On a Diet? Try these incredible salads

The most dreaded aspect of giving up fast food is giving up on yummy treats; or so you think! No longer does one have to munch on tasteless greens like a goat in order to shed a few pounds, for the advent of quality veggies, meats and sauces in India has made it incredibly easy and super fun to go on a diet.

If you are contemplating whether you want o adopt this new and healthy lifestyle or not, here are a few reasons that will make your decision much easier! Give these salads a chance and begin your journey to losing weight with a kick:

Lean Caesar salad:

If you are averse to the mere concept of salads, I suggest you start off with a Caesar salad. Now Caesar salads can be quite heavy and often defeat the very purpose of eating a salad; what with the fired bread croutons and the heavy dressing. Make your Caesar salad lighter without losing the taste factor by substituting the heavier components by lighter, less fatty alternatives. You can use a leaner meat like turkey ham instead of chicken, you can skip the bread croutons or use toasted whole wheat/multigrain bread. The dressing must be low fat , you can either make your own Caesar dressing salad recipe with olive oil. I suggest using Veeba’s low fat dressing cause its delicious and light!

Asian Seafood Salad:

Pick some good jumbo prawns, some Basa or sole river fish and mix them with the greens of your choice. Now since you need to make things zesty, you can make a sweet chili sauce recipe with sesame oil, soy sauce and some vinegar! I can vouch that the result will be nothing short of heavenly.

Healthy Eating With A Twist

Eating good and nutritious food is key to living a healthy and happy life. Often, eating right is not given much importance and its value is undermined. A healthy diet increases productivity of your body, it makes you lively and active, it regulates your weight and strengthens your immunity and metabolism. Starving yourself and depriving yourself of a balanced diet is not a long-term solution, on the contrary it can be dangerous to your health. A good fitness regime and meals loaded with nutrition is the way to go. Here are some recipes to help make healthy food more delicious.

Fish Tacos – Choose whole-wheat taco shells for this recipe. Apply some salsa to it, cut up some crunchy lettuce, tomatoes and onions and put it in the tacos. Use white fish like cod or catfish and cook it in a non-stick pan to get best results.

Healthy Chicken Wraps – Use a brown rice tortilla or a whole wheat flat bread, apply some honey mustard and chilly sauce on it, add some crunchy green leaves, tomatoes and onions and top it off with some grilled chicken breast. This is filling and delicious. There are some good honey mustard dressing recipes online.

Shrimp Salad – Make a mixture of salad leaves – lettuce, rocket etc. and add some tomatoes, green onions, chickpeas, sweet corn and fresh shrimp to it. Use mayonnaise, black pepper, salt and pesto as the dressing. Veeba is one of the best mayonnaise brands in India.

You can make a variety of healthy dishes. Planning a weekly diet helps ensure that eating right doesn’t get monotonous. You can experiment with a range of sauces and dressings. Following a good fitness schedule helps wonders on your road to a healthy life. Don’t forget to take care of your body as it takes care of you.

Healthy Food Made Tasty

Food is a very important part of life. Eating a good meal always makes a person feel better. Different cuisines have spread to different parts of the world. India too, has become a booming hub for various foods – French, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Chinese etc. However, you must remain healthy. Eating healthy and nutritious foods helps strengthen your immune system, keeps you fresh and active and helps you remain in a good mood. Following a healthy diet is not easy, however, there are many ways to make healthy food delicious. Here are a few recipes to help you start a healthy diet.

Love pizzas? Here is a healthier alternative – Take a brown rice tortilla, or a gluten free bagel. Apply on it, some marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and sprinkle the toppings of your choice – any vegetables or meat and bake it in the oven till the cheese is nice and golden. This is a wholesome and balanced meal.

Crunchy salads can be made delicious and filling. Chop up some salad leaves, onions, tomatoes and avocado. Add some chicken or turkey to it and mix in some low fat dressings. You can even spice it up with some sweet chili sauce. There are many good sweet chili sauce recipes online.

Tuna salads – Drain out the water from the tuna can, use a fork to break the tuna and add in some light mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice and tomatoes. Apply this mixture on some multi grain or gluten free bread. This is a tasty and easy recipe.

Keep in mind that following a regular workout regime is important on the road to a successful healthy life. Balance is important, never starve yourself of any nutrient. Eat good quality food to give fuel to your body. A healthy lifestyle may not be easy, but it is definitely worth the effort.