Nuts

Almonds, pistachios, cashews, and walnuts are all great sources of protein, so make sure to top your salads with some nuts. They’ll boost your protein intake and make salads more crunchy and enjoyable.

Lentils

Lentils are not only high in protein and fiber, they also add wonderful flavor and texture to your salads and make them richer as well.

Beans

With around 15 grams of protein per cup, beans are one of the tastiest and most nutritious kinds of foods you can add to your salads.

Tofu

This soy-based food is a great source of protein, which is why it’s a staple in vegetarian diet. Only one cup of tofu can add up to 20 grams of protein to your salads.

Eggs

Last but not least, eggs are the most popular protein-rich food you can add to your salads. Any salad with hard-boiled eggs can boost protein intake and keep you full for hours.

The post 5 Great Ways to Add Protein to Your Salads appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 beetroots
• 2 artichokes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 red onion
• 1/2 cup lentils
• rocket leaves
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. To make the salad simply slice the beetroot into thin strips and cut the artichokes into chunks.
2. Grind the garlic, finely dice the red onion, and mix together with the lentils, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

The post Try Out This Powerful Vegan and Gluten Free Salad appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini
• 2 finely chopped cloves garlic
• 2 large carrots
• 1 cucumber
• 2 large skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin slices)
• 5 finely sliced scallions
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• thumb-size piece fresh ginger, chopped into tiny pieces
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• handful chopped salted peanuts
• 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil

For the satay sauce:

• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• thumb-size piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
• 1 chopped small red chili pepper

Instructions:

• Get a bowl and add the coriander, ginger, turmeric, sugar, garlic, and cumin. Put the chicken in the spices and let it stay for at least half an hour. A great idea is to leave it overnight as well.
• Set the stove to medium-high and add the oil to a pan. Start cooking the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until it’s done.
• For the peanut sauce, you need to combine the garlic, chili, ginger with a little oil in a pan. Mix everything constantly on the stove for 30 to 40 seconds. Pour the lime juice, soy sauce, coconut milk, and peanut butter. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cut the carrots, zucchini, and cucumber into strands. Add the vegetables in a bowl, include the scallions and finish off with the sauce. Top everything off with the chicken and chopped peanuts.

The post Chicken Satay Salad is a Tasty Way to Stay Healthy appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Audra Wilson, a registered dietitian, shared with PopSugar the ways to create the best salads. Here are her four pro tips.

Lots of Vegetables

“It’s a cliche, but try to eat the rainbow,” Audra said. Your salad should have greens like spinach, kale, or lettuce and whatever other vegetables you like you can include in the salad. Tomatoes, peppers, carrots, cucumbers – the choice is yours.

Protein

Protein will help you feel full and helps build muscle. “A lot of times people skip the protein on the salad,” Audra told PopSugar. Include fish, eggs, meat, chicken, tofu, or any other proteins you desire.

“Try to get about three or four ounces, about the size of your palm,” she said.

Carbs

It’s best to include complex carbs because they take longer to digest and they keep you satisfied longer. Add a half a cup of beans, grains, or pasta. The carbs should not be the star of the salad; they should be there as an extra topping.

Fats

“You want to have some fat in your salad not only for digesting your fat-soluble vitamins but also for satiety,” Audra said. You can get fats from the dressing – a vinaigrette or yogurt dressing works well.

The post How To Build a Satisfying Salad appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Creamy Dressings

Creamy dressings such as ranch and blue cheese are often very high in calories and fat, and they won’t make your salad any healthier.

Croutons

Bread croutons are very popular salad dressing, but you should avoid them if you don’t want a carb-heavy salad.

Honey Glazed Nuts

If you’re a fan of adding nuts to your salad, at least try to avoid honey glazed ones since your sugar intake will end up going through the roof.

Bacon Bits

Bacon sounds like an ingredient that no one in their right mind would put in a salad, but it’s actually a pretty popular addition. However. it’s an extremely counter-productive option.

Fried Foods

Adding fried foods to your salad is recipe for disaster, since they’re loaded with unnecessary calories and sodium.

The post 5 Ingredients You Should Avoid Adding to Your Salad appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Nuts

Almonds, pistachios, cashews, and walnuts are all great sources of protein, so make sure to top your salads with some nuts. They’ll boost your protein intake and make salads more crunchy and enjoyable.

Lentils

Lentils are not only high in protein and fiber, they also add wonderful flavor and texture to your salads and make them richer as well.

Beans

With around 15 grams of protein per cup, beans are one of the tastiest and most nutritious kinds of foods you can add to your salads.

Tofu

This soy-based food is a great source of protein, which is why it’s a staple in vegetarian diet. Only one cup of tofu can add up to 20 grams of protein to your salads.

Eggs

Last but not least, eggs are the most popular protein-rich food you can add to your salads. Any salad with hard-boiled eggs can boost protein intake and keep you full for hours.

The post 5 Great Ways to Add Protein to Your Salads appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 beetroots
• 2 artichokes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 red onion
• 1/2 cup lentils
• rocket leaves
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. To make the salad simply slice the beetroot into thin strips and cut the artichokes into chunks.
2. Grind the garlic, finely dice the red onion, and mix together with the lentils, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

The post Try Out This Powerful Vegan and Gluten Free Salad appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini
• 2 finely chopped cloves garlic
• 2 large carrots
• 1 cucumber
• 2 large skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin slices)
• 5 finely sliced scallions
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• thumb-size piece fresh ginger, chopped into tiny pieces
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• handful chopped salted peanuts
• 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil

For the satay sauce:

• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• thumb-size piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
• 1 chopped small red chili pepper

Instructions:

• Get a bowl and add the coriander, ginger, turmeric, sugar, garlic, and cumin. Put the chicken in the spices and let it stay for at least half an hour. A great idea is to leave it overnight as well.
• Set the stove to medium-high and add the oil to a pan. Start cooking the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until it’s done.
• For the peanut sauce, you need to combine the garlic, chili, ginger with a little oil in a pan. Mix everything constantly on the stove for 30 to 40 seconds. Pour the lime juice, soy sauce, coconut milk, and peanut butter. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cut the carrots, zucchini, and cucumber into strands. Add the vegetables in a bowl, include the scallions and finish off with the sauce. Top everything off with the chicken and chopped peanuts.

The post Chicken Satay Salad is a Tasty Way to Stay Healthy appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Audra Wilson, a registered dietitian, shared with PopSugar the ways to create the best salads. Here are her four pro tips.

Lots of Vegetables

“It’s a cliche, but try to eat the rainbow,” Audra said. Your salad should have greens like spinach, kale, or lettuce and whatever other vegetables you like you can include in the salad. Tomatoes, peppers, carrots, cucumbers – the choice is yours.

Protein

Protein will help you feel full and helps build muscle. “A lot of times people skip the protein on the salad,” Audra told PopSugar. Include fish, eggs, meat, chicken, tofu, or any other proteins you desire.

“Try to get about three or four ounces, about the size of your palm,” she said.

Carbs

It’s best to include complex carbs because they take longer to digest and they keep you satisfied longer. Add a half a cup of beans, grains, or pasta. The carbs should not be the star of the salad; they should be there as an extra topping.

Fats

“You want to have some fat in your salad not only for digesting your fat-soluble vitamins but also for satiety,” Audra said. You can get fats from the dressing – a vinaigrette or yogurt dressing works well.

The post How To Build a Satisfying Salad appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Creamy Dressings

Creamy dressings such as ranch and blue cheese are often very high in calories and fat, and they won’t make your salad any healthier.

Croutons

Bread croutons are very popular salad dressing, but you should avoid them if you don’t want a carb-heavy salad.

Honey Glazed Nuts

If you’re a fan of adding nuts to your salad, at least try to avoid honey glazed ones since your sugar intake will end up going through the roof.

Bacon Bits

Bacon sounds like an ingredient that no one in their right mind would put in a salad, but it’s actually a pretty popular addition. However. it’s an extremely counter-productive option.

Fried Foods

Adding fried foods to your salad is recipe for disaster, since they’re loaded with unnecessary calories and sodium.

The post 5 Ingredients You Should Avoid Adding to Your Salad appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.