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10 great reasons to never go on a diet

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Gourmandize

Your butt may thank you but your taste buds won't!

Going on a diet means you can kiss sugar and butter goodbye. And without these essential ingredients, where are you going to get the energy that you need?

Remember that sugar has the power to seriously influence your mood and happiness levels. So even though your hips and thighs might be enjoying the absence of fat and sweets in your diet, your taste buds and mental state will be mourning the loss.

 


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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!