Saladsmay be the most lovedand hatedform of getting your veggies during lunch or dinner.
But are salads really as healthy as you may think they are?
And what would happen if you consumed them on a daily basis?
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You might be surprised to uncover just exactly how those daily salads are impacting your diet!
You’ll get a bigger serving of fiber.
“The fiber found in vegetables can also aid in blood cholesterol management,” says Hoover.
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You’ll consume helpful nutrients.
“Only 1 in 10 Americans get the recommended daily amount of vegetables and fruit,” says Amidor.
“This means 90% of Americans are not eating enough vegetables and fruit daily.”
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If you aren’t getting enough, you’re missing out on a lot of important nutrients.
The good news is that salad could be the answer.
Hoover believes that salads are a great way of getting our recommended daily servings of vegetables.
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“I generally recommend making each meal half the plate vegetables.
You may consume more calories and fat.
Both Hoover and Amidor believe that you might watch your calorie intake by carefully selecting your salad toppings.
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You may feel hungry and a bit unsatisfied.
You may feel more bloated.
Salads and raw vegetables can be great for regulating digestion and obtaining helpful nutrients.
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On the flip side though, too many raw vegetables may actually hurt your gut.
