It’s almost impossible to be truly healthy if you don’t understand and appreciate the basic principles of nutrition. You must be able to interpret labels and ingredients and to identify whether a product is overly processed. It can be hard to shell out the money for high-priced organic foods in health food stores, but it is becoming more common to find them in standard grocery outlets.
Salad is viewed as being very healthy until you start looking at dressing options. These cream and oil-based dressings are loaded with saturated fats and have negligible nutritional value. A light vinaigrette is healthier option, as is making your own fresh dressing out of olive oil and vinegar. To add texture and interesting flavors, top the salad with dried cranberries or a few pieces of walnuts.
Make sure you’re getting enough fruits and veggies in your diet. According to the USDA you should eat …
