Benefits of Summer Salads

If you are looking for a great salad that is not only refreshing, but also makes a beautiful statement on your table, then Raspberry Romaine salad is a fantastic choice. The best part is, the salad is easy to make. All you will need is fresh spinach, fresh raspberries, shrimps, cherry tomato, white wine vinegar and mustard. Place together all the above ingredients and mix well. Pour the dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated. You will love this crunchy salad. It’s both nutritious and delicious!

Having salads is a great and easy way to get the nutrition your body needs.Salads are so easy to make and you can whip one up in a jiffy! You can try out different salads and include them in your diet almost every day. Just keep some veggies, fruits and a bottle of light salad dressing handy. Make sure the dressing is fat-free and low in calories. With lots of colors, textures and flavors, these salads are very appetizing to look at. They are cool and crunchy: perfect for summer, yet tasty enough to enjoy year-round. Let’s take a look at the benefits of having salads every day.

Get Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

According to the experts, it is a must to eat more fruits and vegetables. Salads are one of the best ways to have them. You can include several different types in one bowl and back a powerful nutritional punch. These nutrient-rich plant foods are so important to our overall health, as our body gets powerful antioxidants and others nutrients that are necessary.

Get Fiber

Salads are rich in fiber, which helps in lowering cholesterol levels and preventing constipation. According to experts it is a must to get fiber in your diet every day. Women need about 25 grams of fiber each day. Men need even more than that- about 38 grams a day! Eating salad is a great way to get plenty of fiber.

Get more Satisfaction

Getting more fiber will make us eat less as we feel fuller all the time and that will eventually help us lose weight too. If you’re trying to lose lose weight, have salads at least once a day. You end up taking fewer calories. Just make sure you are placing more of the greens, fruits and nuts in the salads and less of the dressing.

Now you can see why eating salads are so important in our life! We not only keep our body healthy but also build its immunity levels and keep many diseases at bay.

About the author

Olfa is the founder of OurFamilyWorld and MyKidsGuide: online parenting magazines dedicated to helping stop bullying, keeping kids healthier, providing practical family budgeting tips and sharing easy healthy recipes for the family.

Thank you to Olfa for guest posting.

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