salads Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:29:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png salads Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Why You Should be Including These Leafy Greens in Your Meals Every Day https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-you-should-be-including-these-leafy-greens-in-your-meals-every-day/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:33:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21713 When you think of healthy foods, vegetables are often top of the list. But not all vegetables are created equally and most people aren’t eating enough leafy greens. These vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and can offer numerous health benefits. Here are some leafy greens to eat every day. Kale Kale is […]

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]]> When you think of healthy foods, vegetables are often top of the list. But not all vegetables are created equally and most people aren’t eating enough leafy greens. These vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and can offer numerous health benefits. Here are some leafy greens to eat every day.

Kale

Kale is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Vitamins K, A, and C are highly prevalent in kale and it contains lutein and beta-carotene which can reduce the risk of diseases. It is best consumed raw, as cooking it can reduce the nutrient value, so add it to your lunchtime salad and enjoy the benefits.

Collard Greens

Collard greens are a loose leaf green, with a slightly bitter taste, so they’re best served cooked with some flavor. They are a great source of calcium and vitamins A, B9 (folate), and C and one of the best sources of vitamin K, which can reduce blood clotting.

Spinach

Spinach is a common leafy green used in salads, frittatas, on top of pizza, and for smoothies. One cup of raw spinach provides you with 181% of your daily value of vitamin K. It’s also packed with folate which helps with red blood cell production and is needed for women when they are pregnant.

Arugula

This leafy green, otherwise known as rocket, has a slightly peppery taste and is often used in salads or added as a garnish on top of a sandwich. It is one of the best sources of dietary nitrates, which helps to increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure.

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]]> Useful Tips For Replacing Unhealthy Salad Toppings https://yourdailysportfix.com/useful-tips-for-replacing-unhealthy-salad-toppings/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 08:12:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20706 A lot of people can’t imagine eating their salad without croutons, cheese, and creamy dressings, but many of these popular salad toppings happen to be pretty unhealthy. If you’re trying to keep your salads on the healthy side, here are some more nutritious replacements that you should try instead. Creamy Dressings You don’t need heavy […]

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]]> A lot of people can’t imagine eating their salad without croutons, cheese, and creamy dressings, but many of these popular salad toppings happen to be pretty unhealthy. If you’re trying to keep your salads on the healthy side, here are some more nutritious replacements that you should try instead.

Creamy Dressings

You don’t need heavy dressings to add creaminess to your salads. Greek yogurt, hummus, and avocados will get the job done, but making your own salad dressings is also an option.

Croutons

The best replacement for croutons in your salad is… well, pretty much nothing since they’re completely unnecessary. If you insist on having them, consider making them on your own with toasted whole grain bread.

Dairy Cheese

Baked tofu and dairy-free cheeses are a great replacement for the real thing—just make sure to check the label since they’re sometimes packed with unnecessary additives.

Salted Nuts

Adding nuts to your salad is all fun and games—make sure they’re unsalted and raw so they wouldn’t be packed with huge amounts of fat and sodium.

Bacon Bits

Processed meats such as bacon beats don’t belong anywhere near your salads, so try replacing them with roasted chickpeas, beans, or tempeh for an epic flavor boost.

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]]> These Unhealthy Dressings Are Doing No Favors to Your Salad https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-unhealthy-dressings-are-doing-no-favors-to-your-salad/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:18:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18333 Many people see salad as the ultimate healthy food, but there are many ways you can ruin its nutritious properties. Unhealthy dressings can turn your salad into a fat-rich calorie bomb, and here are three that don’t belong anywhere near your healthy salad. Caesar Dressing Parmesan cheese, oil, and egg yolks are the main ingredients […]

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]]> Many people see salad as the ultimate healthy food, but there are many ways you can ruin its nutritious properties. Unhealthy dressings can turn your salad into a fat-rich calorie bomb, and here are three that don’t belong anywhere near your healthy salad.

Caesar Dressing

Parmesan cheese, oil, and egg yolks are the main ingredients of Caesar dressing, so it’s not difficult to see why it can be unhealthy. In addition to being high in calories and sodium, this popular dressing has extremely high-fat content, so it’s best avoided.

Ranch

It’s pretty difficult to name a salad dressing that’s more popular than Ranch, but your healthy salads won’t benefit from this dressing. Made with buttermilk, garlic, onion, and herbs, this beloved dressing isn’t the healthiest possible option on the market because it’s loaded with sodium and saturated fats.

Thousand Island

Like the majority of other mayonnaise-based dressings, Thousand Island won’t do any favors to your healthy diet. It’s loaded with saturated fats, sodium, and sugars, so it barely has any nutritional value, and it could potentially lead to high cholesterol if you consume it on a regular basis.

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]]> Chicken Satay Salad is a Tasty Way to Stay Healthy https://yourdailysportfix.com/chicken-satay-salad-is-a-tasty-way-to-stay-healthy/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=6152 Chicken satay salad is a very simple solution for when you’re craving something healthy and delicious. Here’s an easy, delicious recipe for you to try. 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 […]

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]]> Chicken satay salad is a very simple solution for when you’re craving something healthy and delicious. Here’s an easy, delicious recipe for you to try.

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.

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]]> 3 Great Summer Salads From Around the World https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-great-summer-salads-from-around-the-world/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:16:50 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=5467 Since we are in the middle of the summer, salads are a great choice for the hot weather, and they also help you maintain good health and lose weight. Here are three delicious salads that will keep you feel full while nourishing your body!   Greek Salad    This salad comes from the Balkans and the Mediterranean. […]

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]]> Since we are in the middle of the summer, salads are a great choice for the hot weather, and they also help you maintain good health and lose weight. Here are three delicious salads that will keep you feel full while nourishing your body!  

Greek Salad   

This salad comes from the Balkans and the Mediterranean. It’s made by chopping and mixing tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions with feta cheese and olives. This light salad should be simply dressed with olive oil and seasoned with oregano. It’s really healthy and nutritious, considering that the cheese adds protein to it.  

Mexican Corn Salad  

The Mexican corn salad is also a very nutritious dish, usually consisting of husked corn, paprika, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and lime juice, which adds a refreshing note to it. This salad gives a lot of space for improvising because you can add different ingredients like parmesan or hot peppers to make it even more flavorful. 

 

Italian Pasta Salad  

This salad can easily substitute a meal, as it is rich in carbs and protein. It’s a pretty diverse dish since the basic ingredients mix well with many other foods. Basically, it’s made by mixing pasta with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and paprika, then adding cheese and a vinaigrette.  

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> salads Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:29:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png salads Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Why You Should be Including These Leafy Greens in Your Meals Every Day https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-you-should-be-including-these-leafy-greens-in-your-meals-every-day/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:33:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21713 When you think of healthy foods, vegetables are often top of the list. But not all vegetables are created equally and most people aren’t eating enough leafy greens. These vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and can offer numerous health benefits. Here are some leafy greens to eat every day. Kale Kale is […]

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]]> When you think of healthy foods, vegetables are often top of the list. But not all vegetables are created equally and most people aren’t eating enough leafy greens. These vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and can offer numerous health benefits. Here are some leafy greens to eat every day.

Kale

Kale is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Vitamins K, A, and C are highly prevalent in kale and it contains lutein and beta-carotene which can reduce the risk of diseases. It is best consumed raw, as cooking it can reduce the nutrient value, so add it to your lunchtime salad and enjoy the benefits.

Collard Greens

Collard greens are a loose leaf green, with a slightly bitter taste, so they’re best served cooked with some flavor. They are a great source of calcium and vitamins A, B9 (folate), and C and one of the best sources of vitamin K, which can reduce blood clotting.

Spinach

Spinach is a common leafy green used in salads, frittatas, on top of pizza, and for smoothies. One cup of raw spinach provides you with 181% of your daily value of vitamin K. It’s also packed with folate which helps with red blood cell production and is needed for women when they are pregnant.

Arugula

This leafy green, otherwise known as rocket, has a slightly peppery taste and is often used in salads or added as a garnish on top of a sandwich. It is one of the best sources of dietary nitrates, which helps to increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure.

The post Why You Should be Including These Leafy Greens in Your Meals Every Day appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> Useful Tips For Replacing Unhealthy Salad Toppings https://yourdailysportfix.com/useful-tips-for-replacing-unhealthy-salad-toppings/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 08:12:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20706 A lot of people can’t imagine eating their salad without croutons, cheese, and creamy dressings, but many of these popular salad toppings happen to be pretty unhealthy. If you’re trying to keep your salads on the healthy side, here are some more nutritious replacements that you should try instead. Creamy Dressings You don’t need heavy […]

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]]> A lot of people can’t imagine eating their salad without croutons, cheese, and creamy dressings, but many of these popular salad toppings happen to be pretty unhealthy. If you’re trying to keep your salads on the healthy side, here are some more nutritious replacements that you should try instead.

Creamy Dressings

You don’t need heavy dressings to add creaminess to your salads. Greek yogurt, hummus, and avocados will get the job done, but making your own salad dressings is also an option.

Croutons

The best replacement for croutons in your salad is… well, pretty much nothing since they’re completely unnecessary. If you insist on having them, consider making them on your own with toasted whole grain bread.

Dairy Cheese

Baked tofu and dairy-free cheeses are a great replacement for the real thing—just make sure to check the label since they’re sometimes packed with unnecessary additives.

Salted Nuts

Adding nuts to your salad is all fun and games—make sure they’re unsalted and raw so they wouldn’t be packed with huge amounts of fat and sodium.

Bacon Bits

Processed meats such as bacon beats don’t belong anywhere near your salads, so try replacing them with roasted chickpeas, beans, or tempeh for an epic flavor boost.

The post Useful Tips For Replacing Unhealthy Salad Toppings appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> These Unhealthy Dressings Are Doing No Favors to Your Salad https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-unhealthy-dressings-are-doing-no-favors-to-your-salad/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:18:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18333 Many people see salad as the ultimate healthy food, but there are many ways you can ruin its nutritious properties. Unhealthy dressings can turn your salad into a fat-rich calorie bomb, and here are three that don’t belong anywhere near your healthy salad. Caesar Dressing Parmesan cheese, oil, and egg yolks are the main ingredients […]

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]]> Many people see salad as the ultimate healthy food, but there are many ways you can ruin its nutritious properties. Unhealthy dressings can turn your salad into a fat-rich calorie bomb, and here are three that don’t belong anywhere near your healthy salad.

Caesar Dressing

Parmesan cheese, oil, and egg yolks are the main ingredients of Caesar dressing, so it’s not difficult to see why it can be unhealthy. In addition to being high in calories and sodium, this popular dressing has extremely high-fat content, so it’s best avoided.

Ranch

It’s pretty difficult to name a salad dressing that’s more popular than Ranch, but your healthy salads won’t benefit from this dressing. Made with buttermilk, garlic, onion, and herbs, this beloved dressing isn’t the healthiest possible option on the market because it’s loaded with sodium and saturated fats.

Thousand Island

Like the majority of other mayonnaise-based dressings, Thousand Island won’t do any favors to your healthy diet. It’s loaded with saturated fats, sodium, and sugars, so it barely has any nutritional value, and it could potentially lead to high cholesterol if you consume it on a regular basis.

The post These Unhealthy Dressings Are Doing No Favors to Your Salad appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> Chicken Satay Salad is a Tasty Way to Stay Healthy https://yourdailysportfix.com/chicken-satay-salad-is-a-tasty-way-to-stay-healthy/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=6152 Chicken satay salad is a very simple solution for when you’re craving something healthy and delicious. Here’s an easy, delicious recipe for you to try. 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 […]

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]]> Chicken satay salad is a very simple solution for when you’re craving something healthy and delicious. Here’s an easy, delicious recipe for you to try.

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.

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]]> 3 Great Summer Salads From Around the World https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-great-summer-salads-from-around-the-world/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:16:50 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=5467 Since we are in the middle of the summer, salads are a great choice for the hot weather, and they also help you maintain good health and lose weight. Here are three delicious salads that will keep you feel full while nourishing your body!   Greek Salad    This salad comes from the Balkans and the Mediterranean. […]

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]]> Since we are in the middle of the summer, salads are a great choice for the hot weather, and they also help you maintain good health and lose weight. Here are three delicious salads that will keep you feel full while nourishing your body!  

Greek Salad   

This salad comes from the Balkans and the Mediterranean. It’s made by chopping and mixing tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions with feta cheese and olives. This light salad should be simply dressed with olive oil and seasoned with oregano. It’s really healthy and nutritious, considering that the cheese adds protein to it.  

Mexican Corn Salad  

The Mexican corn salad is also a very nutritious dish, usually consisting of husked corn, paprika, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and lime juice, which adds a refreshing note to it. This salad gives a lot of space for improvising because you can add different ingredients like parmesan or hot peppers to make it even more flavorful. 

 

Italian Pasta Salad  

This salad can easily substitute a meal, as it is rich in carbs and protein. It’s a pretty diverse dish since the basic ingredients mix well with many other foods. Basically, it’s made by mixing pasta with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and paprika, then adding cheese and a vinaigrette.  

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