Ranch Dressing Is Full Of Fat, Sugar, And Salt.

Many people think ranch dressing is an innocuous way to eat more vegetables because it makes such a great dip. But according to WebMD, the reality is that ranch dressing is made with lots of buttermilk — which is very high in saturated fat — sugar, and salt. All of these ingredients can devastate your heart health, especially when consumed in large quantities over a long period. In other words, eating your vegetables with ranch regularly can harm your health rather than help it. Moreover, many people don’t only eat ranch with vegetables. They also use it to dip French fries, bread, even pizza! These food combinations are a heart-health nightmare that is bound to increase your risk of heart disease. 

Some people may think that low-fat ranch dressing is a better option, but low-fat options tend to have even higher amounts of fat and sugar to compensate. A much better option is to look for recipes for making your own ranch dressing using low-fat sour cream or cottage cheese and fresh herbs. Herbs such as parsley, dill, chives, and cilantro will work to protect your heart; eating homemade ranch dip with your favorite vegetables will undoubtedly make a much healthier snack. Furthermore, instead of slathering sandwiches with ranch, try heart-healthy options such as smashed avocado (or even guacamole!) or hummus.