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50 Figure-Friendly Foods to Help You Shed Those Extra Pounds

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Avocado

Avocados contain good-for-you fats and can tackle hunger pangs in a way that processed, fatty foods could never do.  Spread some guac onto a sandwich (to replace the mayo), snack on avocado toast or chop up 1/4 medium avocado and toss into your salads for extra fiber.


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VIDEO: Fresh Mango Salad

Dive into summer with this fresh, light and healthy mango salad!

INGREDIENTS

  • Peanuts
  • Carrot
  • Mango
  • Rocket
  • 2 limes
  • Olive oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Red onion, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper

 

METHOD

  1. Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
  2. Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
  3. Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
  4. Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
  5. In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
  6. Enjoy!