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black tea may aid weight loss and protect health. They are a very good source of
against certain chronic diseases via fibre, especially beta glucan, and are high
various metabolic processes. Plus, the in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
high caffeine content of coffee may give A great way to end your day with a
you a quick energy boost, whereas the healthy soup!
combination of caffeine and L-theanine in
black tea offers a more gradual increase 12. Homemade aioli instead of salad
in energy. dressings

10. Frozen yogurt and sorbets instead
of dairy ice cream

Packaged salad dressings are usually
very high in sodium content and contain
unnecessary amounts of fat. Combine
some lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil
and garlic for a healthy and flavourful
Frozen yogurt contains only 40% of the replacement!
fat of ice-cream and sorbets are almost
fat-free. There is nothing wrong with 13. Foxnuts, jowar and nachni nuts
ice-cream. If eaten too often and in large
quantities, be aware that it’s high in carb,
has sugar and fat. Plus too much dairy
leads to bloating and indigestion.

11. For cream-based soup recipes, use
oats
Oats finely ground give the soup texture
and taste whilst being great for your

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