NUTRITION AUTHOR
Emily Metzger
THE SUBTLE ART OF REJUVENATING YOUR SAD DESK SALAD n Mix up your lunch with one of these unique and tasty salad ideas.
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ith spring in the air, change is upon us. Switching up routines or products is something to encourage and even celebrate because it keeps your routine exciting. Keep this mantra in mind as I explain, and hopefully convince you, that vast changes are not necessary for growth. A subtle tweak to any aspect of your life can keep you mentally or physically out of the shelter that is your comfort zone. One of the biggest ways individuals can get stuck in routines is with their diet. However, now, due to COVID-19, there are more reasons why individuals are limited to experimenting with new foods and prefer adhering to certain grocery stores, food products or
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restaurants. Yet for those this does not account for, attempting to refresh your at-home meals can be a fun and exciting way to stimulate subtle change. A versatile meal that everyone can enjoy due to its ranging and customizable ingredients is a salad. Often, people are daunted by the fact that their kitchen does not house all the ingredients that a restaurant has accessible. Others feel the prep and creation can be time-consuming, messy and a pain to clean up. So, instead of trying simple salad recipes and ingredients, you nix the meal idea all together. As we ring in the new season of spring, getting out of your comfort zone starts with trying new ways to get in those greens. Here are three DIY salad recipes that will teach you the subtle art of rejuvenating your sad desk salad.
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MAN G O SALAD If you’re craving a tropical salad, this Mango Salad will definitely satisfy your summer sweet tooth. Ingredients: • baby spinach • 2 mangos • 2 avocados • 1 tomato • 1 package of mozzarella pearls • 2 limes • ⅓ cup olive oil • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons of sugar
