Did you know "fat free" foods aren't always the best choice? For example, fat-free dressings can be so deceiving. Sure, they boast 0 grams of fat, but look at the sugar content! Fat-free stuff is often loaded with sugar - a lot more sugar than the full-fat version. A reader asked me, "What do you count?" Meaning, do I count calories? fat grams? carbs? points? Well, to be honest, I don't count anything. I pay attention to calories, of course, when shopping for and eating food. But, what I really pay attention to - more than fat grams or carbs or anything else - is the sugar content, especially when buying dressings, sauces, marinades, etc.
Tip: When buying salad dressings, pay attention to the sugar content. Dressings should have 2 grams of sugar or less per serving, which is typically 2 tablespoons. We eat a ton of Newman's Own olive oil and vinegar dressing. It's actually a "South Beach" recommended dressing. Or, you can make your own, of course. Very simple and delicious.
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