Nutritious Low Calorie Salads

 

Quick Fix Low Calorie Salads

Low calorie salads can be a delicious meal packed with nutrition that is satisfying to eat as a meal option. A wide variety of fresh vegetable salads is considered to have significant health benefits high in antioxidants substances that can prevent the slow damage of cells caused by free radical damage. Superfoods are rich in antioxidants sourced from plant-based foods rich in phytonutrients natural compounds found in plant foods such as vegetable fruit, whole grains, and legumes. A diet rich in antioxidants can protect against cellular damage that free radicals cause known as oxidative stress which may lead to inflammation, immune deficiency, heart disease, and respiratory distress. Superfoods provide maximum nutritional benefits with the lowest amount of calories packed with minerals, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants high in nutritional density.

Antioxidants are natural molecules that accrue in certain foods that help neutralize free radicals that can wreak havoc on the body. Low calorie salads base can be prepared 3 days in advance to make quick fix meals a breeze or purchased at your local produce store. Spring mix lettuces can be purchased ready to eat and usually contains tender baby lettuce, spinach, and other edible leaves.  It may also contain red and green romaine lettuces, red and green oak leaf, chard, arugula, endive, spinach, radicchio, and other heirloom lettuces. The exact content of the Spring Mix of lettuces will impact the flavor profile of your salad. One cup of Spring Mix provides an excellent source of vitamin K62 mcg, folate 26 mcg, and only 5 calories per serving. Lettuce greens can create a great base for low calorie salads providing a starting point for any great low calorie salads.

Fantastic low calorie salads and quick fix meal options can be prepared in advance perfect for lunch or dimmer. Vegetables can be purchased separately found in your local grocery store produce section ranging from a wide variety of lettuces, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, string beans, kale, cauliflower, onions garlic, and fruit selections. Vegetables are relatively low in calories and packed with nutrition that can be combined into a verity of delicious salad options. A Cuisinart Salad spinner 3-quart capacity can wash and spin dry fruit and vegetables perfectly suited for individual or two person servings and great for rinsing berries or herbs. Combine your favorite vegetables to create a low calorie salad for lunch or dinner including lean protein and healthy fat options to make a well-balanced meal with dressing on the side. Proteins can help you lose weight boosting your metabolism to burn off calories more effectively. Proteins are an important part of every diet playing a key role in many bodily processes helping the body build and reaper cells, skin, bone, tissue, hair, and nails.

Proteins are one of three micronutrients that are nutrients the body needs in larger amounts.  Proteins are made of 20 long chain amino acids the body uses for normal functioning consumed from good dietary sources including meat, eggs, tofu, soy, quinoa, buckwheat, and dairy. One grilled 3 ounce chicken breast is 204 calories, 3 ounces of boneless beef steak is 214 calories, 2 hard boil eggs 156 calories, 3 ounces of canned tuna in water 156.2 calories, 3 ounces of salmon 176.6, 3 ounces of cod is 70 calories, 3 ounces of chickpeas 101 calories, one cup of cooked quinoa 222 calories, one cup of red beans is 613 calories per serving. Cooked lean proteins can be added to any salad mix of choice topped with 2 tablespoons of crunchy toasted nut option with healthy dressing on the side. Simple Girl Salad Dressing 3 bottle pack contains Sweet Vinaigrette, Sweet Mustard, Citrus Ginger is made with organic ingredients and is ultra low in calories fat free, sugar free, and zero glycemic index so you can enjoy them as dressings, marinades, dips, and sauces any time you want.

Watermelon low calorie salad is an especially nice seasonal option for summer salads eaten as a sweet and savory side dish. Cube 3 cups of fresh seedless watermelon rind removed. Add the cubed watermelon to a large mixing bowl. Peel and slice on Valida Onion into thick slivers then add it to the watermelon. Season the watermelon salad with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper One cup of watermelon is only 46 calories per serving eating as a great summertime treat.

Cheers!

Patricia Lynn

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