& spinach leaves for salad ? Is it good for the health ? Can I have it throughout the year ? I am pretty fitness conscious. I am 39 + and am from India. This question goes out esp. to health/fitness professionals.
2007-02-04 01:10:15 · 10 answers · asked by shankd67 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, definitely. Anything that is green and bright red is full of vitamins and all that good stuff our body needs. Actually, if you can have that salad at least once a day, you'll be giving yourself alot of great nutrients that will go a long way!
2007-02-04 01:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by MountainMama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spinach leaves are very healthy. They contain, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and many vital antioxidants. It is an excellent choice for your salad. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinach)
Onions are also very healthy. "They appear to be at least somewhat effective against colds, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other diseases and contain anti-inflammatory, anticholesterol, anticancer, and antioxidant components such as quercetin." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion)
Cucumber is a good choice too. "Although less nutritious than most fruit, the fresh cucumber is still a very good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium, and also provides some dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B6, thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber)
Tomatoes are very healthy too. "Their consumption is believed to benefit the heart. Lycopene, one of nature's most powerful antioxidants, is present in tomatoes and has been found to be beneficial in preventing prostate cancer, among other things. The greatest benefits are accrued through eating cooked tomatoes rather than raw." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato)
You can eat this salad throughout the year and will get many health benefits from it.
2007-02-04 09:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Andrea F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE ONLY THING YOU NEED TO REMEMBER IS THAT ONIONS ARE HIGH IN SUGAR CONTENT. THE REST IS COOL.
ALSO- REMEMBER THAT THE LOWER THE CALORIE COUNT THE HARDER THE BODY WORKS TO BURN IT OFF. SO BURNING OFF A CUCUMER IS ACTUALLY GOING TO BURN MORE CALORIES THEN EATING IT COST YOU. THE SPINACH IS GOOD FOR THE IRON. VIT K, ETC. AND ANYTHING GREEN AS FAR A VEGES AND SALADS GO CAN BE EATEN DAILY. REMEMBER- SALADS ARE NOT BAD FOR YOU IT'S THE ADD ONS THAT ARE- DRESSING, CROUTONS, CHEESES IN LARGE QUANTITIES .
2007-02-12 00:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by KATHEYCARCRASHER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Spinach or arugula would be great and delicious! And try this healthy but delicious dressing:
http://wehow.ehow.com/how_2023606_best-salad-dressing.html
2007-02-04 20:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by AudieBird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your combination of vegetables sounds perfect. You might want to vary the combo so that you don't get bored with it. Try adding broccoli, carrots, sugar snap peas , cauliflower etc . to your salad..
2007-02-04 09:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healthy , of course, but not balanced. Meat is the protein. Where is the carbohydrates?
2007-02-11 00:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by Lee C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An excellent and healthy choice any day of the year.
2007-02-04 09:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by Firespider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds healthy to me keep having salad with your din din!
2007-02-11 17:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by cute babe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent choice, absolutely you are right on the money nutrition wise.
2007-02-12 02:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is very good for you to have a lot of vegetables in your diet
2007-02-04 13:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋