Too much salad Here's the real kicker: There is such a thing as too much salad. "Portion control is a key factor," says Hillary Irwin MS RD. "We've gotten used to eating gigantic salads in restaurants. We want them at home too. The more greens you put on your plate, the more other stuff you need to flavor it."
Which greens you're munching on is also important. "Instead of iceberg or romaine lettuce (which are lacking in nutrients and not as flavorful anyway), go for baby spinach, kale, or mixed greens," says Kim Hoban, RD. "As a general rule, the darker the leaves, the more nutrients you'll be getting."
Fix it: Add healthy protein (lean chicken and fish) to your salad to help you feel more full and control your portion size.
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I love salads, little did I know.
by stacy45 Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 11:14AM Report as inappropriate
Great info. So glad I make my own salad dressings!
by purple9a Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate
Great article!
by WiccanLady Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 09:29AM Report as inappropriate
Thanks for the tip about the olives!
by Amanda16 Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate
The salad topping article was really interesting, I like to put black beans on my salad as a topping
by stacy45 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 07:26PM Report as inappropriate
good tips
by Chris213 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 06:22PM Report as inappropriate
This actually makes me feel pretty good about the salads I make. Glad to know I'm doing it (mostly) right!
by sportimonki13 Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 08:22PM Report as inappropriate
Great article. Good thing I haven't put any of these but I do sometimes put cheese.
by yestfl Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 08:08PM Report as inappropriate
a-ha! never trusted all those fat-free foods! Don't think I can stay away from olives though...
by venenumletalis Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate
Good info
by EricaC123 Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 02:45PM Report as inappropriate