Exercising and working out is as essential as following a balanced diet. And, if you think that not eating anything or skipping meals can help, you are highly mistaken. Not eating would not help in weight loss, but it rather would make you weak and vulnerable. It is extremely essential to have a diet rich in essential minerals and nutrients. Whenever we talk of healthy foods, we just can't miss talking about salads. Salads are light and filling.
Made with the goodness of vegetables, fruits, herbs, seeds and nuts, salads could be your perfect meal for weight loss. So, if you are trying to shed some extra kilos quickly, here are some simple and easy salads that you can make and enjoy at home. These salads are perfect for monsoon too as eating seasonal is never a bad idea. Have a look:
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Cucumber Salad
You may think that cucumber is just a mere salad filler, but cucumbers is great for not just weight loss, but for overall health. It is low in calories and has high water content. To make this weight-loss friendly salad, just chop cucumber and toss it with Greek yogurt, cumin powder, onion, coriander leaves and enjoy!
Olive And Red Pepper Salad
Olive has certain essential minerals which make it perfect for weight loss. To make this amazing Greek-inspired salad, grab some sliced olives and mix them with chopped red bell pepper, cucumber, olive oil, salt, black pepper and lemon juice. This salad is filling and delicious.
Peanut Cucumber Salad
This salad is quite popular in Maharashtrian households and is known by the name “kakdi chi kochimbri. It has the goodness of cooling cucumber and filling peanut. Both these ingredients can help in quick weight loss. To make this salad, add cucumbers, peanuts and some spices together.
Mushroom And Capsicum Salad
Did you know that mushrooms can help in weight loss too? Mushrooms keep stomach full for a longer time and prevent hunger pangs. To make this healthy salad, toss mushrooms with capsicum and drizzle them with a creamy sauce of your choice. When served chilled, this salad tastes the best.
Yogurt And Potato Salad
When consumed moderately, potatoes can also aid weight loss. They can keep the stomach full and prevent hunger alarms. This salad has the goodness of potatoes, yogurt and basic spices. It is easy to make, filling as well as delicious.