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Simple Swaps for Summer Weight Loss

Instantly upgrade frozen treats, backyard BBQ foods, and summer salads by making small changes that will save you big on calories and fat
By Hollis Templeton fitbie
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Instead of a Hamburger…

Brush a Portobello mushroom with olive oil, toss it onto the grill, and then eat it on a bun, suggests Monica Reinagel, author of Nutrition Diva’s Secrets for a Healthy Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and What to Stop Worrying About. The mushroom’s meaty taste and texture won’t leave you longing for beef. Plus, you’ll save 225 calories and 13 g of fat.

Tip: Grilling veggies instead of meat cuts way down on cancer-causing compounds called heterocyclic amines. Get nine more tips for smart summer cooking.

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