Today's Tip: Best Choice Condiments

Did you know that some brands of ketchup list SUGAR as their first ingredient, not tomatoes?  Seriously.  Some seemingly harmless choices can turn into big calorie additions in short order!  Here are some good rules of thumb when it comes to those "extras".

In the worry-free condiment zone, stock up on these staples: ketchup (Simply Heinz is my fave), vinegars (balsamic, seasoned rice, etc.), salsa (regular, fruity, and southwestern), and mustard (yellow, honey, and more)! BBQ sauce is also great -- just look for ones with 45 calories or less per 2-tbsp. serving and that don't list sugar as a main ingredient - the store-bought choice around here is Stubb's. As for mayo, go for the light kind. And instead of standard sour cream, try plain Greek yogurt or the new Greek-style sour cream.

Frank's Red Hot Original is perfect for making anything taste like Buffalo wings and it's basically calorie-free. Newman's Own Lite Low Fat Sesame Ginger dressing has amazing flavor and only 35 calories and 1.5g fat per 2-tbsp. serving. And Hellman's Best Foods Dijonnaise is like the delicious love child of Dijon mustard and creamy mayo. It tastes SO rich, yet it has just 5 fat-free calories per teaspoon!