Healthy eating help?

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Is salad healthy? I want to lose weight so I'm going to start eating healthy but I know nothing about salad. What type do I buy? And how do I make it? I don't like the taste of ranch but I know there are others. I was thinking about going with the Kraft thousand island and the Kraft Italian. I've never tasted these before nor do I know if they are healthy or not. What are some healthy salad dressings? Thanks everyone 😊 Also what are some healthy snacks I can eat while trying to lose weight?

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Just stay away from dressing and lettuce with little to no nutritional value/vitamins. I always use raw kale, arugula, or Swiss chard as my leafy greens. Remember the darker the vegetable (or more colorful) the better it is for you! I love to mix raw fruits and veggies in my salads. Try shaved brussle sprouts, red cabbage, oyster mushrooms, broccoli, golden/red beets, sweet potato, edamame, butternut squash ect, to give your salads a hearty and healthy feel. I usually add things dates, raspberries, Apple, grapes, nuts, olives, tofu, goat cheese to give sweetness and texture. You can't go wrong with fruits and veggies! Stay away from croutons..excessive amounts of cheese..deli meat..and creamy dressings! I hope this helped! Goodluck 💕

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I love fruits for a snack especially when I have a sweet tooth.

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Reduced fat is not the way to go. Fat keeps you full and helps your body process specific fat soluble vitamins and minerals. Neither is store bought dressings the greatest. Pinterest has a great variety of homemade options for both dressings and salads.

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I do olive oil , dash of oregano, salt , pepper, and lemon juice mixed together and its so good

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As long as the salad dressings are reduced fat they should be OK. You can also use olive oil and lemon with mustard as an alternative. Don't buy pre-made salads from shops/ cafes as they are generally loaded with high fat dressings.

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Salads are delicious!! Just don't over do them. Portion is key. I'd say pass on the ranch and try different dressings, as ranch isn't really healthy. No matter what they put on the label. If you try Italian or the thousand island, go with light. I loooove light Italian (so much I can eat it by the tablespoon... by itself. I'm gross, I know lol). I'd also say pass on the iceburg lettuce, as it is just packed with water. Try to do romaine and/or spinach. Dark green is always best. And don't forget lots of protein! If just veggies aren't doing the job, you can always add fruit, nuts (if not allergic), and even egg. Yummy!

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