Dip, Don't Dump!

I had a good laugh this morning during a group training session with two of my clients.  One mentioned how she has lost 3 pounds over the past week, which is always good to hear.  She also mentioned that she began using a piece of advice I gave her in the past. 

I simply told her to "dip, don't dump" when eating her salads that she likes so much.

I have given this advice to numerous people who have a tendency to think that salad is automatically a health food, no matter what kind or how much dressing they use.  Salad dressing is usually composed of an oil.  Oil is a fancy word for liquid fat, which isn't always a healthy fat.  Oil based salad dressings are very calorie dense, and a little goes a long way.

Instead of dumping your salad dressing on top of your salad, simply put a small amount in a dish on the side.  With each bit you take, dip it in.  You'll be surprised at how it tastes the same, yet you barely use any dressing!  This tip will save you from racking up the calories on your next salad.  This tip will also save you cash in the long run, as you'll go through a lot less dressing.

This tip is especially important when eating out.  Restaurants will pile on the dressing to increase the flavoring of their salads.  Many salad entrees are just as calorie laden as any other entree on the menu!

The next time you have a salad, remember to "dip, don't dump!"

Thanks for reading,

Ryan
http://www.2020-wellness.com/