This is not your ordinary salad. It’s packed with nourishing ingredients to boost your immunity, and energy, and promote clear skin.
A delicious and well-rounded salad that contains proteins, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
Spinach
This superfood is low in calories but high in important nutrients responsible for the optimal functioning of your body. It’s rich in vitamin C which is essential for the synthesis of collagen that you need to keep your skin and hair healthy. Here are the health benefits of spinach:
- Reduces the levels of blood sugar thanks to its antioxidant content;
- The chlorophyll content it contains protects from cancer by blocking the carcinogenic effects of the chemicals developed when cooking at high temperatures;
- Reduces blood pressure thanks to the potassium content;
- Contributes to bone health as it is an excellent source of vitamin K;
- This fiber-rich food promotes healthy digestion;
- Reduces the risk of asthma as it contains high amounts of beta-carotene;
- It boosts the immune system and boosts metabolism being a good source of magnesium.
Avocado
Besides satisfying your appetite, this creamy fruit is well-known for the wide array of benefits it provides. Some of them are:
- Helps maintain healthy vision due to the beta-carotene content;
- Helps balance the levels of cholesterol;
- Excellent source of vitamin K;
- Great for digestion and regular bowel movements;
- Reduces the risk of depression and keeps your brain healthy thanks to the folate it contains.
Pecan
The fatty acids in pecan help control your weight, so they are a great choice if you like to lose a few pounds. Their antioxidant content destroys harmful free radicals and protects them from infections and various diseases, including cancer.
Pomegranate
Some of the health benefits of this delicious and healthy fruit are:
- Anti-tumor, antiviral, and antioxidant properties (they contain antioxidants triple the amount of green tea or wine);
- Great for diabetics and cancer sufferers;
- Helps in maintaining proper blood circulation;
- Cures stomach disorders;
- Clears skin;
- Reduces cholesterol levels;
- Soothes sore throats;
- Lowers inflammation;
- Reduces plaque and maintains good oral health, thanks to its antibacterial and antiviral properties.
You can consume this fruit in various ways, like eating its seeds, using it to make molasses, or drinking it as a juice.
The salad we present here contains all of these ingredients, together with their health benefits, plus more.
Superfood Spinach Salad
Preparation time – 5 minutes;
Cooking time – 2 minutes;
Serves – 1-2.
Ingredients for the Salad:
- Half an avocado, sliced,
- 1 1/2 cups organic spinach leaves,
- 1/3 cup organic blackberries,
- 1/3 cup organic cherry tomatoes, cut in half,
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds,
- 1/3 cup raw pecans.
Ingredients for the Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar,
- 1 tablespoon of avocado oil*,
- 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice,
- 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar,
- Pepper and sea salt to taste.
Preparation:
Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl, and the dressing ingredients in a separate mason jar. Shake the jar until the ingredients are well mixed, and drizzle on top of the salad. Toss the salad to make sure all ingredients are coated. Your salad is now ready. Enjoy!
Via OSU | Medical News Today | Medical News Today | Live Love Fruit | Organic Facts
