We get it, a story on a week of pizzas may pull in the SEO, but salads packed with delicious, healthy ingredients is enough to put your pizza deliveries on hold. Salads are nutrition powerhouses, as raw vegetables are high in nutrients, vitamins, fiber and promote weight loss. They also can be fulfilling meals when you add healthy proteins like seeds, nuts, grilled chicken or fish. Avocado is another substantive choice, which is high in fiber, potassium and increases HDL or good cholesterol levels. And for those who rather use their stoves on occasion, salads are a quick, natural meal that requires minimal prep work.
Week of Healthy Salads
Creative add-ons: In the season of salad weather, be inspired by choices that could change the way you eat. A salad does not have to be strictly green but top with your favorite foods like nuts, dried fruit and colorful vegetables, which will boost its nutritional value.
A full meal: Consider a healthy dinner plate of grilled shrimp and natural sides like fruit and wild grain rice. Put the contents of your plate on top of a bed of greens, add a little dressing or lemon, and you have a complete dinner.
Salad for beginners: If the extent of vegetables for you is corn on the cob at a summer cookout, salads can be a viable option if you load on your deli favorites. Cubes of cut ham, turkey, croutons and tomatoes are basics that are both filling and appetizing.
Leafy greens: When food shopping, spend the most time in your market’s produce section, selecting baby green leaves that are high in phytochemicals from plant compounds such as carotenoids. Avoid unhealthy dressings, notably creamy-based selections, which will drench your greens in saturated fat, are high in sodium, and use genetically-modified ingredients. A great option is to make your own oil and vinegar dressing that’s low in fat and aids digestion.
Delicacy: Avoid salad ennui by having an indulgent topping like lobster that’s so succulent, nothing else is needed.
Energy-booster: If you’ve been feeling a bit sluggish, a combination of vegetables and grilled chicken has the right mix of vitamins, minerals and proteins to provide a natural boots. Heighten your salads flavor with delicious and healthy additions like fresh herbs and grilled vegetables.
Raw diet: A salad with sashimi falls into the healthful raw diet category since it includes food that is not cooked or heated above 116 to 118° Fahrenheit. Tuna is high in protein with no trans-fat, which makes it a great accompaniment to vegetables and fruit. The benefits of a raw diet salad include vitality, healthy skin and minimal impact on the environment.
Resources:
Plates: Homer Laughlin
Ramekins: BIA Cordon Bleu
