The Observation Deck

Avoid this Independence Day fat-maker: mayonnaise! There are very few health benefits from it. It typically accompanies starches (breads, potatoes). When combining fats with starches the typical end result is body fat storage.

Is your picnic salad worth that?

Instead substitute organic low-fat or no-fat yogurt or use vinegar dressings (no or little oil) in your picnic salad recipes.

Your family fitness guru,