Sauces and dips can often add unwanted calories to an otherwise healthy meal. Before congratulating yourself for choosing a green salad at your next social outing, pay attention to what you are adding to the greens for seasoning. Can you feel your belly fat growing as you pour the salad dressing and toss on the bacon bits?

Instead of choosing creamy or sugary sauces, buttery or salty alternatives, or high calorie salad dressings, reach for low calorie flavorings that taste great, such as balsamic, Italian and olive oil.