Health Fitness

Eating more salad is tasty to the palate and a valid source of vitamins and fiber

Salads are a great way to start any lunch or dinner. I find that due to cold and allergy season, I am less drawn to cold foods and more drawn to comfort foods. Then what do I do? I consider different ways to make salads more of a comfort food to appease myself and my family’s taste buds that are still creative, comforting, and healthy. I also find ways to add fruit to my salad, whenever possible, to increase my daily intake of fruits, grains, and fiber.

Hello friends, yes I know, rabbit food, salads are not your first choice. BUT OH, if your salad had a voice, it would tell you about all the healthy fiber, vitamins, and fiber that is great for your digestion. The daily requirements of vegetables, fruits and grains combined in many ways make foods more complete in vitamins and minerals, and palatable at best! Pick and choose a salad that is both sweet and salty on the palate: SATISFY YOUR TASTE WISHES. Salads are a sweet way to eat more fruits and grains, or substitute and improvise, or are meant as a whole meal option too! *** I have listed a few salads that offer unusual nuances for creating or enjoying more salads. There are several ways to add more fiber, grain, or flavorful additions to your salad dishes that have a high impact on your daily nutritional requirements. Add some of my favorites or do your research and add some of your own additives for the optimal balance of vitamins and minerals.

* Coleslaw, Carrot and Pineapple Salad – All raw, and when mixed with vinegar and olive oil it is flavorful and goes easily with chicken or even BBQ ribs.

* Cold Potato Salad- Boiled potatoes with black olives, cumin, olive oil and vinegar- Serve as a side dish along with tasty meat or anything.

*Apple Celery Cranberry Salad – I have a great recipe and I also add walnuts. Is very good! I place a piece of lettuce and a tablespoon of my salad on top and garnish with a small dollop of dried coconut. Serve with meat or chicken.

*Cold Bean Salad – Cold beans of your choice with spices and oils and refrigerated make a great side dish. Serve with meat or chicken

*Cold Beet Salad – Add balsamic vinegar, or your choice of chopped herbs and spices and serve with a serving of greens for extra vitamin absorption. Serve with meat or chicken

*Cold Carrot and Gooseberry Salad- Sliced ​​carrots with added gooseberries, cranberries, and salt and pepper for seasoning. Serve with meat or chicken

*Cold Lentil Salad- Cook lentils, season as usual, let sit, and serve as a salad topped with diced tomato and fresh parsley. Serve with meat, chicken or fish.

*Cold Couscous Salad- Cooked and chilled couscous with spices, chopped vegetables, herbs and spices. Serve with meat or fish.

Salad before, during or after dinner, as some cultures prefer, is a wise way to add more fruits, vegetables or more fiber to your meals. You may find it to be a tastier way to enhance flavor, it can also be a subtle way to increase your fiber intake. Find ways to add chia seeds to your fresh fruit or salad dishes. Add almonds, seaweed, bean sprouts, olives or any other fresh additives for more flavor and benefit to your food.

*** I hope you like it and use my salad suggestions. I have countless recipes and ways to eat and combine fruits and vegetables for rich, healthy or crunchy and sweet salads. Many of my salads are just as tasty as they are healthy! Write me with your salad and recipe suggestions or ask me questions and I can easily create great salad combinations!

*I enjoy learning from you and others offering me knowledge continuously!~

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