Washington: Adding a little dressing to your salad may boost its benefits, according to a study which found that fat from soybean oil promotes absorption of eight different micronutrients in vegetables.

Better absorption of the nutrients promotes a range of health benefits, including cancer prevention and eyesight preservation, researchers said. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, noted that eating the same salad without the added oil lessens the likelihood that the body will absorb the nutrients.