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Let's be honest:fries are nothing without ketchup. And what is popcorn without melted butter? Condiments make our good taste for food. But often,They are not so good for us.

"All foods can be part of a healthy diet and condiments can be a great way to get a difficult child (or adult!) To consume more fruits, vegetables and protein-rich sandwiches," explainsSylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT, Dietitian and Hispanic Food Members and Communications Scientific Advisory Board at theGrain Foods Foundation. "That said, it is important to keep an eye on the nutrition tags and be careful not to get too many calories from high-fat or sugar condiments. In this spirit, I always suggest focusing on what is between bread, in tortilla, or on the hamburger, leaving the condiments play a role, but make vegetables and lean proteins to be the star of the show ".

The next time you need re-up one of your basic foods, be aware of the sneaky ingredients in these condiments (and healthier alternatives that you might want to try the place).

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"Yes, he comes from tomatoes. But it's not exactly a vegetable, "saysLisa Young, Ph.D., RDN and author ofFinally full, finally slim. Of course, many of us are aware that Ketchup is rich in salt. But did you know that he is also a source of sugar? "A ketchup soup spoon contains about a teaspoon of sugar," says Young. No thanks!

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Like the ketchup, the barbecue sauce is another sneak source of salt and sugar. In fact, the barbecue sauce has even more sugar than the ketchup-two tablespoons contain about 10 grams of sugar.

Mayonnaise is rich in grease, salt and calories; There are about 100 calories in a tablespoon alone. (We can think of so much better ways to consume 100 calories.) Fortunately, there are many healthy and delicious alternatives, such as lawyer, Greek yogurt and olive oil.

The soy sauce has no calories or carbohydrates and is a favorite condiment for the WW "blue" members because it is zero point. But "he is pure salt," says Young. "A tablespoon contains about 40% of the recommended daily value for consumption. And most of us consume more than one tablespoon of soy sauce at one time, she points out.

Teriyaki Sauce is also rich in salt, unfortunately. Consume in moderation.

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Not only do the calories add sour cream to your quesadillas and baked potatoes, but it is also rich in LDL cholesterol (in other words, bad kind). It is rich in saturated fats, too.

Most of us associate flapjacks and waffles with maple syrup. But did you know that most of the broken syrup bought in store does not actually be maple in it? The main ingredient is often corn syrup and / or corn syrup rich in fructose! A maple syrup trait is the best, but like most foods, it must be consumed with moderation.

Unlike its yellow peer, honey mustard contains sugar. He has honey, after all! It can also be rich in fat. Between the two, yellow mustard is the healthier choice, but it still contains a little salt.

"It's pure sugar, unless it's done with real fruits or make you yourself," says Young. WhenPurchases for jelly, Read the nutrition tags carefully; Many varieties consist largely of high fructose corn syrup.

Dressings, especially salad supplied the creamy varieties are rarely in good health, explains Young. "It's also full of salt and sugar," she says otherwise, she suggests doinghouse vinaigrette With olive oil, vinegar and lemon.

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