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Simple Ways to Shave 250 Calories

These 15 little changes will help you burn more calories, eat less, and reap major results with minimal effort
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Make Mashed Potatoes with Greek Yogurt

Shave 480 calories
Channel Paula Deen and your mashed potatoes—complete with butter, cheese and a liberal helping of sour cream—can pack up to 600 calories per serving. Upgrade the nutritional value of this side dish by subbing in Greek yogurt for sour cream and cutting down on butter, recommends Palinski. The spuds will still be rich and creamy, but for 480 fewer calories.

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