I’ve got a funny feeling that 2008 will be a banner year for many of us.  Thinking about this, I reminded of the song “I’m Changing” from the movie, Dream Girls.  I’ve made a personal commitment to change and reverse those poor eating practices that had become commonplace over the years. 2008 got off to a great start! New Years Day was spent ridding my cupboards, pantry and refrigerator of foods that would interfere with my goal of eating healthier.  Needless to say, the two large, completely filled garbage bags that resulted from my clearing effort contained thousands of calories that I just didn’t need or want.

            As The Salad Man, you’ll be hearing more and more from me about how salads, especially delicious Entrée Salads can offer us the good nutrition our bodies need along with providing a strong defense against acquiring lifestyle related chronic illness like certain forms of cancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes.  It’s as simple as adding certain fruits, vegetables and grains to your salad.  Click here to see a listing of leading fruits and vegetables and the benefits offered by including them in your salads.  The curative power of fresh produce is simply miraculous!

            Ever heard of a Banana Pudding Salad or a Sweet Potato Pie Salad?  How about Pool Room Slaw Salad?  Look no further, These Signature Salad Recipes along with 147 others are found in my new book,  Salad Makes The Meal (published by Rodale Press).  Available in bookstores nationwideNow from these websites:  www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.booksamillion, or www.bordersstores.com. These make wonderful gifts.  Share with someone special the Wellness Gift.

            To get you started now, 75 new salad recipes that range from the simple to the not so simple to prepare are available for downloading now.  You’ll Love Them!.  Check them out!  Make sure to also check out our "PowerHouse Ingredients Chart" Remember the key to good nutrition is found in richly colored produce.  That’s why enjoying salads created with colorful produce is the best investment you can make towards a healthy long life.  The Colors of Health are important.

            Salad Jazz Salad Seasonings are a great addition to any of these unique salads.  Just sprinkle them on after tossing. The delicious, fresh, bold taste instantly transforms any salad into an extraordinary meal experience.  Replace your salt and pepper shakers with The Jazz It Up Wellness Shaker and sprinkle healthy goodness on your favorite foods.  These shakers are available for sale on this website for $24.95.  The 4 Salad Jazz varieties are all Low Calorie and Salt Free, and they are wonderful enhancements to side dishes, meats, entrees and of course SALADS!  Jazz Up Your Meals with Salad Jazz Salad Seasoning.