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  •   #16  
    Christine in CA's AvatarChristine in CA , 04-10-2007 10:56 PM
    Not sure if you have a Trader Joe's around, but Trader Joe's Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette is good. It's mild, not too "vinegar-y". No HFCS, it's only 60 calories for 2 tablespoons, and a little goes a long way. (Note: This one is found in the non-refrigerated section. The balsamic vinaigrette found in the refrigerated section is non-organic and has double the calories).

    Edit: Oops - just noticed you don't like vinegar (but I swear this one's mild!! )
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    rockinrobin's Avatarrockinrobin , 04-11-2007 12:46 AM
    I squeeze on some fresh lemon juice. Or sometimes I use a drop of balsamic vinegar. Both virtually zero calories. I also like to put things in my salad that are very tasty so that I don't need any dressing at all. Like plain tuna. Or taco spiced grilled chicken breast.
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    RoyalAthena's AvatarRoyalAthena , 04-11-2007 01:58 AM
    Help me out!
    What is HCFS??

    Thanks.
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    Christine in CA's AvatarChristine in CA , 04-11-2007 02:54 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RoyalAthena
    What is HCFS??

    Thanks.
    <phew> Now I don't feel so bad for having to Google it: high fructose corn syrup!
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    RitzyFritz's AvatarRitzyFritz , 04-11-2007 09:26 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Penney
    I am looking at my bottle it says sugar - but it is not HFCS. There are only natural ingredients in these dressings....

    I have used the salad spritzers as well.... those are good! If I remember correctly I liked the Raspberry Breeze.
    You are right - I think that IS the reason I didn't get them was the sugar (I am learning the wholefoods way of eating) and not HFCS. Thanks for the clarification! I believe this is the reason I threw my brand new bottle of the Raspberry spritzer away too. I was so excited to find them being so low cal, etc., and then discovered the sugar.

    Thanks again!!
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    RitzyFritz's AvatarRitzyFritz , 04-11-2007 09:28 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Christine in CA
    Not sure if you have a Trader Joe's around, but Trader Joe's Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette is good. It's mild, not too "vinegar-y". No HFCS, it's only 60 calories for 2 tablespoons, and a little goes a long way. (Note: This one is found in the non-refrigerated section. The balsamic vinaigrette found in the refrigerated section is non-organic and has double the calories).

    Edit: Oops - just noticed you don't like vinegar (but I swear this one's mild!! )
    I can tolerate vinegar IF it is mild. Of course, it is probably like everything else, you have to give it time to become something you can tolerate better. I sure WISH we had a Trader Joe's! There isn't one in our WHOLE state!
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    RitzyFritz's AvatarRitzyFritz , 04-11-2007 09:29 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Christine in CA
    <phew> Now I don't feel so bad for having to Google it: high fructose corn syrup!
    Sorry, ladies! I should have remembered when I wondered the same thing and didn't know either! I had to ask when I first saw this too!

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by rockinrobin
    I squeeze on some fresh lemon juice. Or sometimes I use a drop of balsamic vinegar. Both virtually zero calories. I also like to put things in my salad that are very tasty so that I don't need any dressing at all. Like plain tuna. Or taco spiced grilled chicken breast.
    I have wondered about lemon juice but haven't tried it because of its tartness. I will have to do this. I like tuna and chicken on my salads as well, but they seem to make me want MORE dressing! LOL!! Funny how we all deal with things differently, huh? Thanks again!!
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    Glory87's AvatarGlory87 , 04-11-2007 11:14 AM
    As a whole foods follower myself, I'm not as worried about sugar (or honey) as I am by fake stuff (aspartame, HFCS). My current favorite is:

    http://www.anniesnaturals.com/Pages/...dietginger.htm

    It doesn't taste vinegary to me
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    RitzyFritz's AvatarRitzyFritz , 04-11-2007 11:17 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Glory87
    As a whole foods follower myself, I'm not as worried about sugar (or honey) as I am by fake stuff (aspartame, HFCS). My current favorite is:

    http://www.anniesnaturals.com/Pages/...dietginger.htm

    It doesn't taste vinegary to me
    Oh, cool! I just saw this brand show up in our stores recently. Thanks so much!!
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    djs06's Avatardjs06 , 04-11-2007 12:56 PM
    I use those Wishbone spritzers... they're nothing like the fatty dressings I love (mmm blue cheese) but I find that they do, and they're about 20 calories.
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    RitzyFritz's AvatarRitzyFritz , 04-11-2007 01:40 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by djs06
    I use those Wishbone spritzers... they're nothing like the fatty dressings I love (mmm blue cheese) but I find that they do, and they're about 20 calories.
    I threw my bottle away when I saw sugar listed as an ingredient. I will have to see to what extent it is in there and maybe give it a try.
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