Choose greens that are nutrient dense. Some good options are:<\/p>\n ~Kale<\/p>\n ~Spinach<\/p>\n ~Arugula<\/p>\n ~Cabbage<\/p>\n ~Swiss Chard<\/p>\n ~Red Leaf Lettuce<\/p>\n ~Brussels Sprouts<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SALAD<\/strong>: Red Cabbage Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing<\/a><\/p>\n SALAD<\/strong>: Farro Salad<\/a><\/p>\n I love the addition of hot roasted vegetables on my salad. The heat from the veggies slightly wilts the greens and takes of the cold edge making the salad the perfect temperature. Mmm, just typing about it has me eagerly looking forward to lunch. A few of my favorite veggies to add to a salad are:<\/p>\n ~Colorful Peppers<\/p>\n ~Cherry Tomatoes<\/p>\n ~Carrots<\/p>\n ~Green Beans<\/p>\n ~Roasted Sweet Potato<\/p>\n ~Roasted Butternut Squash<\/p>\n ~Avocado<\/p>\n ~Fresh Herbs<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to lose\/maintain weight, build muscle and reduce body fat, you should eat protein with every meal. By evenly rationing protein throughout your day as opposed to a huge portion at dinner, your muscles receive a constant supply of amino acid, which supports building muscle and boosting metabolism.<\/p>\n ~Lean meat of choice<\/p>\n ~Beans<\/p>\n ~Nuts<\/p>\n ~Quinoa<\/p>\n ~Tofu<\/p>\n ~Tempeh<\/p>\n Boost the taste and nutritional value of your salad by adding these extras.<\/p>\n ~Nuts<\/p>\n ~Seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, flax)<\/p>\n ~Grains<\/p>\n ~Wild Rice<\/p>\n ~Scallions<\/p>\n ~Goat Cheese, Feta<\/p>\n ~Fruit (fresh or dried. I love the contrast of sweet and savory in a salad)<\/p>\n Many store bought dressings are not good for you. They can contain hydrogenated soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup and in general too much fat and sugar. You\u2019d fare better making your own dressing and chances are you may already have ingredients at home to make the dressings. Whizzing these dressings in the blender gives them a nice creamy consistency without all the saturated fat and cholesterol normally found in many store bought dressings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Balsamic Vinaigrette<\/strong><\/p>\n My standard go to dressing. It\u2019s made most excellent by the addition of my all time favorite spice, Hope by Virtuous Living. Click here<\/a> to order your Hope today.<\/p>\n \u00bd cup high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)<\/p>\n \u00bc cup balsamic vinaigrette<\/p>\n 1 tbsp Hope<\/p>\n 2 tsp maple syrup<\/p>\n 1 clove garlic minced<\/p>\n salt & pepper to taste<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tahini Dressing<\/strong><\/p>\n Tahini is a staple in my kitchen. From dressings to hummus to soups, I have many uses for it.<\/p>\n \u00bd cup water<\/p>\n 2 tbsp tahini<\/p>\n a squeeze of lemon juice<\/p>\n salt & pepper to taste<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Braggs Dressing<\/strong><\/p>\n 2 tbsp EVOO<\/p>\n 1 tsp Braggs liquid aminos<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spicy Peanut Dressing<\/strong><\/p>\n Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019d love to see what you\u2019ve made. Take a pic of your salad and tag me.<\/p>\n Instagram: Inspired Life<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook:Inspired Life<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Spinach\"](\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtolivefully.com\/staging\/4119\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Spinach.jpg\")
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