[header] How to make healthier sauces and dressings [title] Try using lower calorie dairy products. [step] Many high-calorie and high-fat sauces and dressings are cream-based. Heavy cream, full-fat buttermilk, or sour cream can really hike up the calorie count on some of these smooth and creamy sauces.
However, be aware that some companies make up for the lack of fat with extra salt or sugar. [substeps] Many dressings and sauces get their delicious flavor from higher fat and higher calorie dairy food.