Yes please! Did you find last week’s article on Seed Oils informative? Here are some recipes to back it up!
As a Holistic Health Coach, Alexa Rosenthal shared in our article last week, Seed Oils sound healthy, but most seed oils are highly processed. Because the average Western diet has is made up of a large quantity of processed foods, we tend to have a higher ratio of Omega-6 fatty acids to Omega-3 fatty acids. This imbalance contributes to inflammation, Omega 6’s being pro-inflammatory and Omega 3’s being anti-inflammatory.
One of the ways we suggest reducing Seed Oils in your diet is to make your own salad dressings. Do-It-Yourself Salad Dressings are healthier, they save you money and reduce your seed oil intake too! Look for recipes with olive oil lemon juice, and herbs like these we found!
Simply add ingredients to a resealable jar or container and shake away. All will keep fresh for at least 3 days in the fridge. Don’t forget to personalize it to make it your “House Dressing”.
Summer Tomato dressing
- 1 large tomato, grated
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp chopped fresh oregano
- ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt (optional)
Caesar Vinaigrette dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 anchovy fillet (optional yet traditional)
Apple Vinaigrette dressing
- ½ cup walnut oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 organic apple, chopped
- ¹/8 tsp paprika
- ¹/8 tsp cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
Orange & Miso dressing
- 2 tbsp water
- 1½ Tbsp white miso pastes
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1½ tsp grated fresh ginger root
- ½ tsp grated orange zest
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
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