Slimming: can you eat a balanced diet with a mixed salad?
It’s all a question of quantities ! Even if you follow a low-calorie diet, the important thing is to don’t forget no nutrients and, above all, continue to have fun. For example, going without starchy foods is the best way to be hungry later on… It is therefore important to consume them as least refined (or as complete) as possible. complete meal salad contains :
– A source of protein : eggs, tuna, salmon, shrimp, chicken breasts…;
– A starchy food as a carbohydrate base, preferably with a low glycemic index: quinoa, brown rice, whole grain pasta or lentils (which can even replace the animal protein base);
– Raw foods and/or cooked foods (vegetables or fruits). If you suffer from bloating, focus instead on alternating the two or on cooked foods;
– A calcium intake (a 30 gram portion of cheese);
– Aromatic herbs which can provide vitamin C, such as parsley, mint, basil, etc.
– Possibly a saucee specially for the taste.
The benefits of mixed salad
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is advisable to eat foods that offer different nutrients, especially focusing on seasonal ones. This is why mixed salad is interesting from a nutritional point of view.
If your salad contains a wide variety of ingredients, it offers a good source of vitamins and minerals what your body needs. You can even choose foods to target a particular property, for example boosting the immune system. Spinach, kale, salmon along with almonds and sunflower seeds contain vitamins for this.
Among the other benefits of salad constituents, whole grains occupy a good place because they are rich in fiber and satiating. Legumes are rich in protein, fiber, vitamin B and minerals. Finally, it is recommended to consume fruits and vegetables at every mealfocusing fresh and seasonal.
The mixed salad is therefore an excellent choice for a complete meal. Here are some recipes easy to test, selected by the editorial staff :