Most Americans consume too many calories and fat. If you're looking for a tasty and nutritious way to fill up at lunchtime without filling up on a lot of fat and calories, a salad is your answer.

When you take advantage of the nutritional value found in a salad, you're making a generous contribution to your overall health. Salads provide texture, variety, and flavor. But a salad doesn't have to be the only part of the meal. When you add a glass of milk and a whole grain roll, you make your meal even more nutritious.

In the next tip, we'll talk about salad greenery.