There is no question that salad may be a nutritious supplement to a well-balanced diet. Unfortunately, most salad dressings purchased in stores are loaded with extra sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavorings, all of which can reduce the potential positive effects your salad may have on your health. (1) A simple...

While there are really no negative calorie foods, several products have extremely low calorie content. A low-calorie diet can help people who are overweight or obese shed pounds. A doctor may recommend healthy weight loss. A few dangers do exist, however. Low-calorie diets are defined, as well as the number...