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Basic Salad Starter!

Here’s a simple and quick way to add more vegetables to your mealtime. Why add more vegetables… besides the fact that we know “eating your veggies” is ‘healthy’ and nutritious’?


Here’s why!

Vegetables are the food group that extends the most and versatile sources of fiber. Fiber has a very beneficial impact on your insulin management. Especially when eating at the start of a meal, vegetables and fiber reduce the speed of glucose absorption and therefore, reduce the glucose and insulin spike of a meal. So, instead of approaching your nutrition as a list of things to restrict, think of this as a way to add to your mealtime!


Why do I care about your Insulin Management?

Glucose spikes are to blame for feeling tired, craving ‘junk’ food, acting ‘hangry’, increased inflammation, accelerated aging and wrinkles, weight gain, mood swings, poor sleep and then Type 2 Diabetes. 


So how do you avoid a glucose spike? Manage your insulin response at mealtime!

Often people complain and struggle with how much preparation, creativity and time it takes to eat enough vegetables. So try incorporating your version of a basic green salad into your rotation.


Start with Simple Baby Greens. Add Homemade Dressing. Top as Desired.

Curious about what oils to use for dressings, what oils to cook with and which to avoid? Check this out!


4 Basic Dressings to Try:

1T Balsamic Vinegar + 2 tsp Olive Oil + S&P

1T Tahini + Juice of ½ Lemon + 1T Ice Cold Water + S&P

1T Greek Yogurt (Plain) + Juice of ½ Lemon + 2T Grated Parmesan + 1T Olive Oil + S&P

1T Lemon Juice + 1 tsp Tahini + 1 tsp Coconut Aminos + ¼ tsp Hot Chili Sesame Oil + 1 Clove Garlic, Minced + 3 tsp Olive Oil + Salt

Toppings:

Grated Parmesan or Crumbled Goat or Bleu Cheese

Handful of Nuts or Seeds: Hazelnuts, Sunflower Seeds, etc.


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