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Looking for a new way to prepare dinner? Curious as to which dressing goes with which dish? Wondering which sauce might give you the kick you need to your recipe? Read on. Our library of articles is a great resource to take the ho-hum out of your meal planning.

Journey through a bottle of salad dressing

By Christina Scavone Let’s face it: Many of us are often too tired to cook from scratch after a long day at work at the office or managing a family. I am certainly amongst those ranks.  As a working professional, it’s not always easy to find time or the energy to cook (especially a healthy … Continue reading

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The Nutritional Benefits of Salad Consumption

Based on the results of the health benefits research sponsored by the Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) with Dr. Lenore Arab of UCLA, salad, salad dressing and raw vegetable consumption can be an effective strategy for enhancing nutritional adequacy and increasing vegetable consumption in the population at large.  The research provides evidence that a salad … Continue reading

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Why salads are good for you

Eating just one salad a day provides even greater health benefits than previously thought, according to a study that examined the salad consumption of more than 17,000 adults.  The study, conducted by the UCLA School of Public Health, and published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (JADA),* found that those who eat salads and raw … Continue reading

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Salad Dressings and Mayonnaise are Naturally Trans Fat Free

What are trans fats? Trans fats are unsaturated fatty acids formed when vegetable oils are processed to make them more solid or more stable.  This processing is called hydrogenation. Trans fats also occur naturally in low amounts in some foods. Do salad dressings contain trans fat? Trans fats are rarely found in salad dressings. Liquid vegetable oils that are not partially hydrogenated are … Continue reading

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Mayonnaise Helps Protect Women from Strokes, Says American Society for Clinical Nutrition

Mayonnaise and creamy salad dressings may protect postmenopausal women against strokes, according to research published in the August 2000 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Research conducted by scientists from Intergroup of Arizona, Phoenix, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, suggest a protective effect of vitamin E from foods against death from stroke. The … Continue reading

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What is Soy Sauce?

Soy sauce has been used in culinary applications for more than 2,500 years. Still, it is surprising to see what soy has been used in lately — one example is in a salad dressing that can be used on salads as well as a marinade for chicken or steak. Widely perceived as a savory flavor … Continue reading

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Fat Facts and Fallacies about Dressings and Sauces

For centuries, salad dressings have been used to enhance the flavor of food. Salad dressings are most often consumed with fruits and vegetables, which help to promote a healthy diet. Without prepared salad dressings and sauces, consumers may choose to avoid fresh salads, fruits and vegetables altogether. The most recent edition of the Dietary Guidelines for … Continue reading

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What is barbecue sauce?

Just as there are many flavors and variations of barbecue sauce flavors, so are the stories of barbecue’s origin… According to Food Product Design, new evidence that barbecued meats were enjoyed by royalty and the rich as far back as 700 B.C. The first scientifically documented proof of barbecued meat consumption comes from the tomb of … Continue reading

What is salsa?

Americans might have only recently begun their love affair with salsa, but the condiment’s roots can be traced to ancient times, extending as far back as the Aztec civilization. “Salsa” translates literally as “sauce,” and encompasses a wide variety of forms. When most Americans speak of “salsa,” they are typically referring to a condiment made … Continue reading

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What is mustard?

Like many food products, there seems to be a variety of stories relative to the origination ofmustard. The name “mustard” is derived from a Latin word “must” which was an unfermented grape wine made potent and fiery with the addition of ground mustard seed. Some stories reference the Chinese growing mustard for more than 3,000 years, while others say … Continue reading

What are condiments?

Information about a wide variety of flavorful condiments from all over the globe. What is soy sauce? Soy sauce has been used in culinary applications for more than 2,500 years. Still, it is surprising to see what soy has been used in lately — one example is in a salad dressing that can be used … Continue reading