Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Have You Eaten Your Salad Today?





Did you know eating a salad almost everyday can be one of the healthy eating habits you can have! Eating salads is a convenient way to work in a couple of servings of vegetables and/or fruit. Green salads are always on the menu of almost every restaurant. You can even buy a side salad (with Romaine lettuce, carrots and tomatoes, available with fat-free or reduced-calorie salad dressing.) Most people enjoy eating salads, even kids! You can even make them your own.

Here are some reasons to start eating your greens today:

Fiberous: Salads contain alot of fiber since there maybe different kinds of fruit. Eating salads that are high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels and prevent constipation.

Getting your daily dose of Fruits and Veggies: We are always told to eat more fruits and vegetables because of the nutrients that helps our bodies. When you are eating more greens, you'll likely have more levels of powerful antioxidants (vitamin C and E, folic acid, lycopene, and alpha- and beta-carotene,) especially if your salad includes some raw vegetables.

Helps you feel satisfied with your diet: If you are on a diet, start with eating salads. Studies have shown that eating lower calorie foods (Like salad) can give you the feeling of being full. The bigger the salad the better, just add less dressing and more veggies.

Use good fats dressing: Good fats are the ones that are found in olive oil, avocado and nuts. These good fats help your body absorb protective phytochemicals. In a recent study, it has been said that a diet that includes plenty of olive oil and raw vegetables is linked to reduced mortality.

Salad is a great starter for meals everyday! Brunos-A Taste of Italy, has a variety of soups that can start your meals off right! Come on in today!

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