A Salad A Day

When you think of the Atkins diet you generally think of what you see on TV. The frying sausages and other fat ridden meats sitting in a fry pan. This is actually far from the what Atkins was all about. Some people say that they were on the Atkins diet and just ate meat. They were just listening to other people and using the term Atkins. So what they heard was what they thought Atkins was.

It may surprise you, if you actually followed the Atkins diet, that vegetables were a very important part of everyday eating. Three cups of vegetables to be exact. Two of which were salad greens. Very important for the digestion system, and a very good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Everyday two cups of salad greens. I don't know of anyone not on a diet actually eats salad unless they were at a steak house.

I actually should eat more salads. Everyone would benefit from eating more salads, unless their vegan. If you want to lose weight then eating a salad will help. The fiber will slow the digestive system allowing blood sugar levels to equalize and the bulk will reduce the amount of food you consume. Adding even a small salad to your dinner menu will definitely increase your health over time.

Salads don't have to be just greens. Adding things like raisins, dried cranberries, nuts or seeds will add flavor and texture. Use you favorite dressing, hopefully without the chemicals and high fructose corn syrup. The bottom line is eat a salad. Your body will thank you.

Eat Green and Stay Warm.

Bill