Health Benefits of Ceasar Salad

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It is known that salads are very beneficial to our health and body. But do we actually know what makes them so healthy? Find out what vegetables, toppings and sauces make them so healthy.

In this article we decided to talk about the benefits of the Caesar Salad since it is one of the most popular salads in the world.

The basic and the most popular ingredients used for the salad are Lettuce, Croutons, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese and Chicken.

According to HowStuffWorks, the lettuce health benefits are described as follows:

The darker the color of the salad green, the more nutritious it is. Beta-carotene is the chief disease-fighting nutrient found in the darker-colored greens. As an antioxidant, it battles certain cancers, heart disease, and cataracts. A dark-green color also indicates the presence of folic acid, which helps prevent neural-tube birth defects in the beginning stages of pregnancy. Researchers are uncovering other important contributions folic acid has to offer to your well-being, like its role in the prevention of heart disease and inflammation. Most salad greens are also notable sources of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

Lemon Juice is a most important therapy to be used in all cases of infection of the respiratory tract.

Olive Oil has a lot of very health beneficial characteristics, like olive oil included in your diet may offer benefits in terms of colon cancer prevention. Studies have shown that people who consumed olive oil daily for 1 week showed less oxidation of LDL cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds, particularly phenols, in the blood.

Parmesan Cheese adds a savory and strong flavor to any dish like salads, soups and roasted veggies on very few calories, two tablespoons of parmesan cheese is only 55 calories.

Chicken is a great source of protein, it is one of the best, as it contains very little fat compared to other sources of meat.

 

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