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Refine your salads with aromatic vinegars such as apple vinegar or balsamic vinegar, with lemon, lime or orange juice and with aromatic herbs such as mint, basil, dill, oregano and thyme.
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For the proper preservation and consumption of our vegetables
Wash and chop the vegetables just before eating to keep them as fresh and nutritious as possible.
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A good option is to add leguminous seeds to your salad which are a rich source of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
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Enrich your salad with additives such as dried or fresh fruits, nuts and seeds. They will take off your plate!
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Ideal sources of starch for your salad are couscous, quinoa, corn, croutons, breadsticks, wholemeal bread, pasta and rice. All of these are good sources of energy, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
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Try the trick with the paper napkin to keep the cut lettuce fresh for a whole week. Put a paper napkin on top of your lettuce salad and cover with a film. The paper will absorb moisture, thus keeping the salad intact for several days. (Do not pour oil or sauce).
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The best temperature for most vegetables is 5 degrees Celsius (the regular maintenance temperature of the refrigerator).
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Place the fruits and vegetables in the proper spots in the refrigerators, away from raw meat, poultry and seafood, so as not to become infected.
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Do not wash lettuce: A lettuce head, clean from bad leaves, can be refrigerated for weeks if left unattended. Do not wash or chop it unless you are going to eat it immediately.
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The healthiest choice of fats is olive oil, cheese and avocado.
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Prefer low-fat cheeses such as cottage cheese, katiki cheese and yellow low-fat cheeses. In addition, gruyere, cream cheese and parmesan are ideal for your salads. However, attention should be paid to the quantity!
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Add a few slices of avocado to your salads. Avocado, thanks to the fat it contains, contributes to the better absorption of fat-soluble carotenoids. Remember that half an avocado in your salad is equivalent to one and a half tablespoons of olive oil, in terms of calories!
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In order for the salad to be a main meal, in addition to vegetables it should contain, a source of fat, protein and starch.
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Cheeses are good sources of protein. Other good sources of protein are turkey, eggs, chicken, burger, salmon and seafood.
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