Shattering Nutritional Myths: Foods and Ingredients Nutritionists Avoid—Should You?
Non-Fat Salad Dressings Aren’t In
According to nutritionist Tanya Freirich, fat, especially olive oil, helps the body absorb nutrients from salad ingredients. But it does not always bring the flavor a salad needs. Therefore, many people resort to ready-made sauces, which are tastier and supposedly healthier.
But the health claim is untrue. Manufacturers add sugar or artificial ingredients to ensure this flavor explosion, making the sauces calorific. Some options to make the salad more attractive are avocado and nut oils. Homemade dressings are easy to make in an empty glass jar by shaking oil, vinegar, and seasoning.
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