The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Salads are a tasty and easy way to increase your daily vegetable intake—advice that almost every nutritionist recommends. There is significant scientific agreement that diets rich in leafy greens, veggies, and other plant-based foods help lower the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, […]

This story has been updated since it was originally posted on 8/8/2022 to include more expert insight Salads can be a great, nutrient-packed meal option for anyone trying to lose weight or simply lead a healthy lifestyle. However, whether or not your salad is actually healthy is completely dependent on the ingredients you put in it—and that includes the dressing. While there are some obvious fattening options to steer clear of, such as creamy ranch or Caesar, there’s one type of […]