Well, maybe not the BEST
but also, not the worst!
Buttermilk is actually not too bad (not nearly as bad as it sounds!). Usually it is only 1% or 2% butterfat. It is difficult to find organic buttermilk, tho, as most people think the idea (or taste) is icky. You might be able to find it at a good health food store.
The mayo while also not good can be made, well, less "not good". If you have a VitaMix or other really good blender you can make your own; the VM recipe book has a recipe that uses egg beaters, oil (so you can use a "healthy" oil like light olive or flaxseed), lemon juice, dry mustard and salt. It actually tastes like "real" mayo - probably because it IS!. Still, it's a lot of fat, but at least you can sub out to better ones.
Some would also say, if it makes you eat LOTS of broccoli, that is a good thing despite a little bit of fat!
Good luck with your culinary adventures!
Much love,
Chris
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