Ginger: Is a vasodilator, which means it expands blood vessels to increase body heat and metabolism by as much as 20 percent.
Garlic: Is a thermogenic, packing enough power to keep insulin levels low to maximize fat-burning and boost metabolism. Garlic also supports a healthy immune system!
Plums: Is a great source of fiber, which can help keep you regular – an important piece of your fat-loss puzzle.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): Monounsaturated fats increase the breakdown of fat in fat cells. Also, swapping other fats, like saturated oils and butter, for extra-virgin olive oil is a better, waist-happy option overall.
Balsamic Vinegar: It carries essential enzymes to help digestion and boost metabolism, is a natural appetite suppressant & the amino acids have been shown to slow the effects of aging.
Spinach: Is a fat-free way to get a dose of iron to help boost energy.
Check out this salad recipe from Oxygen Magazines website.
Super Salad
Ready in 5 minutes • Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 medium garlic glove, pressed
• A pinch of grated gingerroot (optional for added spice!)
• 1 cup spinach (organic is best)
• 1 medium-sized plum, cut into chunks, skin on
What to do: To make the dressing, combine wet ingredients, garlic and ginger (if desired) into a small bowl and whisk. Add a pinch of salt and coarse black pepper if you like.
Combine the spinach and sliced plum in another bowl and drizzle dressing over top. Enjoy! A fiber-packed, fat-burning, age-defying salad to go.
NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
Calories: 190 g, Total Fats: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g,
Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 40 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 14 g,
Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 8 g, Protein: 2 g, Iron: 1 m
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