The 5 Biggest Diet Mistakes You're Probably Making

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EASE UP ON THE DRESSING

Your salad may be composed of healthy ingredients, but you pretty much cancel out their benefits if you smothering everything with high-calorie dressing. Many store-bought dressings pack on the sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats. A good rule of thumb is to make lighter salad dressings at home — here's a recipe to get you started.