"You know that feeling when you've just finished a massive bowl of salad, convinced you're making the healthy choice, only to find yourself raiding the pantry an hour later? I used to experience this almost daily. There I was, working from my makeshift home office corner, virtuously munching on what looked like an Instagram-worthy salad creation. Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, maybe some shredded carrots if I was feeling fancy."
"Let's be honest about what typically goes into our salads. We pile on the lettuce, throw in some vegetables, maybe add a sprinkle of cheese if we're feeling indulgent, then drizzle on some low-fat dressing. We sit down feeling virtuous about our healthy choice, but within an hour or two, our stomachs are growling again. The issue isn't that salads are inherently unsatisfying."
Many salads consist mainly of greens and raw vegetables, which are high in water and fiber but low in calories and lasting energy. Low-fat dressings and small amounts of cheese or vegetables do not add sufficient protein, fat, or calories to sustain afternoon activity. Such salads function as side dishes rather than main meals, leaving people hungry within an hour or two and prompting snacking or energy dips. Transforming salads into satisfying meals requires adding calorie-dense, nutrient-rich components—particularly protein and healthy fats—to provide sustained fuel and reduce mid-afternoon cravings.
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