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Did you know that besides doing wonders for your health, a certain nutrient group might also help keep your pants size down?

It's true. Flavonoids -- those antioxidant-like compounds found in fruits, veggies, chocolate, tea and wine -- seemed to help ward off belly fat in a 14-year study.

Specifically, catechins, flavonols and flavones -- types of flavonoids -- may help curb belly bulge by improving the body's metabolic profile, researchers noted.

So where can you get your fair share? The study participants got most of theirs from pears, apples, tea, chocolate, broad beans, onions, leeks and sweet peppers. Pretty tasty choices. Try adding some to the menu tonight.

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