DO YOU KNOW WHAT SALAD DOES TO YOUR BODY?

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I’m sure we all love salad, mostly because of its delicious taste especially when dressed, but the nutritional value of salad would even make you rush to the grocery store so you can prepare some salad ASAP.

According to experts, eating salad almost every day may be one of the healthiest eating habits you can adopt and below are some of the reasons why.

1. LOW IN CALORIES

Salads are healthy and one good thing with salads is that they are low in calories especially if not mixed with any fried ingredients. They can help you lose weight—if you are worried about the calorie content in a meal, salads are one of best choices out there for you.

2. SALADS ARE RICH IN FIBRE

Salads are a good source of fibre, and help the body reduce cholesterol and constipation.

3. GOOD SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANTS

Salads are a good source of antioxidants that can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

4. THEY ARE A GOOD SOURCE FOR MINERALS AND VITAMINS

If you need your body to be fortified with a delicious meal that’s rich in minerals and vitamins then salad is your go to food. Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and many other vitamins and minerals; these nutrients help maintain strong bones, healthy blood, fight infection, heal wounds, and fight against cancer and heart diseases with a host of other functions.

5. SALADS ARE SATISFYING

Experts believe that foods which are visually enticing are the most satisfying. Salads come in varied types, textures, shapes and colours and this makes it all the more enticing to the eye and visually satisfying as well.

6. THEY ARE EASY TO DIGEST

Unlike fatty meals and solid carbohydrates, salads are easier to digest and do not leave you bloated. Inasmuch as they are satisfying, they do not leave you feeling lethargic.

 

Did I just give you more reasons to eat salad? Experts believe that people who eat lots of raw vegetables have a reduced mortality. Now who wants to live longer?

S.O.Z  

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