Using Healthy Salad Dressings the Right Way
Salads are a great way to fit in plenty of fresh vegetables in a single meal. To make salads complete, most people like to add a delicious salad dressing. But it is important to make sure you are choosing healthy salad dressings that fit your dietary preferences and needs. Here is what you should know when picking out a salad dressing.
What to Look for When Selecting a Salad Dressing
When selecting a healthier salad dressing, look for the following:
Low sugar
Low sodium
No artificial ingredients or preservatives whenever possible.
Apple cider vinegar is encouraged for its many benefits aiding lower blood sugar levels and weight loss.
Choosing the Right Dressing is Key to Success!
Utilizing natural, nourishing dressings can beautifully complete a lovely salad with a tasty flavor boost to set up your mason jar salads and prepare for a week of success!
The best choices for salad dressings include:
Bragg’s dressing choices (for ready-made convenience)
Betr salad dressing recipes found under your "Discover" tab in the app. Some popular Level 1 choices include our Ranch, Hummus, Teriyaki, and Basil Vinaigrette.
Order vinaigrette salad dressings on the side when dining out to control the amount of dressing consumed.
Try these in a pinch when dining out:
vinegar
fresh-squeezed lemon, lime, or orange slices
olive oil drizzle
salt and pepper
Always review a salad dressing’s ingredients and nutrition facts label to avoid ingredients you don’t recognize or sound like a “chemistry experiment.”
For level 2 and beyond, Primal Kitchen Dressings and marinades, as well as Simple Girl Dressings, can be alternative grab-and-go choices. Be sure to test and monitor how your body responds to any sensitivity or weight increase. Note: If you are sodium sensitive, these dressings have a higher sodium content than Bragg’s products.
What Salad Dressings Does Betr Health Recommend?
At Betr Health, we recommend Bragg’s Healthy Vinaigrette and Ginger Sesame Dressing. Both of these dressings meet all of the criteria listed above. For those who cannot access these dressings or prefer to make their own, we also provide a variety of recipes on our website!
Check out our salad dressing recipes.
You’ve got this! Enjoy the Betr lifestyle!