 Wonder why you aren’t losing weight when all you’re eating is salad? It could be that creamy salad topping that’s keeping the weight from dropping! Read on to learn about other salad sins you might be guilty of.
"Salads are often thought of as a dieter's meal of choice, however then can deceivingly unhealthy if you aren't careful," says New York nutritionist Theresa Davis, M.S., R.D., "There are numerous ways to perk up a salad without adding a ton of calories and fat -- you just have to be creative."
Read on for our list of top salad sins!
Potat-NO Salad
Watch out for pre-prepared salads such as pasta salad, potato salad, and coleslaw. 3/4 of a cup can add up 360 calories and 23 g of fat. Remember, just because it has vegetables doesn't mean it's always a healthy choice!
Don't do Crunches
Avoid crunchy additions such as croutons (1/2 cup = 86 kcal and 3.5 gm fat) and fried noodles -- they add extra calories with little nutritional value.
Don't Get Cheesy
Try to avoid whole milk cheeses--even cottage cheese can provide additional unwanted fat. Look for low-fat cheese options--many supermarkets carry prepackaged, shredded low-fat cheese ready to sprinkle on. You can save 55 calories and 8 g of fat just switching from 1/4 cup of regular cheddar to no-fat cheddar.
Macho Taco
Beware the taco salad! With deep fried tortilla, guacamole, cheese, meat, and sour cream add-ons, taco salad can often be one of the least healthy options on the menu. The taco salad at Taco Bell outweighs most of the other menu options, with 850 calories and 52 g of fat!
Warn on the Cobb
A popular restaurant favorite, the Cobb Salad can also be a fat- and calorie-laden choice, with as much as 720 calories and 59 g of fat!
Dressing: The Naked Truth
Regular dressings such as Creamy Italian can contain up to 160 calories and 17g of fat in just 2 tablespoons. Try switching to a low-fat or fat- free dressing. Fat-free dressings must by law contain less than .5 g of fat per 2 tbsp and low-fat dressing may only contain 3 g of fat per serving.
Remember, making a healthy choice is up to you!
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