Though I have never been morbidly obese, as a pre-teen and teenager, I always struggled with being overweight. Now that we know so much more about nutrition, we’re finding out what I wished I would have known in the 80’s!

Ranch dressing might seem sinful, but my version is made with artichokes and low-fat buttermilk. It’s tasty way to dress your salad while getting an extra boost of protein.