Calorie Myth Busters

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Hilary Walke on Apr 13, 2009 at 12:38PM

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Calorie Myth Busters

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Myth: Salads are never high in calories



Just because you’re eating a bowl full of mostly veggies doesn’t mean it’s a low calorie meal. Throw in an avocado and you’ve already boosted your meal another 235 calories. Though avocadoes are healthy in many ways, steer clear of the green veggie when trying to cut calories. Your salad dressing choice can make or break your calorie count, so be careful. Sprinkle on some Italian dressing and you’ve added over one hundred calories to your salad. A healthier and lower calorie option is oil and vinegar.

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