cravings and lose weight.
It's the concept behind Dr. David Ludwig and Chef Dawn Ludwig's new book, Always Hungry? Conquer Cravings, Retrain Your Fat Cells, and Lose Weight Permanently.
The book contains recipes, created by Dawn, that bring in a wide variety of tastes and flavors, all of which can be tweaked and modified to fit your palate or accommodate allergies.
Dawn's goal was to allow for restaurant quality foods to be introduced to the home kitchen, but also ensure that the recipes were easy enough for anyone to prepare.
Listen in as Dawn joins host Lisa Davis to share some of her favorite dishes from the book, as well as why it's OK to eat fat.
Dawn Ludwig has devoted her career to helping people discover the fun, beauty, and delicious taste of natural foods. For 15 years, she owned and directed The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, where in addition to training up-and-coming chefs, Dawn helped individuals and families incorporate better food into their lives. With a 17-year-old daughter and a seven-year-old son, she has first-hand experience as a busy mother and business owner putting delicious and nutritious food on the dinner table. Her 20 years of experience working with culinary students, teachers, patients and health care practitioners has taught her what works, what doesn’t, and most importantly, how to work with families to make living healthier a practical reality.