Firstly, eating salads and leafy greens increases your intake of fibre, which you may already be aware is good for your wellness. What you might not know, however, is that high amounts of fibre improve your weight loss results by a long way, as it keeps you feeling fuller for longer. As a bonus, the high fibre content of salad also helps you to lower your cholesterol levels and prevent constipation.
Next, making the right kind of salad can help you to significantly cut down on your daily total intake of calories. Since salads are often low in carbohydrates but high in fibre, if you have one as a starter then you’ll want a smaller portion of your main course, because you’ll already be satisfied from the salad. You can even enjoy a salad as a main course, providing that you load up on low-calorie ingredients and get a bit creative. Put lean protein, such as chicken or hard-boiled eggs, on top to make it more substantial, and make sure that you have any dressing on the side. The dressing in salad is often the highest-caloric aspect of it so by having your dressing on the side, you can control the amount of calories you consume.
Finally, making sure you eat a salad every day means that you get at least some of your recommended five fruits and vegetables a day. This is often hard to achieve when you lead a busy lifestyle, but salads make it easier to fill your plate with all types of produce. Salads are versatile, and can easily be mixed and matched with all types of fruits or veggies. For the most fulfilling (and aesthetically appealing) salad ever, aim for as many different colours and tastes as possible.