Is Your Salad as Healthy as You Think?

April 08, 2015 "Set small, realistic exercise goals. For example, work to increase your exercise by five or 10 minutes. At the end of the week, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment." — Kristin S. Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P. Healthy Choices Are you salad-bar savvy? Opting for the salad bar? Navigating a buffet of veggies, side dishes and toppings might be harder than you think. Unless you make careful choices, you could unintentionally end up with a plate overflowing with calories and fat. Don't be a victim of this common diet trap — be proactive. Before you order, peruse the salad bar and consider these points. Use these tips to make smart selections » Mind and Body 4 tips to reverse negative thinking Sure, you want to lose weight, but are you in the right mindset to make it happen? Stop sabotaging your efforts with a self-defeating outlook and stay motivated to reach your goals with these effective techniques. The internal dialogue you have with yourself can make or break your weight-loss success. Practice these strategies » Today's Food Tip Portions vs. servings A portion is an amount of food on your plate. A serving is a specific amount of food that equals a certain number of calories. Often the "portion" you eat contains more than one "serving." Look to the Nutrition Facts label on the foods you buy to learn what a serving is. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, drmohamedeid2011@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Wednesday April 08, 2015. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy