All Dressed Up
Researchers found a modern day twist on the classic advice: A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. They determined that a few grams of fat in a salad helps the body absorb antioxidants known as carotenoids. Caratenoids give veggies such as carrots, green peppers and tomatoes their color, and as antioxidants, they help protect against heart disease and other chronic conditions.
This means that if you eat a strictly fat free salad, you will lose out on those protective effects. How much do you need? aim for at least 6grams of fat to get the benefit. But you have to be careful. Remember that both the dressing and garnishes count.
So if you prefer cheese on your green, opt for fat free dressing. But if you would rather have dressing with a little fat, go easy on the garnishes. Choose a dressing that is higher in unsaturated fat rather than saturated fat.
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