10-29-2014, 02:08 PM
eazy Wrote:Store-bought salads can quickly turn a*healthy meal*into a fat bomb when the add-ons and dressing are applied to the greens.so true, i laugh so hard and shake my head when i see these overweight people at a restaurant, buffet, etc. getting a salad and then smother it with dressing, cheese, bacon, croutons.
Check out how many calories are in the salad
And then look at the calories with the dressing thatâs provided. Sometimes itâs nearly double!
Other salad fixins like bacon bits, cheese, croutons, dried fruits and nuts can also cause the calorie count to skyrocket if theyâre not used in moderation. An easy three-step remedy could be to purchase pre-washed bagged salad and something similar to Trader Joeâs Healthy 8 Veggie Mix (which containsâyou guessed it, eight different types of veggies). Then add two tablespoons of oil and vinegar or another light dressing, and youâre set.



