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Salads are great healthifiers!  They bring vibrancy to your diet and life to your colon.  Eating salad almost every day may be one of the most healthy eating habits you can adopt — and one of the simplest, experts say.

I tend to create a certain salad and eat that same version with minor variations for several days or weeks.  Then I’ll change it and eat that version.  Here is my favorite salad lately, and it’s nutritional benefits

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1/2 head of romaine

1 small gala apple

1 avocado

slivered almonds

pumpkin seeds

chia seeds

coconut flakes

dried blueberries

sliced chives

sea salt

1/2 lime squeezed over all

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romaine~ very low in calories, and high in nutrition.

apple~ low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins.

avocado~  high nutritive value, containing up to 30 per cent good fat, in addition to carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and more protein than any other fruit.

almonds~ contain monounsaturated fats that help reduce the risk of heart disease, protein to provide sustained energy, calcium for strong and healthy bones, and magnesium, which promotes normal blood pressure and healthy metabolism.

pumpkin seeds~ one ounce contains almost twice as much iron as three ounces of skinless chicken breast.  They provide more fiber per ounce than nuts, and are a good sources of protein.

chia seeds~ provides fiber (about 2 tablespoons–25 g–give you 7 g of fiber) as well as other important nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, and zinc.

coconut flakes~ coconut has one of the highest percentages of fiber among all plant foods. Seventy-five percent of the total carbohydrate content is fiber.

blueberries~ anthocyanins, the pigments that make blueberries blue, are potent antioxidants: A half cup of blueberries provides the antioxidant power of five servings of peas, carrots, apples, squash or broccoli.

chives~ has the capacity to prevent infection.  It’s high sulphur content aids in better circulation of blood in the body. It helps in case of high blood pressure and cholesterol problems.  Chives benefit the respiratory system and help overcome tiredness and fatigue. Chives would also help the digestion of fatty foods.

sea salt~ contains traces of other minerals, including iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and iodine.

lime~ limes exude vitamin C, the antioxidant that helps fight heart disease, inflammation, and cancer. Moreover,  limes contain phytochemicals, such as terpenes and limonenes, that may play a role in preventing some cancers.

And, it’s yummy! 

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