Salad is popular to be enjoyed as lunch to maintain weight and health. But actually, it could also be consumed as breakfast and dinner to help us lose more weight and flatten our tummies.
However, a lot of Indonesian people do not eat salad in. It seems to them that salads are unsatisfying to eat, they are less nutritious and too “western” for some people. As a matter of fact, eating salad offers tons of benefits to our bodies. Below are some benefits of eating salad.
1. Eating salad is perfect for fulfilling your daily needs of fiber
Fiber is the common name for certain carbohydrates that are usually found in vegetables, plants, and seeds. Then why are we eating fiber? Numerous studies have found that a high intake of total fiber, from foods and supplements, can potentially reduce the risk of heart disease. High-fiber diet has also been associated with a reduced risk of diabetes (type 2).
2. Salad is also rich in nutrients that may reduce the risk of several types of cancer
Eating salad is good for treating constipation, diverticular disease and coping with digestive problems or IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Some research also suggests that consuming salad can reduce the risk of getting colon cancer.
3. Salads are rich in fiber, which is useful to cleanse the intestines from toxins and harmful substances
In addition, eating salad contributes in lowering cholesterol levels. Fibers contained in the vegetables bind cholesterol in the intestine. In fact, some research show that fiber is beneficial in treating diabetes and insulin resistance (prediabetes). Fiber also slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and helps improve blood sugar levels. Daily consumption of salad enhances bowel movements and improves metabolism.
4. A bowl of Amazing Farm fresh salad is a great source of antioxidant
As well as fruit, vegetables are also rich of antioxidant. Antioxidant plays an important role in preventing the adverse effects of free radicals. It also keeps you young by repairing damaged cells caused by free radicals.
Free radicals are toxic molecules that damage the biomolecules within the cell, causing serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
People nowadays are more prone to free radicals due to high level pollution. Thus, our body requires antioxidants, to counteract those destructive substances. So, it is highly recommended to always consume Amazing Salad as the vegetables and fruits contained are high in antioxidants.
5. More calories will be burned-out by eating Amazing Salad
Eating salad every day will reduce the intake of carbohydrates naturally and will allow your body to lose weight.
Well, it turns out that eating Amazing Salad has a lot of benefits to our body! It is also great for people who don’t like eating raw vegetables as these salads are prepared with delicious yet healthy dressings! Order at http://amazingfarm.com/product-category/juice-salad/salad/