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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How about making a dressing with walnut oil and either some champagne vinegar or lemon or fresh orange juice, and some full fat yogurt. Add salt and pepper and dill or garlic powder. Mix everything in a jar and shake with lid on.  I am not a big fan of soy because in large amounts it is not great for your health, but you could also use Nayonaise or veganaise in place of mayo in your recipe.  Also, for a creamy dressing, I like to mix sour cream and salsa or cottage cheese and salsa.[/quote]

How exactly is full fat yogurt going to be healthier than ranch? Might as well eat the ranch.[/quote]

I guess it depends on your idea of healthy foods and the pp's reason for not using ranch.   I am the pp who posted the above recipe.  My own health philosophy is that full-fat dairy products are much better than low/non-fat, and Harvard research studies even show that consuming full-fat dairy keeps you trimmer and also lowers risk of infertility and breast cancer.  Let me know if you want links.  I also think fats from avocados, walnut oil, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and fatty fish, are good for you.

My guess is that the op wanted to avoid conventional ranch dressing because all of the chemicals. Not only are there bad fats like soybean oil, and canola oil, but ranch typically has lots of chemicals like MSG (disguised as natural flavors), stabilizing gums, and sugars.  Just google popular brands and read the ingredients.

Someone posted a recipe from the blog - find your balance. I know Michelle from yoga teacher training years ago, and am guessing that she would agree about good fats vs chemicals, sugars and bad fats.  Her recipe is probably pretty good.  [/quote]

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