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Your brunch guests will never know this is diet-friendly. Steak, lentils and an egg deliver 30 grams of metabolism-revving protein per serving.

Low-cal 'shrooms up the heartiness factor of these patties, for burgers that are backyard barbecue-worthy.

It's the crispy fried skin that makes wings a diet no-go. Using chicken tenders keeps 'em healthy.

Opting for top round beef keeps our sliders on the leaner side, with only 4 g sat fat apiece.

Sugary mixes turn classic margs into calorie bombs. Limeade gives this boozy bev some sweetness without the sugar overload.

We subbed baked chips for fried. Same flavor, less fat.

Isn't brunch! Stick this strata in the oven as guests arrive.

With a savory salad. Dress kale a day ahead; toss at the table.

But they'll be psyched that you did! Be sure to use fresh baking powder or the bread won't rise.

Is one made with cocktails in hand. Float a cranberry or two on top to snaz them up.

Way to warm up the room—especially if it's spiked.

Pancakes say lazy-day lounging with friends. Sour-cherry syrup, which you can make a week ahead, adds a twist on taste.

You say potato; we say, Ahhh. The tubers help restock your magnesium stores; low levels can up mental stress.

Protein and B vitamins in chicken promote healthy hair. Stay gorgeous, girl.

Scallops only taste rich: A 4-ounce serving has just 78 calories, and the shellfish can cost less than a good cut of beef. Plus, they’re super easy to cook. See&151;and enjoy&151;for yourself!

Chickpeas make this hearty dish even more gratifying. A half cup of the high-fiber legumes daily can cut your consumption of fatty foods.

The bell peppers in this dish work to keep your skin looking great. Their vitamin C helps build firming collagen and fends off damaging free radicals.