Hold the Condiments!

A salad is a salad is a salad…or is it? If you’re out and about and have finally gotten comfortable with asking for substitutions and omissions, here’s something else to think about. Your choice of condiments — whether it’s mayo on a sandwich or Caesar dressing on a salad — can make a big difference! A healthy chicken salad that would be 300 calories can quickly double if a fatty dressing is added to it, just the same way an otherwise lean burger can have up to 200 calories with ketchup. A few simple swaps in your condiments can make a big difference and may be easier than you think. For example, ask for your turkey sandwich with mustard instead of mayo or spice up that burger with a little fresh salsa. And here's another trick: bring your own condiments with you (salad dressing is a perfect example!) so that you are never stuck with what's available.