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Salads
& Salad Dressings
With
so much variety existsting, it is somewhat difficult to give a
comprehensive
definition of salad as class of foods. In general, however, salads may
be considered as a dish of green herbs or vegetables, sometimes cooked,
and usually chopped or sliced, sometimes mixed with fruit or with
cooked
and chopped cold meat, fish, eggs etc., and generally served with a
dressing.
Salads
usually take their name from their chief ingredient, as, for instance,
potato salad, chicken salad, tomato salad, etc. Just what place salads
have in the meal depends on the salad itself.
A high-protein salad, such
as lobster salad, should take the place of the meat course, whereas, a
light salad of vegetables or fruits may be used as an additional course
or light meal.
RECIPES FOR SALADS:
In addition to the ingredients
used in the preparation of salads, dressings usually form an important
part of the salad. Great number of the dressings we use contain fat and
therefore increase food value of the salad. That will vary greatly and
it will also depend on type of dressing and ingredients used in its
composition.
Most of the time dressing is an accompaniment of some kind and it is
generally
served with salads to make them more attractive and more pleasing to
the
taste.
RECIPES FOR DRESSINGS:
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Did You Know?
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One tablespoon of salad
dressing made with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 2 teaspoons of balsamic
vinegar has only 40 calories and 4.5 g of fat. Plus you'll get some of
the monounsaturates and omega-3s (the "smart" fats linked to a
reduction in the risk of heart disease and cancer).
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your child has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), you may want
to ask his doctor about trading in the prescriptions for some fatty
fish. Many experts now believe nutrients like omega-3, should be the
first-line treatment. |
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Next time you're worried
you'll forget something or what items you need to pick up at the
grocery store, write them down. Pencil and notepad accomplish two
important things. They make you focus on what is on your list, so you
may not even have to check it later, and having that list with you
takes away nervousness that could distract you from being able to
remember.
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You can treat the
congestion of colds by inhaling steam from steeping
perspiration-inducing herbs. Take a handful of quality herbs (like
peppermint, ginger,
rosemary, yarrow, thyme and lemon verbena) and toss them in
a pot of boiling water. Place the pot on the table and cover your head
with large towel, bend over the pot, holding your head about 8 to 10
inches above. Breathe in the vapors alternately through your nose and
mouth for about 15 minutes. As the steam cools, you can gradually move
your face closer. Do this as often as necessary to bring relief. If you
feel light-headed or experience any discomfort such as headache,
discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.
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