Seeking Health

The most powerful inspiration to eat more veggies (and love them, too) is a delicious dressing or sauce. Since veggies have the most nutritional bang for their caloric buck compared to all other foods, any excuse to eat more is a health-promoting win-win. 

Because the majority of my clients are striving to lose weight and/or lower their cholesterol, I recommend minimizing or avoiding the use of oils. Unlike veggies, oil is the most calorie-dense food, offering upwards of 2000 calories and 216 grams of fat per cup! Because it is more challenging to find bottled oil-free dressings at the store, I love whipping up a simple and quick recipe at home, storing it in an airtight container in the fridge, and using it all week. Usually, I make a double batch so it lasts me longer.

Enjoy these 18 exciting options below over salads, cooked vegetables, cooked whole grains, legumes, baked potatoes, tofu, tempeh, or as dip for crudite, whole grain crackers, baked French fries, BBQ tofu wings, baked corn tortilla chips, or whatever your palate prefers: 

Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

High Protein Chickpea, Orange and Tahini Dressing

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Southwestern Black Bean Dressing

Quick and Easy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce