Hello again, my friend! If you're reading this it is probably because you are BORED of your salads, or you thought that was a pretty cover photo. Either way is totally fair. Today, I am sharing with you the 5 BEST ingredients to boost your salad.
To give you some background, I live in a sorority house, so I don't have much freedom over my food unless I want to pay for additional food each day. Therefore, there are a few things that I have discovered that you can buy to boost your salad to make you fuller and more satisfied after choosing to eat the salad bar for lunch or dinner.
1) Beets: Okay first, beets taste INCREDIBLE, however they have great nutritional benefits as well. If you are an athlete, beets have been proven to boost your endurance in workouts. Additionally, beets are incredible foods that can actually lower your blood pressure.
2) Goat Cheese: Great source of protein, calcium, and fats. If there is not grilled chicken or good protein in the salad bar, opt for a nutritious cheese like goat cheese. This also will enhance the flavor and excitement of your bowl.
3) Walnuts: Yummy and filling. There is not point to eating healthy if you just never stop eating because nothing fills you up. Nuts are a great source of protein and will fill you up if the greens aren't doing the trick.
4) Chia Seeds: First, these can go in ANYTHING (smoothies, oatmeal, cereal, salads) and they are super. The are loaded with antioxidants and have VERY minimal calories and don't ruin the taste of your food. They can also be used to add texture to your salad.
5) Avocado: FATS don't make you fat. Okay, I have said my peace. Increasing your fat intake can actually help with digestion and hormonal balances. Avocado is a tasty source of healthy fat.
xo,
Emma Joy
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