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Adding these foods to your diet can help you lose weight and look great in your itsy-bitsy bikini. — By Holley Johnson, M.S., RD., Food Editor, MyRecipes.com

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Dairy

There's been a lot of buzz lately about dairy and its role in weight loss. Some studies suggest that a low-calorie diet that includes three servings of low-fat milk, cheese, or yogurt help you lose more than the same diet without any dairy. However, other studies have found no effect. So, while the results are still uncertain, go ahead and add dairy to your diet and keep your fingers crossed that it also aids in your weight-loss quest. Plus, they're still a good source of calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones and teeth.

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