Eating with your eyes can boost nutrition intake

Do you eat with your eyes? A new study says that many of us do, and that ends up helping us choose colorful (and usually, healthy) condiments for those meals.

In terms of condiments, a favorite of mine is mustard. It has virtually no calories or fat but really dresses up the taste of many foods. The sodium level has to be watched, but compared to mayonnaise or many salad dressing, it's way ahead nutrition-wise.

So, remember to dress up bland foods for the taste-picky with nutritious seasonings, sauces, garnishes and marinades. Just make sure and look at all the ingredients, as some of these products are just filled with taste enhancers and chemicals instead of actual condiments and natural ingredients.