Also, if you use a big helping of dressing on your salad, you may get more calories and fat than a sandwich, fruit and skim milk meal. Many dressings have between 8 and 15 grams of fat and 100 to150 calories per tablespoon. I'm too busy to eat. If you skip breakfast or lunch, you won't have the energy you need for the day's activities. Many people who skip meals often overeat later.
Milk is for kids.
Strong bones and teeth are important for everyone, especially for older women. Some nutrition experts estimate that just one in 25 women over 60 consumes enough calcium. Milk and yogurt are convenient, easy to consume, inexpensive sources of calcium and protein that promote healthy bones and teeth. For additional information about eating healthfully, contact the extension agent in your parish.