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David Zinczenko

David Zinczenko

About author

Dave is internationally recognized as the leading voice in health, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss and is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 25 books in 15 languages, with more than 10 million books in print.

Dave created the Eat This, Not That! series and the Zero Belly Diet franchise, as well as The Abs Diet series and The 8-Hour Diet. He is the Nutrition and Wellness Contributor for NBC's Today Show, and has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, 20/20, The Rachael Ray Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Dr. Oz.

Dave's brands have changed the way the world eats—and have helped millions of men and women lose weight, sometimes up to 70 pounds or more.

His franchise Zero Belly Diet has spawned three bestsellers, Zero Belly Cookbook, Zero Belly Smoothies, and Zero Belly Breakfasts that have helped thousands lose weight and look, feel and live better than ever. His following book, The Zero Sugar Diet, shows you how giving up added sugars will melt fat and guarantee your happiest and healthiest life.

Formerly the Editorial Director of Men's Health, Women's Health and Prevention, the General Manager of Rodale Books, and the Editorial Director of Men's Fitness, Zinczenko grew up in Bethlehem, PA, where he's in the Hall of Fame, and attended Moravian College, home of The Zinczenko Center for New Media.

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Articles by David Zinczenko

The 30 Best-Ever Weight Loss Smoothies
Woman picking out kale and leeks at a farmers market or grocery store
chocolate caramel bars
Woman reorganizing her fridge to put fresh fruits vegetables healthy snacks in front
skinny waist
measuring belly
apple slices cheddar cheese
meal prep healthy lunch ideas and recipes
Work space with laptop, candies and woman hands
snack
variety of beans
Healthy woman making salad
woman on treadmill
woman drinking diet soda
White wine
Woman success scale weight loss
cheesecake factory
McDonald's employees
Lose 14 Pounds in 14 Days Eating This Breakfast
20 Ways to Beat the Bloat
20 Secrets Grocery Stores Don't Want You to Know
20 Unhealthiest Salads on the Planet
Quiz: Are You a Sugar Addict?
7 Tips for Your Post-Thanksgiving Hangover
8 Weirdest Food Gimmicks—Ranked
10 Incredible Reasons Why Diets Work
The #1 Drink to Melt a Pound a Day