A study has found that Americans rarely eat salad, the reason: it’s difficult to prepare. Getting the fresh ingredients, cleaning, cutting, preparing. However, oncologists suggest that you eat 5 fresh fruits and vegetables daily – making salad an important dish. It’s ingredients are raw, hence the vitamins and nutrients aren’t destroyed by high temperatures.
While bagged salads recipes are a convenient option, most are washed in a water-chlorine bath – and the price over a head of lettuce is a difficult hurdle for some customers. In our hurried days, we don;t always make the best food choices, and the inconvenience of preparing salad is an evident one – but it shouldn’t merit a disregard of our dietary needs.
Instead, a practical alternative is to skip the preparation altogether – and focus on the fruits and vegetables themselves. A raw, organic, fruit based diet plan that also includes plenty of vegetables as well as nuts and seeds promotes steady blood sugar levels and increases our immune system. Next time you’re out food shopping, throw a few extra fruits and vegetables into the cart. It’s hard to choose cookies over grapes for a snack if they aren’t around.
References:
1. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903999904576469973559258778.html