4 Tips for Making Salads That Are Tasty and Nourishing
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- 02 Mar 2023
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For some, anything green and leafy is an immediate yuck. This feeling is entirely valid — there will be no attempts to convert anyone from anti-salad to salad connoisseur.
But for those who are curious to know if salads can really taste that good, the answer is: Yes. They can. And by the end of this article, you’ll have what you need to start your journey to making tasty, nutritious salads.
First, let’s debunk a couple of myths.
Myth: A salad can’t be a meal
Salads have the incredible flexibility to be your favorite side dish or your full meal. Chelsea Whealdon, a registered dietitian at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt, explains that using the “plate method” can help you here.
“With the plate method, the plate is half veggies, 1/4 protein and 1/4 carbs,” she says. “If you’re having a salad as a full meal, add protein and carb sources to make a complete meal. This helps increase the nutritional value and promote satiety.”
If you want to have a salad as a side, Whealdon says to visualize how it fits into the broader meal with the plate method in mind.
When it comes to portion sizes, Whealdon also encourages intuitive eating. “Your body has the natural ability to determine hunger and fullness,” she says. “Everyone’s portion sizes will be different because everyone’s body is different.”
Use the plate method as a good external guide and listen to your body to determine when you’ve had enough.
Myth: The best salads aren’t healthy
While it’s valid that the salads loaded with bacon or fried, greasy toppings taste pretty good, it’s possible to craft a salad that is nutritious and tasty. But most importantly, it’s necessary to define “healthy” when it comes to your meals.
To Whealdon, “healthy” is relative because it can mean different things to different people. She doesn’t believe in the idea that there are objectively healthy foods, but there are some things to consider. Read More…
