A Cranky-Busting Salad to cheer you up

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Whether it’s the heat or a particular person who got you agitated, you’re overtired, or it’s just a plain old bad day. Whip together this salad combo to de-cranky yourself. The ingredients of a salad are vitamins, folic and amino acids, and fiber. Which will help stabilize your mood and give you the energy boost you need. There is nothing like a good salad to boost your health and mood. Therefore, let’s get to the recipe for a wonderful salad.

Benefits of Salads

Salad has a lot of benefits. It can help you get rid of any toxins in your body and increase your intake of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and other essential vitamins. In the United States, the consumption of vegetables has decreased by 35 percent since 1970. The lack of vegetables and fruits can lead to obesity and heart disease. It is a good way to get all the nutrients you need without overeating unhealthy foods.

Salad is a versatile food that can make any meal feel more cheerful and light. It can be served at any time, including breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are many benefits to eating vegies for lunch, including feeling satisfied and full with lower calorie intake. The health benefits include decreased risk of cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and obesity.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/3 cup legumes/lentils (chickpeas work great)
• 1/3 cup canned chunk white tuna
• 1 Tbs pumpkin seeds

Directions to make the salad

• Mix tuna with low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt.
• Place spinach leaves in a large bowl.
• Top evenly with legumes and tuna.
  Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.
• Add 2 Tbs of your favorite dressing.

Tip: If you don’t like your tuna creamy, mix it with an olive oil-based dressing such as a balsamic vinaigrette.

Check out our other easy homemade salad recipes here.