like many other people, i LOVE ranch dressing. but i hear it's not healthy, cuz it has MSG. is that the only reason? and what exactly does MSG do??
2007-06-06 11:14:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
MSG is a preservative that acts as salt would in curing foods. It tastes like salt and is widely used as salt in other countries. Ranch Dressing is also "bad" for you if you guzzle it down all day, every day, because of it's fat content. Don't freak out on a little ranch dressing tho, we need some fat to keep our hair from falling out.
2007-06-06 11:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mizz SJG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's bad for you because it has all the delicious high fat items in it like whole fat milk, sour cream, butter fat, etc. It's all those things that give you the creamy mouthfeel we love but it is high in fat (mostly saturated fats) and calories so not exactly the healthiest thing in the world. Some brands do not have MSG, I'm not sure of the negative effects of MSG, but you can get a low fat ranch dressing that is just as good. My personal favorite it Ken's Steakhouse Lite Ranch!
2007-06-06 18:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by Elphaba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is high in fat and calories, as well as the MSG. I am not exactly sure what the dangers of MSG are, but I heard that it can lead to cancer supposedly.
Hope I helped!
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2007-06-06 18:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
MSG is a flavor enhancer. There is such a thing as low fat ranch.
2007-06-06 18:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything is okay in moderation.
some folks have allergies to msg
MSG is usually produced through fermentation, a process similar to that used in making beer, vinegar and yogurt. The process usually begins with the fermentation of corn, sugar beets or sugar cane. The finished product is a pure, white crystal which dissolves easily and blends well in many foods.
2007-06-06 18:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure about the MSG, but ya i guess it's not healthy, IT's fattening, and that stuff.. But I love it too. I had it on a salad, I love it with chips, veggies, pizza, chicken!!! yum
...and the fat free kind does not cut it!
2007-06-06 18:56:14 · answer #6 · answered by Silly9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also has a lot of fat in it. MSG can cause headaches and tummy troubles in some.
2007-06-06 18:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by Shrieking Panda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love ranch too. I hope its not bad for you. I don't need to eat any more unhealty foods...
2007-06-06 18:20:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
umm cuz itz high in fat. itz basically mayo and oil. need i say more?
2007-06-06 22:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by matt . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT MAKES YOU FAT!!! AN ANOREXIC PERSONS WORST FEAR! AHHHHHHH!
2007-06-06 18:18:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋