Posted on 11/22/2024 6:47:06 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
While it may seem like we're comparing apples to oranges here, it's surprising to see how something as seemingly harmless as bottled salad dressing can share a pitfall with a classic salty snack like potato chips—an excess of sodium. This might not be a concern for everyone, but for those managing heart disease or high blood pressure, it's worth paying attention. Research suggests a high sodium diet is associated with both hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Potato chips top the list of high sodium foods. A single serving bag (1-¼ ounces) has 210 milligrams of sodium, 10% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA). And that doesn't factor in the rest of the meal since most people aren't just eating chips. With an RDA of less than 2,300 milligrams per day, it's clear how sneaky sources like salad dressing can contribute to the total. Bottled salad dressings often contain high levels of sodium to keep them shelf stable and make them more palatable.
(Excerpt) Read more at eatthis.com ...
Wish Bone's Zesty Robusto Italian Dressing
Ken's Fat-Free Raspberry Pecan Dressing
Bolthouse Farm's Fire Chili Ranch
Hidden Valley's Fat-Free Ranch
Primal Kitchen's Buffalo Ranch
Panera Bread's Everything Ranch
Kraft's Zesty Catalina Salad Dressing
Brianna's Sugar-Free Blush Wine Vinaigrette
Skinnygirl's Caesar Dressing
Marie's Lite Chunky Blue Cheese
Makoto's Ginger Dressing
Newman's Own Light Caesar Dressing
It’s not the sodium that’s so bad ... it’s the d@mn chemicals/preservatives used in these products.
EVOO, balsamic vinegar, a dash of sumac and powdered garlic. Great for salad.
At this stage of my life I think I need preservatives :)
I found a recipe for Ranch dressing yesterday. I’m going to start making my own to avoid all the nasty chemicals.
Sounds good
Sodium is not a problem for most of society. What percentage should be concerned? Is that in the article?
This one size fits all advice is what we are trying to fight?
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-dangers-of-sodium-restriction#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6
We are all special, one of a kind, unique.
The problem is, the healthy salad dressings are expensive and, are not only hard to find, they are not stocked at all.
I have a gripe about trying to find sugar-free ice cream. I know the bone-heads can make it. They’re too stupid to produce it. Lucky I have my own ice cream maker. I suggest people start making their own salad dressing.
When the current supply of salad dressings are gone from this house, I’m only going home-made. I do them on occasion, but they need to be a regular habit around here.
I’ve been doing that with a lot of things, actually.
Some good ideas in the book: ‘ Make The Bread, Buy the Butter’
https://www.amazon.com/Make-Bread-Buy-Butter-Shouldnt/dp/1451605889
These sites have been helpful, too:
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/grocery-store-foods-to-make-at-home/
https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/best-foods-make-from-scratch/
Always make your own dressing. It can be significantly healthier, and contain higher quality ingredients at about half the price.
I like a bit of sodium on my salad. Moderation is the key for most things.
I bet way more people eat a whole bag of potato chips in one sitting than a whole bottle of dressing.
Dressing 2 is Hellman's and ketchup.
Now THAT’S FUNNY!!
“At this stage of my life I think I need preservatives :)”
lol!
Sumac?
A hot dog bun (Wonder Bread brand) contains 270mg sodium, more than that bag of chips. The reason the chips taste saltier, is because all the salt in the chips is on the outside of the chip. Very few people eat only 2000 mg of sodium per day. That is a very low amount. And salt is not the evil bugaboo that some say it is. It is a necessary element, without which,we would die. Naturally, an excessive amount is not good for you.
Here is a short video by Dr. Ken Berry, MD, who explains why we need much more sodium than many “expert” agencies recommend:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hzpqZrIlctI
It's used up way too fast here.
FYI, 2400mg of sodium is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of salt! Good luck with that!
When I was in Italy this is what they brought to the table for salad dressing:
100% virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
P.S. insalata is served after the main course
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.