Salad dressings are now being made in spray bottles, these are a healthier choice over the creamy, fatty dressings that many people slather on to their salads. These tasty alternatives can save you more calories than you realize

One option is to try salad dressings made with balsamic vinegar. You can make your own at home using one part oil to one part vinegar. You can also add other seasonings for taste, to make it just like you want it

Olive oil and flaxseed oil have fewer fat and calories and contain good fats that our bodies need. Flaxseed oil has many uses in the body and is a great source of good fats.

Add some lemon, orange, or lime juices to your salad for some extra zing and flavor. It provides just a bit of extra pizzazz many people enjoy.

Some other healthier choices when eating salads are the spray dressings; these offer only 15 to 20 calories per squirt. This is much better than smothering your salad with fatty, creamy dressings that are loaded up with sugar and fat. You can save calories but using moderation.

Finally, if you simply can't go without your favorite salad dressing, you can try a method of eating it that won't add as many fat grams to your day. Instead of pouring dressing all over your salad, put the dressing on the side.

By dipping your fork into the salad dressing before taking a bite, you will get all the flavor and still save calories. You won't use near as many calories if you eat your salad dressing this way. You will be surprised at how much less dressing you find you need if you try it this way.