Salads are my favorite lunch food because they are quick, easy, and delicious. They give me the energy I need without making me feel bogged down and satisfy my hunger for at least 3-4 hours. Salads are mostly vegetables so they have tons of fiber along with age-defying phytonutrients and antioxidants. Here are three of my favorite salads which can be eaten at home or packed for lunch to-go.
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3 Simple Protein-Charged Salads
6 Tips for Eating Out
While eating out is an occasional treat for some, it is part of an every day routine for others. Those who eat out frequently may find it considerably more challenging to lose weight. If you fall into this category, try following these simple guidelines the next time you place your order.
Why You Should Avoid the Acai Berry Diet
The acai berry grows on palms found in the Amazonian rain forest of Brazil. Touted for its high concentration of antioxidants and fiber, acai has become a supplement sensation. I will be the first to agree that antioxidants and fiber are essential for both wellness and weight loss, but are acai supplements the best way to get them? Before you latch on to the acai diet craze, take a deeper look.
Picking the Perfect Peach
To pick the best fruits and vegetables possible, you must fully engage your senses. A peach that is heavy for it’s size, fragrant, has smooth skin, rich color, and gives under moderate pressure of your thumb will be a juicy, sweet, delicious experience. Follow these guidelines the next time you are at the supermarket.
The 2 Most Valuable Nutrition Tips
There are hundreds of nutrition tips that I can share with you, but the two most valuable ones that will make the biggest difference in your waistline and health are 1) drink plenty of water and 2) eat lots of vegetables. This may seem oversimplified, but it really is that basic.
