SaralnamaFrom green vegetables to colourful fruits and herbs, the season offers foodies a plethora of ingredients to whip up some fantastic dishes, including fresh salads! Crunchy and full of flavour, salads make for a wonderful side or main dish, depending on the components. Extremely rich in fibre, they are great for gut health as they feed the microbiome and also add satiety value, helping keep weight in check. Meenu Balaji, chief nutritionist at Pragmatic Nutrition, Chennai, told indianexpress.com that salads are a great addition to any meal. But she warned that the following common mistakes can counteract the effects and increase your blood glucose levels: 1. Fruit overload: Adding too many fruits can easily add up to calories. Make sure you portion your fruit salad. Pair the fruits with some chopped nuts or a teaspoon of seeds to… (Updated 20 Sep 2025, 09:44 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- From green vegetables to colourful fruits and herbs, the season offers foodies a plethora of ingredients to whip up some fantastic dishes, including fresh salads
- Crunchy and full of flavour, salads make for a wonderful side or main dish, depending on the components
- Extremely rich in fibre, they are great for gut health as they feed the microbiome and also add satiety value, helping keep weight in check