Whether you are ordering a salad out or creating a salad at home, one dressing you may enjoy is the classic balsamic vinaigrette. When you are following a low-calorie diet, though, this dressing may not be your best bet. A traditional vinegar and oil dressing contains approximately 200 calories per 2-tbsp.
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Lobster tails are a delicacy that has little of the culinary work associated with other shellfish. They cook quickly and require few advance preparation steps. Once you cook them, separating the flesh from the shell is a one-step process or, for quick and easy dining, you can skip this step and dive in with your fork.
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Pineapples are low-calorie, nutrient-rich tropical fruits native to the Caribbean islands, and to Central and South America. The Spanish introduced them to the Hawaiian Islands, which has become the primary producer of pineapples sold in the U.S.
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Black-eyed peas traveled to the Americas and the Caribbean with slaves from their home in Africa. They are one of the world’s most widely-eaten peas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also known as cowpeas, black-eyed peas are nutritious and cook faster than many other bean varieties.
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The tiny sesame seeds that you find on rolls, cookies and broccoli stir-fry originated in Africa, according to Chow.com. They have now traveled throughout the world, adding texture, nutrition and flavor to a variety of dishes. You have a choice of three colors, white, tan and black.
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Mustard seed from India is the source of most mustard oil. This seed variety is more pungent and hotter than Mediterranean mustard seeds. Use mustard oil as a flavorful addition to your cooked dishes by heating it first. Once the oil reaches its smoke point, it develops a subtle, mellow flavor.
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Mangoes are tropical fruits with fleshy pulp surrounding a huge inner seed. Mango juice or nectar contains a variety of nutrients in a low-calorie package.
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Alaskan Amber is a signature beer of the Alaskan Brewing Company, located in Juneau. This malt beer uses a traditional German ale recipe that the founders discovered while researching Alaska's brewing history, according to the company's website. The calorie content is nearly double that of low-calorie beers available.
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The Italian premium liqueur, Amaretto, has aficionados worldwide, since it pairs easily with bar mixes or sips neat and on the rocks. The almond, apricot drink has a sweet, flavor reminiscent of a fruity wine, but it packs more calories per ounce.
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Club soda is a friend to dieters, diabetics and designated drivers. Club soda is a great mixer for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Drinking club soda is also a wise choice at holiday office parties. Like regular sweetened sodas, this fizzy beverage gets its bubbles from carbon dioxide.
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Despite the fact that it is poisonous, ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and the star of popular home cooked dishes. This bright red berry grows on a tree that has its origins in West Africa. Purdue University notes that the fruit grows in other Caribbean islands, such as Haiti and the Bahamas.
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Fish oils and supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids that your body cannot make. Mayo Clinic states that the two most important fatty acids in fish oil—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—improve cardiovascular function, reduce triglycerides and decrease the risk of strokes.
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