This way you’ll save yourself some of the calories without having to sacrifice your favorite meal.

Plus, science reveals just how beneficial adding cauliflower to your diet can be.

According toresearchpublished inPLOS One, bumping up your intake of cruciferous veggies like cauliflower can help you lose weight.

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Get our recipe forCauliflower Bites.

you might dress these falafels however you like and can enjoy them in a wrap or rice bowl.

And get excited, becauseresearchreveals that chickpeas (and hummus) can be incredibly beneficial in weight management.

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Get our recipe forAir Fryer Falafel.

Ranch-Flavored Veggie Chips

Want a savory snack that won’t pile on the calories and sodium?

Get our recipe forVeggie Chips.

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Plus, you’re cutting down on the added fat content by not working with any frying oil!

Get our recipe forCoconut Shrimp.

Air Fryer Hasselback Potato Bites

Sometimes simple is all you need.

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you’ve got the option to also make your own garlic aioli to go on the side.

In fact, the individuals who participated in our study lost weight."

So give these tasty potato bites a try!

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Get our recipe forPotato Bites.

Pork chops offer protein, which has beenshown to promote weight losswhen eaten in high amounts.

Get our recipe forBreaded Pork Chops.

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Get our recipe forEgg White Frittata.

What makes these meatballs a healthier option for those who are looking to lose weight?

Get our recipe forAir Fryer Meatballs.

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Get our recipe forVeggie Calzones.

Get our recipe forBread Pudding.

A version of this story was originally published in December 2021.

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It has been updated to include new information and even more recipes.

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