Beware of the almighty healthy salad myth. I LOVE salads! Could literally eat them everyday, but did you know that some salads have the same caloric value as a whopper? How? Well creamy dressings, loads of cheese, bread crumbs and other high calorie dense additions along with portion size can manipulate both your salad and your thinking. Try this the next time you have a "healthy salad":
1. Use non cream based dressings like ranch, blue cheese, 1000 island, ceasar. Instead use italian, vinegar/oil, balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette,
2. Avoid cheeses,
3. Add lean proteins like chicken breast, shrimp or eggs,
4. Load it with vegetables that provide vitamins and nutrients and
5. Place it on a medium plate to control portion size. If dining out eat 1/2, take 1/2 home.
This tip has been provided by Rae Upchurch, Owner of Total Lifestyle Fitness. Contact us if you're interested in online fitness/wellness coaching. Join our E-mailing list by clicking here: http://totallifestylefit.wufoo.com/forms/join-our-mailing-elist/
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