Salads have always been known for their health benefits. Over the years, salads and their various ingredients have been used to ensure men and women both have healthy bodies but healthy skin as well. Raw or cooked, constituents of salads have various benefits that will start working on your body right from the first day but it is important to maintain a regular but healthy intake. So here are some salads that will ensure not just physical health but also boost your skin for that extra glow from within, courtesy Sunny Kalra, Founder, Love For Salads.
Beetroot and apple salad
Beetroot and apple salads are not only a deliciously sweet combination but adding a dash of red onions to them will bring a spicy zing that will delight your taste buds. Beetroots have a high level of iron which increases haemoglobin, which will help clear your skin and reduce any pigmentations.
Avocado Salad
An easy-to-make salad, the Avocado salad is actually a mix of avocado and cucumber, two ingredients that have a great effect on your skin. Protein-rich avocado is extremely beneficial for dry skin while cucumber acts as a coolant and refresher. Protein-rich avocado is beneficial for those who have dry skin. It also keeps skin diseases away.
Sprouted Gram Salad
Sprouted green gram salad contains a high amount of Vitamin E which helps in reducing wrinkles on your face. Just add some onions, cumber, and salt and pepper to lightly steamed sprouts for a filling yet light salad. Many people also enjoy using some tomatoes and chilies to add a tanginess. Consuming this salad regularly also ensures that you avoid diseases ranging from the stomach to skin and heart and also the health remains good.
Cilantro Tomato Corn Salad
Sauteed onions, steamed corn, Jalapenos, and tomatoes make a great salad with a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Tomatoes contain lycopene which works to reduce the effects of age while also protecting your skin from the sun.
Mixed Salad
A mix of carrots, beetroot, tomatoes, lettuce and some basic salad dressing is amazing when you want to ensure healthy skin. This salad will provide you with essential Vitamin A, haemoglobin, beta carotene and anti-oxidants. These nutrients ensure your skin maintains its glow, a healthy supply of blood as well as anti-ageing properties which will reduce existing wrinkles while also keeping new lines away for a longer duration for healthy, younger skin.
