Is ranch dressing healthy to eat with carrots?

**Steven** · 03-01-2009, 02:14 AM

instead of me snacking on icecream and all the junk i have that my parents buy i decided to eat carrots, i like carrots without ranch dressing but i like it a lil more with ranch dressing. how big effect is it if i eat 2-3 big carrots everyday with ranch dressing?

**Axiom** · 03-01-2009, 02:14 AM

Well it's still healthier than snacking on junk food, but remember that ranch dressing is pretty fatty, so don't go overboard on it.

**PrettygirlH** · 03-01-2009, 02:14 AM

Sometimes it healthy but read the label on the ranch dressings to see how much fat is in it and the serving but don't to crazy with the ranch like spilling it all over the carrots that is fattening once that happened to me so i get a little bowl of ranch dressing and those big giant carrots put like a little bit of it on each bit instead of dipping it in like its swimming in it, but try not to eat with it you will not get as much calories but maybe try not eating a big amount of carrots with ranch

**MreGrummp** · 03-01-2009, 02:15 AM

Ranch dressing is no more healthy or unhealthy than any other cream-based dressing.

**p0oh** · 03-01-2009, 02:15 AM

It depends.
Ranch dressing has a lot of fat! You don't know how much fat it has.
If you watch your diet and try to maintain your weight, don't eat ranch dressing. But, health-wise, carrots absolutely better than junk food.
Ice cream is bad, why don't you try frozen yogurt? Taste lighter and good!

**Katie** · 03-01-2009, 02:15 AM

it's fine in moderation. ranch dressing can be high in fat and calories, so try not to go crazy with it.

**JamesWatkin** · 03-01-2009, 02:15 AM

It is fine in moderation. A tablespoon for the day.

You can find tons of great tasting low-fat or fat free versions too.

And if you are adventurous, you could try flavored vinegars and use them to your hearts content.

**christnp** · 03-01-2009, 02:16 AM

Ranch dressing is high in fat, but you're not eating that much of it, plus you're eating it with something really healthy. If it makes you happy and distracts you from really unhealthy snacks, it's definitely a good choice. Carrots are great because they fill you up. Other junky snacks give you a hunger rebound, so you're looking for something else to eat in half an hour.

**Govworker** · 03-01-2009, 02:16 AM

Sure

**ttTexasChicktt** · 03-01-2009, 02:16 AM

ranch is a buttermilk based dressing. Try hummus instead!

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