Salad is high in nutrition, fiber, and low in calories.
But too much of a good thing can also be bad !
CALCIUM DEFICIENCY : Leafy greens, especially spinach, are high in oxalic acid which prevent the absorption of calcium from the food you eat, causing muscular pains and weak bones.
High oxalate foods may increase the risk of formation of kidney stones in susceptible people.
FIX IT: Slightly steaming the leafy greens reduces the oxalate content.
BLOATING & STOMACH CRAMPS: The high fiber content of raw vegetables may not suit some people. Bloating and flatulence are a common complaint by clients who add a lot of salad in their diet in an attempt to eat healthy.
FIX IT: Steaming or cooking is a better option for those who can’t digest raw vegetables. Increase your water intake.
PROTEIN & HEALTHY FATS DEFICIENCY: You cannot make salads your main meal for a prolonged period of time as it cannot replace the proteins and good fats needed for a balanced diet.
Weight loss may happen but at the cost of muscle loss, chronic fatigue and digestive issues.
FIX IT: Balance your salads with proteins like lentils, eggs, lean chicken or fish. Add nuts, seeds, olives, avocados and olive oil for your dose of healthy fats.
WEIGHT GAIN: Despite eating mainly salads, some people put on weight due to the high calories in their salad dressings.
FIX IT: Avoid dressings with saturated fats. Steer clear of packaged dressings even if they claim to be low fat !
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