Shred Your Belly Fat with These 2 SECRET Salad Dinners (Dietitians LOVE Them Actually!)

Struggling to shed weight?

I found this video which unveils 2 unbelievably delicious salad recipes that can transform your dinner routine and keep you feeling satisfied!

Research shows that people who replace a daily meal with a salad experience an average weight loss of 5 pounds over 12 weeks compared to those who don't (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3929038/.)

But wait, there's more! These aren't your average limp lettuce salads. We're talking about flavor explosions packed with scientifically-proven weight loss ingredients:

• Fat-burning veggies: Cabbage, cucumber, and carrots are all low-calorie powerhouses (under 50 calories per cup!) rich in fiber to keep you feeling fuller for longer, reducing overall calorie intake.

• Protein power: Eggs and yogurt provide essential protein to build muscle and boost metabolism, aiding weight loss by up to 80-100 calories per day.

• Healthy fats: Olive oil supplies healthy fats that keep you satisfied and your body functioning optimally.

These recipes are so easy, you'll be whipping them up in minutes. Plus, they're completely customizable! Don't like apples? Swap them for pears or berries.

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Here's what you'll need for these amazing salad dinners:

Salad #1: Sweet & Savory Cabbage Delight

1. Prep the cabbage: Thinly slice the cabbage. You can use a mandoline for even slices, a sharp knife, or even a vegetable peeler (demonstrated in the video) for quicker results. Aim for around 4 cups of shredded cabbage.

2. Grate the carrots: Use a box grater or a food processor with the grater attachment to shred the carrots.

3. Chop the remaining vegetables: Dice the cucumber and apple (or your chosen substitute) into bite-sized pieces.

• ½ head of cabbage, thinly sliced (around 4 cups)

• 2 carrots, grated

• 1 cucumber, chopped

• 1 apple, chopped (feel free to substitute with pear or berries)

For the dressing:

• Combine all ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mustard, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• 75g yogurt (plain or Greek yogurt)

• 2 tablespoons mustard

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Lemon juice to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Assembly:

1. Combine everything: In a large bowl, toss together the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, chopped cucumber, and chopped apple.

2. Dress and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Salad #2: Protein-Packed Powerhouse

Here's how to whip up this protein-rich salad:

1. Prep the cabbage: Similar to salad #1, thinly slice the Chinese cabbage. Aim for around 4 cups of shredded cabbage.

2. Chop the veggies: Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the chives for a pop of fresh onion flavor.

3. Hard-boil the eggs:

   • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon.

   • Set a timer for 10 minutes for perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.

   • Once cooked, remove the eggs from the hot water and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. This will also make them easier to peel. Separate the white from the egg. Chop the egg whites up and mix them into the vegetables.

   • Combine the shredded cabbage, chopped cucumber, and chopped chives in a large bowl.

   • Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped eggs to the salad bowl and toss everything gently to combine.

• ½ head of Chinese cabbage, thinly sliced (around 4 cups)

• 1 cucumber, chopped

• ¼ cup chives, chopped

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

For the dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, egg yolks, Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to your taste.

• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

• Chopped egg yolks.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon mustard

• Salt and pepper to taste

Assemble and serve: 

• Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss again to coat everything evenly. Enjoy this protein-packed salad creation!

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Note: This post was adapted from a YouTube video. As a former journalist, I like to research science-based nutrition facts and figures and summarise the content for my readers. Call it health-tainment.