Salad Creations

January 7th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JANUARY 2010

Winter is a here and healthy eating can sometimes become a concern as people ate more during the Holiday Season.  They indulged when family and friends, got together at home for holiday parties or at work during the annual traditional office Christmas Party

With that in mind, Brenda Bot of Salad Creations in Toronto says she wants everyone to try and stay healthy now that the holidays are over and she has put together her Top 10 Tips and Tricks FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS THAT IS NUTRITION EASY AND FUN AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

These healthy nutritional eating tips apply to everyone including anyone interested in living healthy, long into the 21st century.

1.  When you first feel a pang of hunger, don’t reach for the regular sugary carbo snack, instead, reach for an 8 oz. glass of clean purified water.  This will suppress the feeling of hunger that’s often mistaken when the body really wants water anyway.  Be sure you are drinking lots of clean water throughout the day because the last sign of dehydration is a dry mouth.

2.  At every meal time, stop eating when you are about 80% complete.  It takes the brain about 20 minutes to register food is on the way and this is a great way to control the serving size and still eat well.

3.  When indulging on “evil” foods like desert trays (we all do), don’t try to eat them all!  Instead take 1 or 2 samples and really enjoy each without guilt.

4.  Eat lots of fresh fruits between meals and the best time to eat fruit is either 20 minutes before a meal or midway between meals as it helps regulate your blood sugar and diminish cravings.

5.  Eat fresh vegetables* with every lunch and evening meal.   When you are selecting the main course always try to avoid mixing proteins (meats) with starches (breads and potatoes).

6.  Limit animal protein consumption to not more than 4-5 servings per week which means some days you should be consuming vegetarian dishes.

7.  Do substitute animal proteins with legumes, but start slowly.  You can use lentils, dry beans and peas and you’d be amazed at just how delicious the recipes are.

8. Do not drink liquids with your meals. If you are thirsty, try to have a glass of clean water 10 minutes or so before the meal.  While you are eating, you want your body to be efficient at digesting the foods and absorbing the nutrients you are consuming.  This also helps with natural body cleansing function & efficiency.

9.  Don’t wait till you’re starving to eat as this will only encourage binging.  Be sure to have a snack of veggies and a fruit with you between meals and drink water which will help avert feelings of starvation and cravings.

10.  Do overdose on vegetables! Have 7-10 cups or more a day and look for ways to enjoy them raw like having a good dip.  When you want your veggies cooked, lightly stream them to preserve their essential nutrients.  (This really is healthy weight loss at its best, no one ever gained weight eating too many veggies!)

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January 7th, 2010

1                                Try it with Tuna for a change:

TUNA NICOISE SALAD

Romaine, tuna, egg, red onion, fresh tomatoes, green onion and asparagus. Suggested dressing Asian Sesame vinaigrette.

2.                                       Tofu is Tofulicious

TOFULICIOUS SALAD

Spinach, tofu, chow mein noodle, sunflower seeds, carrot, green peppers, red peppers.  Suggested dressing Asian Sesame vinaigrette.

3.                        You need lots of Protein after the Holidays.

THE PROTEIN POWER SALAD

Spinach, grilled chicken, egg, portobello mushrooms, chickpeas, red peppers and bacon bits.  Suggested dressing Spring Herb Italian vinaigrette.

4.                        Don’t forget to have some meat in your diet.

THE BLUE STEAK SALAD

Romaine, corn, black olives, steak, blue cheese, chickpeas, tomatoes. Suggested dressing Pear and Blue Cheese vinaigrette.

5.                         Yummy Yummy Blueberry Apple Chicken

THE BLUEBERRY APPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Spinach, blueberry, walnuts, goat cheese, cranberry, red onion, apples and grilled chicken, suggested dressing Poppyseed light

6.                       Michael Jackson said you gotta  BEET IT !!!

The BEETROOT BONANZA SALAD

Spring mix, beetroot, goat cheese, walnuts, green beans, red onion and sunflower seeds. Suggested dressing Balsamic vinaigrette.

7.                                 Don’t Get the WINTER BLUES!!

THE BLUEBERRY BLUES SALAD

Spring mix, blueberries, turkey, green peppers, celery, almonds and goat cheese. Suggested dressing Poppy seed Light dressing

8.                                 Don’t forget the Ham

THE ITALIAN HAM SALAD

Spring mix, ham, red peppers, black olives, green beans, chickpeas,
sunflower seeds. Suggested dressing Spring Herb vinaigrette.

9.                           Be Passionate about Healthy Eating

THE SALMON PASSION SALAD

Romaine, salmon, asparagus, tomatoes, green beans, almonds, green onion. Suggested dressing Sweet Onion vinaigrette.

10                                         Satay, Satay, Satay

THE SATAY CHICKEN SALAD

Spinach, chicken, red peppers, green peppers, chickpeas, broccoli, green onion. Suggested dressing Peanut Satay sauce.