Healthy salad dressing recipes from Dr. John Berardi

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Post and recipes presented by Dr. John Berardi, PhD

When most people add sauces and dressings to their food, they’re usually also adding a ton of unwanted sugars, unhealthy fats, and a laundry list of artificial ingredients barely worthy of a sewage pond, let alone their bodies. Sure, the food tastes better. But at what cost?

Well, here at Precision Nutrition, we like great tasting food. However, we also like food that improves our health. So it’s been our mission to create great tasting food that’s also great for us.

Therefore today, I’m going to share with you four awesome “physique friendly” dressings that are not only missing all that crap found in the store-bought varieties, they’re also loaded with healthy omega-3 fatty acids … you know, all those healthy fats that are good for your heart, for your brain, and for your metabolism.

Indeed, research from the University of Western Ontario has shown that supplementation with the omega 3-rich fats, EPA and DHA, can boost your daily calorie burn by 400 calories or more.

But there’s no need to just slug back the fish pills. You can just add these healthy fats to your recipes – as seen below. Bon appétit!

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1) Mexi-Mix Dressing by Dr. John Berardi
Servings: 8 large or 16 small

Ingredients:
1 cup salsa
1 cups plain low-fat yogurt
4tbsp o3mega+ 3679 from Genuine Health (vanilla flavour)

1 large serving provides 1,000mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA
1 small serving provides 500mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA

2) Orange Sesame Vinaigrette by Dr. John Berardi
Servings: 8 large or 16 small

Ingredients:
1/3 cup cold-pressed sesame seed oil
4tbsp o3mega from Genuine Health (orange flavour)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 orange (peel, white stuff and seeds removed)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup mint (finely chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste

1 large serving provides 2000mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA
1 small serving provides 1000mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA

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3) Spicy Apple Vinaigrette by Dr. John Berardi
Servings: 8 large or 16 small

Ingredients:
1/3 cup walnut oil
4tbsp o3mega+ 3679 from Genuine Health (vanilla flavour)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 organic gala apple (peeled, cored and cut into small pieces)
Pinch of paprika
Pinch of cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

1 large serving provides 1,000mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA
1 small serving provides 500mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA

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4) Asian Dressing by Dr. John Berardi
Servings: 8 large or 16 small

Ingredients:
1/3 cup cold-pressed sesame seed oil
1/2 cup orange juice
4tbsp o3mega from Genuine Health (orange flavour)
1/2 cup shallots (finely diced)
1/2 teaspoon ginger (grated)
1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
Salt, pepper and Splenda to taste

1 large serving provides 2,000mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA
1 small serving provides 1,000mg of omega3-rich, EPA and DHA

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If you’re looking for more great recipes that are yummy and healthy, you might want to take a look at these two great resources from Dr. Berardi:

The Precision Nutrition System: A complete nutrition program containing seven guidebooks, a gourmet cookbook, and access to member’s only resources. It’s everything you need to get into the shape of your life. From the strategies to the food!

You’ll get more information here on: The Precision Nutrition System

Gourmet Nutrition: Dr. Berardi’s new cookbook for the fit food lover (I love this cookbook and I love the healthy recipes). You’ll find over 120 recipes! This beautifully photographed book is a MUST-HAVE (in my humble opinion) for anyone interested in eating body-friendly food. You’ll love the taste and you’ll love what it does for your body.

You’ll get more information here on: Gourmet Nutrition

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