Going green

Healthy

A freshly-prepared salad isn’t just delicious — it’s also one of the healthiest portions on the dinner plate.

Raw fruits and vegetables not only do wonders for the complexion, but also boost immunity and help cut down on weight.

Besides this, salads are easy to prepare quickly.

Dieters can mix up different ingredients — like broccoli, spinach, bell-peppers, rocket leaves, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and olives — as well as different dressings for a delicious, yet low-calorie meal. Here are some reasons why everyone should include a
salad to their daily dinner:

* As long as they are prepared with relatively oil-free dressings, salads are the perfect diet food.

* Most raw fruits and vegetables contain fibre, which helps reduce cholesterol.

* Broccoli and bell-peppers, which are salad staples, are rich in vitamin C and anti-oxidants.

* Many of the ingredients in a salad help cut down on diseases like heart trouble and blood pressure.

* Salads which contain cucumber help cool down the body during the summer.

* Eating large portions of salad can also cut down the risk of type-two diabetes.