Healthy Salad Recipes

Salads are a fun way to include high-nutrient vegetables to boost our mental and physical energy. These salads can help combat that dreaded “Brain Fog”. Be an artist with the texture and colour!

Below are suggestions to include in the mix:

  • Handful of greens

    • Spinach, arugala, Swiss chard, kale etc…

      • Anti-oxidants

  • Sprinkle of seeds adds crunch

    • Pumpkin, sunflower, etc…

    • 1-2 tbs of chia seeds/ hemp hearts/ groundup flax seeds

  • Nuts adds crunch

    • Almond slivers, walnuts, pecans, cashews, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, ect…

      • can add fibre, protein, good fats, iron

  • Vegetables

    • Red cabbage, peppers, cucumber, celery, tomatoes, beets, radish, green beans, etc…

    • Onions, scallions, garlic

  • Protein

    • Eggs, tofu, chicken, tuna, sardines, cheese (feta, brie, roquefort, cheddar), beans, etc…

      • Adds fibre + magnesium

  • Good Fats

    • Olive Oil, avocados, salmon, anchovies for the ones who love the salty taste, etc…

      • Easy dressing = Oil + lemon juice or vinegar

  • Cooked Grains

    • Brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, couscous, etc…

  • Fresh cut up Herbs

    • Parsley, basil, chives, cilantro etc…

  • Extras

    • Fruits

      • Oranges, pears, cranberries, etc…

    • 1 tbs of nutritional yeast

      • Packed with B vitamins

      • Cheesy taste

  • Salad Dressings always whisk together before adding to your salad

    • think of oils such as olive oil, avocado, flaxseed, grapeseed a good source of vitamin E or nut oils.

    • in a 2 to 1 ratio with vinegar (e.g. balsamic, wine, rice, apple cider) or lemon juice

    • seasonings e.g. pink salt, pepper, mustard seed, garlic the list goes on

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Eating HabitsCarolyn BComment