Spinach salads are surprisingly delicious. Don’t take my word on it—make it yourself! They can really be tailored to whatever your individual tastes are or preferences. The recipe I used is from my sister, but I altered it to fit my lifestyle. The salad is called ‘Apple Spinach Salad’. This recipe calls for toasted pecans, however I switched the toasted pecans for untoasted walnuts and almonds. I have been trying to incorporate walnuts (in small amounts) into my diet. In my nutrition course, I’ve learnt that walnuts have many great things to offer your body. Just to name a few, they are high in Omega-3 and help lower LDL cholesterol in your body, which in turn decreases risk of heart disease! On top of that, you’ve got 3 servings of fruits/veggies and 1 serving of meats and alternatives in the recipe I've included. Add on a tablespoon of healthy raspberry vinaigrette and that can add to 1/3 your daily-recommended oils! I find that eating a spinach salad 2-3 hours before my workout gives me more energy than having a meal rich in meats or breads. It is my go-to meal before workouts. I have gotten salad-hating boys to eat and love this salad, so I promise it’ll be good!
1.5 cups of raw spinach leaves, ½ cup chopped celery, ¼ cup total of walnuts and almonds (I buy them both in pieces rather than whole), 1 apple (Jazz are my favorite!)
1 Tbsp. Raspberry Vinaigrette
1.5 cups of raw spinach leaves, ½ cup chopped celery, ¼ cup total of walnuts and almonds (I buy them both in pieces rather than whole), 1 apple (Jazz are my favorite!)
1 Tbsp. Raspberry Vinaigrette
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