5 Things to Never Put in Your Salad If You Want to Lose Weight
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Looking to drop a few pounds? Well, eating more salad in general is a great idea, as salad is packed with greens and fiber to keep you full and regular. And, there are tons of perks to eating more fiber, to note, anyway.
However, it's not a free-for-all when you're choosing those toppings. There are certain ingredients that are healthier than others, so you'll want to make sure you're garnishing properly to reap all those weight-loss benefits. (And, avoid the dreaded weight gain, too.)
That means: swap out the bacon bits and heavy creams and go lighter. (For inspiration, check out these healthy salad recipes.) Luckily, we chatted with a few RDs to discuss the best and worst foods to add to your leafy greens when you're trying to ease back into those skinny jeans.
Deli Meat
Candied Nuts
Pasta
Creamy Dressings
Fried Foods
Of course, you might not throw French fries on your salad, but be cautious about fried foods in general, like those that are veggie-based, for instance. Veggies don't automatically mean healthy, as it depends on the preparation.
"Fried onion toppers are delicious, without question, but they are addicting and hard to keep in portion control!," says Shaw.
A better plan: get a crunch and a bit of salt from nuts, without the candied texture.
"Instead of those bacon bits and fried onions, get the crunch you crave with the heart healthy goodness from nuts, like roasted and salted pistachios. The green and purple hues provide a lovely pop of color to your salads and come from antioxidants, the good guys that help fight off of free radicals (aka, the bad guys that can make you sick.) Plus, pistachios provide fiber and plant protein to give your salad an extra nutrition boost," she explains.
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