subject: Healthy weight Loss - How to Improve Your Salads [print this page] Many of us like to include salads as a regular part of a good healthy weight loss diet. Too many times, salad has meant a bit of tired lettuce, some cucumber and perhaps a tomato or a bit of onion.
With just a little imagination, a good salad can be something to savour, rather than a something to endure.
It is good to remember that not all salads are equal, in terms of providing the right balance of healthy nutritious food.
When the salad is made more interesting with the addition of crispy deep fried croutons, your are probably taking in more calories than you really want.
Keep the crispness by adding some chopped celery instead!
Another great way to decrease the fattening effect of your salad is to replace the high fat dressing with some super-tasty balsamic vinegar.
The flavour of your salad could also benefit from the addition of some diced apples, perhaps some sliced pear or sweet little cherry tomatoes.
Leaving out the high fat cheeses and oily dressings can give you significantly less calories, yet still provide you with a variety of tasty snack options.
Calorie counting can be tedious, but getting into the habit of using some of these ideas can help to keep you on track with your weight loss plan.
To make your meal planning and healthy eating a pleasure rather than a chore, make sure to keep stocking up with new ideas you can use.
With the right mind-set, some guidance and support, you can eat healthy and lose weight.
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