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10 great reasons to never go on a diet

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Gourmandize

You go out less

Going on a diet is usually a solo thing, which makes it really hard when your partner or friends aren't on a diet too! Not only are you the only one eating light, but that also means you go out less. Restaurant food often contains more fat and salt than we'd like to admit, and alcohol is full of empty calories that you just can't spare right now. The result? Eating iceberg lettuce alone on your couch instead of going out for dinner and drinks with your friends.


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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!