8 easy cooking hacks for weight loss
Lose weight (without sacrificing flavor) with these simple food swaps.
Jan, 2026
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Surprise: it is possible to lose weight and still enjoy what you’re eating—you just have to get creative and utilize the right ingredients. Not sure where to begin? Start with small changes. “Making dietary changes is about making lifestyle changes that become consistent,” says bariatric surgeon, Neil McDevitt, MD of Summerville Medical Center in Summerville, South Carolina and Trident Medical Center. Read on to learn healthy (but tasty!) food swaps.
Written byTaylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed byMark Arredondo, MD.