Use Condiments to Lose Weight
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Enhance the flavor without adding sugar or fat
If you're like me, you might need to lose weight. Did you know you can use condiments to help you lose weight? You can!
What are condiments? you ask. Condiments are the tasty extras that enhance the taste of food. Common condiments include catsup or ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, jam, jelly, butter, soy sauce, salsa, tartar sauce, barbecue sauce, horseradish, pickle relish, steak sauce, sour cream, lemon juice, salad dressing, chutney, honey, vinegar, chili sauce, and Parmesan cheese, among others. Many cultures have unique condiments to enhance food taste.
What are condiments? you ask. Condiments are the tasty extras that enhance the taste of food. Common condiments include catsup or ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, jam, jelly, butter, soy sauce, salsa, tartar sauce, barbecue sauce, horseradish, pickle relish, steak sauce, sour cream, lemon juice, salad dressing, chutney, honey, vinegar, chili sauce, and Parmesan cheese, among others. Many cultures have unique condiments to enhance food taste.
Lose Weight -- Substitute good condiments for those higher in calories and fat
Good condiment substitutes include the following:
- plain yogurt instead of sour cream for dips and on baked potatoes
- mustard instead of mayonnaise on sandwiches
- malt vinegar instead of tartar sauce on fish
- lemon juice squeezed on salads instead of high-calorie creamy salad dressings
The following condiments are high in both fat and calories: butter, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and Parmesan cheese. When you can, avoid using them all together or use them sparingly to lose weight. Small steps can help you lose weight using condiments.
- plain yogurt instead of sour cream for dips and on baked potatoes
- mustard instead of mayonnaise on sandwiches
- malt vinegar instead of tartar sauce on fish
- lemon juice squeezed on salads instead of high-calorie creamy salad dressings
The following condiments are high in both fat and calories: butter, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and Parmesan cheese. When you can, avoid using them all together or use them sparingly to lose weight. Small steps can help you lose weight using condiments.
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Using condiments can enhance the flavor of food without loading it with tons of extra calories. Choose your condiments wisely and you'll enjoy tasty food and a slimmer you!
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Yay, mustard! Woo hoo, ketchup! Way to go, lemon juice! Soy sauce, you rock!
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wecomparebooks
May 18, 2012 @ 11:18 pm | delete
- Interesting... but does it work?
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Othercat
Feb 4, 2012 @ 1:37 am | delete
- I guess I'm lucky that i don't like butter, mayonnaise, tartar sauce or sour cream. I'd rather have ketchup or mustard.
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Jolene_Belmain
Jan 14, 2012 @ 3:10 am | delete
- Yes some condiments are absolutely not too terrible for you... but watching for those ones can be tough.
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theonlineanswer
Jul 3, 2011 @ 12:59 pm | delete
- love it!
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SereneSea Jun 25, 2011 @ 12:13 am | delete
- Condiments and spices are herbs that are also a source of vitamins and anti-oxidants.
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