7 Best Low Cal Salad Dressings …

7 Best Low Cal Salad Dressings …

I went to a calorie counter website and found out the nutritional information for some of the best tasting salad dressings I’ve tried. An entire page is filled with links to information on the most popular brands. I posted below a list of the 7 best low cal salad dressings that taste great. I’ve had a few in the past that were supposed to be healthy, but they didn’t taste very good at all. If you’re looking for a low cal blend to put on salads, then you might enjoy taking a look at the details in the following list.

7. Ken’s Steak House Lite Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette – 80 calories per 2 tablespoons

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The low sodium content in this dressing makes it possible for even my husband to enjoy. There is a total of 125 mg of sodium in each serving. The combination of raspberries and walnuts isn’t for everyone, but my family seems to like it. You can toss chilled pasta in a small amount of this dressing for the perfect summer side dish.

6. Newman’s Own Lighten Up! Honey Mustard – 70 calories per 2 tablespoons

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I use this dressing on chicken salad and it tastes amazing! It is also an excellent dipping sauce for chicken fingers or anything to do with chicken in the recipe. The texture is nice and cream, instead of bright yellow and runny like so many other honey mustard dressings. The low number of calories makes this a great dressing to have on hand at all times.

5. Litehouse Lite Bleu Cheese – 70 calories per 2 tablespoons

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If you are a fan of blue cheese, then you’ll enjoy this low cal dressing. It makes an excellent dipping sauce for hot wings or polenta fries. It’s also a tasty on top of baked chicken or a hot plate of pasta. There is an excellent balance between the amount of salt, total grams of fat, and low levels of carbohydrates. This dressing has a great flavor and I think you should try it at least once.

4. Meijer Fat Free Catalina – 50 calories per 2 tablespoons

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The sweet oniony flavor of this type of dressing goes will with any type of salad. Its tomato base is what gives it the bright orange color. A little goes a long way with this dressing.

3. Kraft Foods Fat Free Ranch Dressing – 48 calories per 2 tablespoons

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I add ranch dressing to eggs when I scramble them, so I always have a bottle handy in the fridge. This low cal variety has 354 mg salt, but I don’t eat eggs every day. I think I can deal with the higher salt content of this dressing every now and then. You can’t beat the taste of ranch dressing in scrambled eggs!

2. Newman’s Own Lighten Up! Lowfat Sesame Ginger – 35 calories per 2 tablespoons

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Although this dressing is extremely low in calories, it has a lot more sodium than other low cal dressings. A single serving of this salad dressing contains 390 mg of salt. I enjoy Asian cuisine, so this is one of my favorite dressings of all. I love the ginger pulp and sesame seeds in every bite.

1. Wish-Bone Fat Free Italian – 20 calories per 2 tablespoons

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This is another high-sodium dressing that is also low in calories. Italian dressing is great for not only salad, but also for marinating chicken, keeping pasta from drying out in a salad, or adding to a sandwich or veggie wrap. With only 20 calories, this seems like an excellent choice for people counting calories.

This is a short list of a variety of dressings for you to learn about. If you are concerned about counting calories or keeping a low-fat diet in check, then any of the 7 best low cal salad dressings listed above might by good to try. What do you look for most of all in a low cal salad dressing, besides the final calorie count?

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7 Ways to Deal with Emotional Abuse …

7 Ways to Deal with Emotional Abuse …

I’ve heard people argue with one another over which is worse; physical or emotional abuse. I personally think both are equally as awful. The signs of physical abuse are more easily seen on some people, but emotional abuse leaves scars as well. These scars aren’t often visible to the naked eye. If you have found yourself in a situation where emotional abuse is involved, then I hope these 7 ways to deal with emotional abuse are helpful. Feel free to pass this on to a friend who might be going through something similar as well.

7. Get out of the abusive situation when possible

I know not everyone is able to do this, due to certain circumstances between the abuser and the abused. If it is possible, then getting away from your abuser is an excellent step towards eliminating the ill effects emotional abuse is having on you.

6. Find something that makes you feel better

Maybe you are the type of person who can escape from reality through a book, music, movie, or hobby. If this is the case, then go for it! Do something to help you relax and take your mind off of the abuse. This will give you time to think about what your next step should be.

5. Understand abusers are often selective and you aren’t to blame for this

Some abuse is directed towards a person because of a past situation the abuser was in. There are also times when the abused is singled out for a reason that is only known to the abuser. For instance, maybe a parent only picks on one child in the family to emotionally abuse. Unless the parent states exactly why this child was chosen, it’s difficult to figure out the reasoning behind the abuse displayed toward one particular child and not the others.

4. Be able to identify the various forms of emotional abuse you are being exposed to

If you can indentify the ways you are being abused emotionally, then you will be able to convey this information more accurately to someone on the outside. Take note when it happens, see if you can associate the abuse with specific situations or dates, and take into account the state of the abuser at that time as well. Gather as much information as you can so you can provide it to someone who can analyze it and help you.

3. Know where it comes from

Sometimes it’s helpful to understand why someone feels the need to be abusive in the first place. Does your abuser come from an abusive family? Does the abuse only happen when alcohol or drugs are involved? Maybe you can associate the abuse with some thing specific and eliminate this item or situation, thus preventing a round of emotional abuse directed towards you.

2. Share your thoughts with a close friend

Talking with a friend about what happened or keeps happening is a great way for you to de-stress about the situation. This will also give you a chance to get feedback on how you are feeling about the abuse and maybe even some ideas on what you can do to make it stop.

1. Talk with a counselor

Licensed counselors have been trained to help people deal with various problems they are going through. These individuals are available in schools, online, and at the other end of a toll-free number. It never hurts to see if he/she can give you a suggestion or two on what to do to remedy your current situation.

Whether you or someone you care about is dealing with emotional abuse, putting a stop to it as soon as possible is the ultimate goal. There’s no reason for it to go on any longer. Do you find any of these 7 ways to deal with emotional abuse helpful?

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