Is your salad making you fat?
Was your immediate response to this question- no, it’s a salad.
Let's be sure.
Most people who are on a plan to lose weight immediately add salads to their meal plan. Good thinking, add more greens and fiber.
However, they also want it to taste really good so they add cheese, bacon bits, creamy dressing by the bucket full- and now you have a calorie bomb.
This is can likely be more fat and calories than eating a burger
Here are tips to making a high nutrient, lower calorie, great tasting salad.
1- Add chopped nuts or seeds- keep them raw or roasted, not candied. These add nutrients, fiber and the crunchiness enhances the satisfaction of your meal.
2- Add bright veggies or fruit. The bright color is appealing and adds nutrients and great flavors. Use your imagination and experiment.
3- Add protein. Grilled fish, chicken, even lean beef. Mixing the protein slows digestion, repairs muscles and adds to your fullness.
4 – Put the dressing in the bowl first – Measure and pour your dressing in the tossing bowl first and then add the ingredients to toss. This controls the fat content of the dressing and makes for a lighter salad. Remember that even olive oil is 15 grams of fat per tablespoon and adds up quickly.Now you have a tasty, healthy salad. Enjoy. Be well
Coach Greg
www.coachgregsbootcamps.com
www.lefeverwellness.com
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