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Your vegetables might be missing something.

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

2026 Issue #35

Why healthy fats belong on your salad

Hi Reader,

Quick question...

If you eat a big salad loaded with fresh vegetables...

...but it's covered in salad dressing...

Is it still healthy?

The answer might surprise you.

Absolutely!

In fact, adding the right kind of dressing can actually help your body absorb more of the nutrients in those vegetables.

Here's why.

Your body uses vitamins for hundreds of jobs every single day—from supporting your immune system and healthy vision to keeping your bones strong and your cells functioning the way they should.

Some vitamins dissolve in water.

Others dissolve in fat.

The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K, and your body needs dietary fat to absorb them efficiently.

That's why I always tell my clients:

It's not just what you eat... it's what you absorb.

So yes...

Adding a healthy fat to your salad can actually make those vegetables work harder for you.

The catch?

Not all salad dressings are created equal.

Many store-bought dressings are made with highly refined seed oils, added sugars, preservatives, and a long list of ingredients you probably wouldn't keep in your own kitchen.

I prefer to keep it simple.

Good olive oil.

Fresh lemon juice.

A splash of vinegar.

A few seasonings.

That's it.

It's fresh, tastes amazing, and takes about two minutes to make.

I've included one of my favorite homemade salad dressings below.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do on the farm!

xo,

Nikki Leary

Owner, Root for NEW

Reiki & Nutrition Services

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Nikki Leary

I’m a nutritional therapy practitioner and natural bodybuilder who helps people shed the pounds for good. No gimmicks. Just real, sustainable weight loss.

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