Salad

The Ultimate Salad

The right ingredients can turn a little tossed salad into a 90 mph fastball of fitness. Here’s how to maximize the muscle in your next meal.

By: Heather Hurlock, Photograph: Plamen Petkov
Published: April 2007   [ Updated: Mar 12, 2009 - 6:06:12 PM ]

If a colorful diet is a healthy one, it’s easy to see why the rainbow below is a potential lifesaver. Sure, Centrum is fine in a pinch, but the best way to get your essential vitamins and antioxidants is straight from the source. A recent study conducted by the Louisiana State University School of Public Health found that men who eat a salad a day are more likely to get their recommended daily intake of many essential nutrients. What’s more, the study authors note that men who eat more than 60 grams of vegetables a day increase their life span by two years. This nutrient-filled smorgasbord is not only great for you, but it will also leave you feeling as if you’ve eaten a real meal. Learn more about this healthy choice by referencing the chart below and by selecting the ingredients to the left. info.jpg





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