You know ever since I’ve joined hubby on this “diet”, I realized that all the things we eat are not as healthy as it is…and why we get “fat” – fast food, stop for a moment and check to see how many calorie that thickburger is and even thought Micky D advertise that is healthy salad, why then give you all that dressing? Again, its up to the individual to do how they want…if only we all realize that we’re not eating that healthy at all! Oh well… read on and see what am yabbering about….oh, I do eat lots of salad, but my dressing is set to the side… I dip and don’t cover it (which I use to)… 🙂
this is a spinack chicken salad it was yummy! Dressing was italian on the side and it was good with or without it!
1. Ranch. America’s best-selling dressing is also the easiest way to ruin a salad. Loaded with calories (146) and fat (15 grams, 3 grams saturated) per two tablespoons, it’s no wonder why you should shy away from drizzling it atop your lettuce.
2. Blue cheese. Blue cheese dressing is a quick way to ruin a healthy salad. The average brand contains 152 calories and 15.6 grams of fat making blue cheese a diet blunder. If you opt for the reduced-fat variety, it should only cost you 28 calories and 0.9g of fat per two tablespoons.
3. Thousand Island. Another cream-based, fat-laden topping, Thousand Island dressing, despite its name, will not help you obtain a beach body. What’s more, this salad sauce will cost you 140 calories and 14 grams of fat.
4. House Italian. Most Italian dressings are relatively guiltless, and they usually will run 86 calories and 8.4 grams of fat. However, Ken’s Steak House Italian packs a more punch than the rest. With 150 calories and 17 grams of fat (2.5 grams saturated), this Italian option isn’t much better than its creamy cousin.
5. Creamy Italian. Speaking of unhealthy Italian dressings, Creamy Italian can be a real detriment to your diet. With more than 14 grams of fat per serving, you may want to opt to make your own with olive oil, vinegar, and a dash of Italian seasoning.
6. Creamy Caesar. Caesar may have once ruled Rome, but when it comes to salads, Caesar dressing is no winner. The average brand contains more than 165 calories and 18 grams of fat. What’s even more surprising, some of the “light” brands still pack more than 12 grams of fat per two tablespoons.
7. House Russian. Often seen on the incredibly unhealthy Reuben sandwich, Russian dressing is also an easy way ruin an otherwise-healthy salad. This orange oversight can cost you in realm of 140 calories and 14.2 grams of fat.
8. French. France may be one of the fittest countries in the world, but French dressing is one of the worst salad additives around. Though it is technically vinaigrette, French dressing still has an overwhelming 14.2 grams of fat.
9. Honey Mustard. Honey mustard is another salad slip-up. Aside from having 130 calories and 11 grams of fat per two tablespoons, this dressing also contributes 11 grams of sugar. So next time you want something sweet on your salad, try a strawberry vinaigrette.
10. Balsamic Vinaigrette. Yes, the vinaigrette is usually a healthy choice. In most cases, two tablespoons will cost you no more than 50 calories and 5 grams of fat. However, look closely at the nutritional labels; some dressings offer far more. Mimi’s Café Balsamic Vinaigrette issues a whopping 316 calories and 32 grams of fat per serving.
If you want a healthy choice when it comes to your salad, look for olive oil-based dressings. High in important omega-3 fats, low in saturated fat and calories, dressings such as oil and vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and most vinaigrettes are a good choice. But for the healthiest choice of all, squeeze a half of a lemon over your romaine to add a refreshing zest to your salad.
Have you ever walked anywhere and found a penny on the ground? You of course pick it up and put it in your pocket and forget about it…or you just walk by it..
I got this email and in reading it, I never really thought to read the inscriptions in all the US coins…”In God We Trust” – yes I do trust God and I know he is with me always…so this puts a whole new perspective and thankful for him everyday.
So I just wanted to share this bit of story and maybe you can stop and look…pick up a penny sometime you never know where it might lead you to….
A PENNY
You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good
luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I’ve ever heard
this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to
spend the weekend at the husband’s employer’s home. My friend, Arlene,
was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine
home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house The first day
and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare
glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband’s employer was quite
generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew
she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of
extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely.
As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that
evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent
moment.
Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on
the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and
a few cigarette butts Still silent, the man reached down and picked up
the penny.
He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a
great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single
penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could
stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a
coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some
value.
A smile crept across the man’s face as he reached into his pocket for
the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies
before! What was the point of this?
‘Look at it.’ He said. ‘Read what it says.’ She read the words ‘ United
States of America ‘
‘No, not that; read further.’
‘One cent?’ ‘No, keep reading.’
‘In God we Trust?’ ‘Yes!’ ‘And?’
‘And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin Whenever
I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single
United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message
right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by?
When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that
moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him.
For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it
is God’s way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is
patient and pennies are plentiful!
When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I
stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and
fretting in my mind about things I cannot change. I read the words, ‘In
God We Trust,’ and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.
It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the
last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient…
You know am trying to lose some poundage on me – I’ve gaine a lot since…and for my health decided to do this with hubby, as he has lost some pounds and he feels better. I want to do the same and we exercise when we can. My Mom just told me that she’s lost 20 pounds! and she has a just a bit to go to be where she wants to be. Now, thats great news! I can do it! Read the information below and it does work…
1. No Flour, No Sugar Diet Eliminates Empty Carbs
The focus of any no-sugar diet is to eliminate empty calories, especially white flour, sugar and white rice. These calories are considered empty because they provide energy in the form of starch or sugar, but little or no nutrition such as protein, good fats, vitamins, fiber or nutrients. Unless energy needs are exceptionally high, such as in the case of athletes, empty calories should be extremely limited.
2. Added Sugar is Excluded in the No Sugar Diet
Any food with added sugar, in the form of cane sugar, corn syrup, high fructose syrup, fructose, maple syrup, honey or molasses, is banned. The no-sugar diet allows whole fruit and vegetables as well as milk, even though fruit contain fructose and milk has lactose. These natural sugars, eaten with the nutrients found in the food, are not damaging in the same way as processed and added sweeteners.
3. No Sugar Diets Help with Weight Loss
Eliminating sugary foods will lead to weight loss for most dieters, simply because so many calories are cut out. Others will find that their metabolism is boosted by the change in nutrition. Eating too much sugar and white flour wreaks havoc on blood sugar; ceasing this and improving the diet helps repair bodily functions. The no-sugar diet is often followed by diabetics and people with blood sugar problems.
4. Some No Sugar Diets Are Insufficient
Some nutritionists caution that no-sugar diets fall short because they don’t focus on what should be eaten, just on what to avoid. If the diet doesn’t inform dieters as to what should be eaten in a well rounded diet, it misses the mark.
5. On a No Sugar Diet, Eat Whole Foods
When following a no-sugar diet, eat whole foods and eliminate or minimize processed foods. Eat good fats, which are not the culprit. Weight loss can be achieved while eating good fats and whole foods, as long as more calories are burned than are consumed. Grass-fed meats, fresh dairy and eggs and whole grains are excellent choices when following a no-sugar diet.
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