Christine Avanti’s Books

Christine Avanti is a published author, chef, nutritionist and outspoken advocate of the transformative power of REAL food.

Christine Avanti’s books focus on real food, filled with hundreds of recipes and real, practical advise on how to trim your waistline and stay healthy.

Many the recipes from Christine Avanti’s books can be found on Christine’s recipe page as well as her Instagram and YouTube pages!

Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salads

Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salads

SKINNY CHICKS DON’T EAT SALADS (Rodale Publishing, Inc.) by Christine Avanti is a groundbreaking guide that challenges conventional diet wisdom, advocating for a balanced, sustainable approach to weight loss. The book is based on the nutrition plan Christine used on herself and with her clients during her time as a certified nutritionist at her nutrition office in Los Angeles. Her approach, honed through years of hands-on experience in her private office, focuses on creating a healthy relationship with food and debunking the myth that dieting requires restrictive, flavorless meals, low carb eating that leaves you hungry and stuck in a diet and binge cycle that never ends. 

In the book, Christine teaches readers how to balance proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to fuel their bodies while still losing weight. She emphasizes eating real, satisfying meals over deprivation or relying on fad diets. The book provides practical tools, meal plans, and recipes that are designed to keep people feeling full and nourished, all while encouraging weight loss.

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Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food

Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food

Christine wrote SKINNY CHICKS EAT REAL FOOD (Rodale Publishing, Inc.) to educate readers on how to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating whole, unprocessed foods, rather than following fad diets or relying on low-calorie, chemically altered meals. The book promotes a balanced approach to eating that focuses on nutrient-dense, natural foods for sustainable weight loss and overall health.

After writing her first book, Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads, Christine decided to attend culinary school to deepen her understanding of food and nutrition. Through her culinary education, she incorporated new knowledge into her nutritional philosophy, dropping all low-fat, no-fat foods in favor of real, wholesome ingredients. This experience, combined with her own struggles with dieting and professional expertise as a certified nutritionist and chef, inspired her to write Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food.

The book reflects her commitment to debunking diet myths and offering a practical, enjoyable approach to eating and living well, without deprivation.

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Christine's Contributions

Over the years, Christine Avanti has contributed her expertise as a nutritionist and chef to numerous books, articles, and media outlets. Through her work, she has shared her passion for real, wholesome foods, providing valuable insights on balanced eating, weight loss, and healthy living. From crafting recipes to offering practical advice, Christine’s contributions have empowered countless individuals to make informed food choices and embrace sustainable wellness. Her deep knowledge, paired with a relatable approach, continues to inspire and educate audiences in the pursuit of better health.

What Doctors Eat

What Doctors Eat

Christine Avanti contributed to What Doctors Eat: Tips, Recipes, and the Ultimate Eating Plan for Lasting Weight Loss and Perfect Health, a comprehensive guide offering expert advice from leading physicians and nutritionists. As a certified nutritionist and chef, Christine shared her insights on creating balanced, nutritious meals that support weight loss and overall health. Her contributions include practical tips and delicious, easy-to-follow recipes designed to help readers achieve lasting wellness. Christine’s expertise in real, whole foods shines through, empowering readers to make healthier choices that are both satisfying and sustainable.

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The Ultimate Tea Diet

The Ultimate Tea Diet

Christine Avanti served as a ghostwriter and recipe developer for The Ultimate Tea Diet, a book that combines the health benefits of tea with practical strategies for weight loss. Leveraging her expertise as a certified nutritionist and chef, Christine developed a series of creative, tea-infused recipes that align with the diet’s principles, making healthy eating both flavorful and sustainable. Her contribution to the book helped bridge the gap between tea’s natural health benefits and delicious, nutritious meals, offering readers a holistic approach to wellness and weight management.

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