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You always have to be mindful of the foods you eat, whether you are on a diet or not. Certain foods can affect your health and your weight so it is important to look carefully into what you eat and every ingredient that goes into your food. And unfortunately, there are certain healthy-seeming foods that are actually unhealthy foods in disguise.
While salad is just about always a smart choice, there are many salad dressings out there that are just the opposite. Most of us have already realized that we should cut out creamy or rich dressings and opt for something better, but there is another mistake people often make.
Low-fat salad dressings aren’t as good for you as they sound. It is true that foods with a lower fat content might be less likely to cause weight gain, there are often other ingredients added to these foods that are just as bad - if not worse than - fat.
Most low-fat salad dressings achieve their flavor through sugar, salt and high-fructose corn syrup. These low-fat ingredients are actually even worse for your health than fat, and are just as likely to cause weight gain.
Next time you’re looking to have a salad dressing that is actually healthy, try making it yourself. Most recipes are actually very easy to follow and require a small number of ingredients. The best part is that they taste as good as store-bought dressings and are even better for you.
