Sour Cream and Dairy Toppings – Fat Vs. Additives
by Shereen Jegtvig
In my last post, I gave you some things to think about when you buy milk. It’s fairly easy — you need to think about the amount of fat in the milk and if you want organic milk (or at least milk that is free from bovine growth hormones). Now I’d like to talk about sour cream and dairy toppings because it isn’t quite a simple as choosing milk. You still need to think about the fat content, but you also have to factor in some of the additives that aren’t found in milk. Read more
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Trying to Find the Best Greek Dressing
by Shereen Jegtvig
A few posts ago, I explained what to look for when choosing a salad dressing, so now I want to take a look at Greek dressings. Greek dressings remind me of olive oil with its monounsaturated fats that are good for your heart, and maybe a bit of tangy feta cheese and oregano. These dressings can be creamy, which is delicious but usually higher in saturated fat, or vinaigrette dressings that are usually lower in fat and calories. Read more
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