Homemade Ranch mix
Do you read + understand your food labels?
Many dressings on the store shelves have us opting to home-make what we use. #makinginformeddecisions
Here are some of the ingredients that have contributed to our decision:
MALTODEXTRIN
Maltodextrin is linked to type-2 diabetes
It has a higher glycemic index than even standard sugar
It can cause a spike in blood sugar + make you feel hunger again quicker
MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG)
Linked to migraines, numbness, and other adverse affects
Causes oxidative damage to cells + contributes to free radical formation
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (aka: cellulose gum)
Emulsifier that triggers leaky gut
Linked to metabolic dysfunction, obesity, and IBS
Throws off healthy levels of intestinal bacteria, triggering chronic, low-level inflammation that promotes colorectal cancer + leaky gut
Act like detergents to disrupt the mucous layer that lines the gut
That was a fun read, huh? 😅
Listen. I know this research can be taken to the extreme, believe me, I know.
That’s not the goal here. Do not go and freak out over your fridge + pantry.
The goal is to interrupt the “auto-pilot” of just believing that “if it’s on the shelf, it must be safe” + to give you a taste of something better — more REAL!
This homemade ranch mix is DELICIOUS.
It’s 💯 free of food additives.
When you know better, you can do better.
Simple, healthy, sustainable swaps over time will make a massive impact on not just YOUR health, but the health of future generations.
💛 Caitlin
HOMEMADE RANCH MIX
Use 2 TBSP per cup of base (add more to taste)
Ideas for base:
Sour Cream
1/2 C Sour Cream, 1/2 C Mayo
Greek Yogurt