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According to the CDC, more than 70% of Americans are not getting their recommended daily servings of vegetables, and less than 1 in 10 Americans meet their calorie-specific MyPyramid fruit or vegetable recommendations.
1,2 Raw vegetable salads can be a strong contributor to vegetable consumption. Great-tasting Wish-Bone
® salad dressing is a delicious way to help eat more vegetables.
In addition, the oils in Wish-Bone® help the body better absorb vitamins A and E from salad vegetables as compared to a salad without dressing!*
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The Science of Bioavailability
The addition of vegetable oil to raw vegetable salads increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Simple Ways to Increase Vegetable Intake
To obtain the essential nutrients needed for good health, it's important to eat a variety of foods, including vegetables. Try these tips to increase your vegetable intake.
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Build a Better Salad
Learn the nutritional benefits of ingredients used in salads and get tasty recipes.
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The Benefits of Salads with Dressing+
The Association for Dressings and Sauces recommends salads with dressing as an easy way to help reach the recommended five or more servings of vegetables and fruits per day.
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Eat A Salad A Day+
It's an easy way to get more vegetables in your diet.
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Product Information
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*Vs. salad without dressing. Wish-Bone
® Dressings contain up to 180 Calories, 18g Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, and 340mg Sodium per serving. The actual increase in absorption will vary depending on the amount and type of dressing used and the type of salad. Absorption benefits apply to salad dressings containing 2g fat or greater and to those Wish-Bone
® dressings that have the claim on pack.
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Reference:
1. CDC. Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Adults -United States, 2005 MMWR 2007.56(10):213-217
2. Kimmons JE, Gillespie C, Seymour J, Serdula M, Blanck HM. Fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents and adults in the United States: Percentage meeting individualized recommendations. Medscape J Med. 2009;11(1):26.
The Science of Bioavailability
The absorption of fat-soluble nutrients and bioactives requires the presence of fat, which improves their bioavailabilty.1 The addition of vegetable oil to raw vegetable salads increases the absorption of carotenoids and fat-soluble vitamins, and that nutrient absorption is minimal in the absence of fat. The carotenoid absorption is significantly greater when salad vegetables are topped with full-fat and reduced-fat dressings compared to fat-free dressings.
References
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005. Chapter 6: Fats. Last accessed 1/15/10: http://www.health.gov/DIETARYGUIDELINES/dga2005/document/html/chapter6.htm
Simple Ways to Increase Vegetable Intake
To obtain the essential nutrients needed for good health, it's important to eat a variety of foods. Vegetables are nutrient rich, and have unique blends of nutrients that are often categorized by color. For example, orange and yellow vegetables are abundant in beta carotene, a compound that converts to vitamin A in the body, and dark green vegetables are a good source of vitamin E.
It's time to re-train our taste buds and explore the many flavors and types of vegetables!
BE GOAL-ORIENTED: Start with the end in mind by knowing the number of vegetable servings you'd like to consume during the day. If you find yourself falling short, simply stock up on more veggies at dinner.
GET CREATIVE: Why settle for plain lettuce when you can add a variety of healthy toppings to your salad? Try adding some dried fruit, grated carrots and heart-healthy nuts. Complete with lean meat or tofu and you'll have a protein and fiber powerhouse in your salad bowl!
SAVE MONEY: Fresh produce can be costly, but you can save by purchasing fresh vegetables that are in season and choosing no-salt added canned or frozen vegetables. Canned and frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh and you can often get a greater quantity for your money!
GET KIDS INVOLVED: Encourage children to participate in shopping for vegetables. Ask them to be your “kitchen helpers” and have them participate in easy tasks such as mixing the salad or shaking up the veggies with a salad dressing.
EASILY ADD IN FLAVOR: Tired of the same-old steamed veggies? Jazz up your veggies by marinating them in a light vinaigrette such as Wish-Bone® Light Italian and grill or bake to create a tasty side dish option. Delicious and nutritious!
PLAN AHEAD: When making dinner, chop up extra vegetables for tomorrow's lunch. Pre-packing your meals and snacks is a great way to ensure that you're including vegetables into your daily meal plan!
MAKE MEALS MORE INTERESTING: Give your favorite recipes a make-over! Instead of your usual mashed potato recipe, try adding steamed cauliflower and mashing the potatoes and cauliflower together. The taste is great, the texture is creamy and as an added bonus, you save calories while gaining nutrients! For an extra nutritious pasta sauce, add in grilled vegetables and top over whole grain pasta.
HEALTHY SNACKS: Keep freshly-cut produce refrigerated in a plastic bag as a "grab-and-go" snack.
*Vs. salad without dressing. Wish-Bone® Dressings contain up to 180 Calories, 18g Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, and 340mg Sodium per serving. The actual increase in absorption will vary depending on the amount and type of dressing used and the type of salad. Absorption benefits apply to salad dressings containing 2g fat or greater and to those Wish-Bone® dressings that have the claim on pack.
Which Wish-Bone® reduced-fat dressings have this benefit?