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Salad greens count as a superfood in my book, but salad dressings . . . not so much. The salad bar dressings we ladle on those greens are certainly tasty, but all that taste often comes at a high-caloric price. Cutting back on the dressing is important if you are also cutting back on calories. Next time you visit a salad bar, pay attention to the size of the ladle, since they can vary widely and Read more
Salad greens count as a super food in my book. The salad bar dressings we ladle on those greens might be tasty, but they are often high in fat and calories. So cutting down on the dressing is important if you are trying to reduce your fat and caloric intake, like if you're dieting for instance. Next time you visit a salad bar, pay attention to the size of the ladle, since they can vary widely Read more
Though we may be loathe to admit it, one of the most exciting — and frenzied — moments of wedding planning is setting up a registry. While deep down I knew that marrying the man of my dreams was the best present of all, other visions, like that of a perfectly appointed home, turned me into Dirty Harry with the scanner gun. A fondue set? I'll take two. The enormous countertop convection oven? Read more
We love kale but had never thought to include it in a traditional Fall staple: chicken soup! That brilliant idea comes from Fresh Tart. My mom is recovering from major surgery here at our home. She spent the first couple of weeks in a hospital and rehab facility, where the food was...truly awful. I brought her little farmer's market treats like sliced tomatoes and strawberries, to remind her Read more
I'm all about making healthier choices that don't make me feel like I'm depriving myself. Even better? When I can cut a few calories at a time without missing them — those saved calories can really add up once you've finished the week. If you're trying to lose weight, a mindful diet plan full of whole foods and lots of nutrients is as important as your exercise routine. But if you've got a Read more
