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Is Ranch dressing your pick?

11/9/2017

 
Authors: Kari Johnson & Cheyenne Richards
​Have you ever wondered how much ranch is too much?  The recommended serving size is 2 tablespoons; however, each brand varies in calories, fat, and sugar content.  The tables below compare some ranch favorites found at your local grocery store.  

How do different brands/labels rank?
            #1 Homemade (Recipe below)
            #2 OPA Greek Yogurt Ranch
            #3 Bolthouse Farms Yogurt Ranch
            #4 Hidden Valley Light Ranch
            #5 Hidden Valley Simply Ranch
            #6 Hidden Valley Original Ranch
            #7 Ken’s Steak House Ranch         
            #8 Marzetti Classic Ranch
 
 
The benefits of using non-fat Greek Yogurt with live cultures as your dressing base:
  • High protein to help promote fullness
  • Fewer carbohydrates and sugar
  • Live and active cultures help boost your immune system and promote digestive health
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references
  1. The Benefits of Eating Greek Yogurt. The University of Tennessee Medical Center. 2012. https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/healthy-tips/87/the-benefits-of-eating-greek-yogurt/
  2. Duvauchelle J. What Are the Benefits of Yogurt with Live Active Cultures? LiveStrong. 2017  https://www.livestrong.com/article/250739-what-are-the-benefits-of-yogurt-with-live-active-cultures/
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