TIP OF THE DAY: The “Diet” Oscar Party

We especially like Tribe hummus with toppings—although you can always add your own toppings to plain hummus. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   “What are you serving for the Oscars?” ask our friends. Last year it was a high-calorie gourmet feast, including rich appetizers, duck lasagna with a flight of wines, a cheese…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Low Carb Burger Salad

We made reservations (a week in advance for an 8 p.m. slot!) at Five Napkin Burger in New York City’s theatre district. We arrived, wended our way through the packed room to our table, perused the list of burgers and placed our order. Before our (delicious) ahi tuna burger and bacon cheddar burger arrived, the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Low Calorie Salad Dressing Tasting

If your food plan includes low-calorie salads, remember that a regular salad dressing can zero-out the calorie savings. Each little tablespoon can be 100 calories or more (and the next time you dress your salad, count how many tablespoons you use). There are countless low-calorie salad dressings out there: the good, the O.K., and the…
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