Spinach Salad with Strawberries

Are your taste buds bored to tears by the same old salads? Then try this flavorful combination on for size!
Seasonally sweet strawberries are showcased in a bed of leafy green spinach dotted with crunchy pumpkin seeds, zesty radish chips and tangy green onions. Top this already flavorful salad with a mixture of fresh parsley, zingy orange zest, tangy ginger, lip-puckering lemon and hot chili oil! This cool delight is sure to snap your mouth to attention and satisfy your finicky stomach at the same time!

Spinach Salad with Strawberries

Dressing Ingredients:1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh1/8 tsp. ginger, ground1/2 tsp. orange zest1/2 Tbsp. parsley, dried OR 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped, (preferred)2/2 tsp. lemon pepper3 Tbsp. olive oil4 drops hot chili oil

Salad Ingredients: 6 cups fresh spinach, washed and torn2/3 cup sliced strawberries (about 6 whole)2 radishes, sliced1 green onion, chopped3 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds, hulled

In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients thoroughly.

Place the prepared spinach into a serving bowl. Toss it with the salad dressing. Garnish the salad with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy!

Nutrition information per serving: 170 Calories; 15g Fat; 5g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber.

Foods to Eat Every Day

Losing weight isn't just about avoiding fat-laden foods. Many people make the mistake of simply removing high-calorie concoctions without replacing them with healthier fare. Starving yourself is not an effective weight-loss strategy.

A common misconception is that eating healthy has to be difficult -- it doesn't have to be. Eating right doesn't necessarily have to cost a lot or take up all your time if you know which foods excel in ease of use, nutrient density and versatility.

So, instead of eating foods loaded with calories and lacking in nutrients, add these foods to your daily diet to stay full, feel good, lose weight and get healthy.

Oatmeal is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Oatmeal has protein, carbs and fiber. It's simple to make -- and cheap! -- plus you can add berries or fruit to make it even more
nutritious.

Apples are easy to grab and take with you anywhere. An apple is a perfectly portioned serving of fruit, a great source of fiber, inexpensive, loaded with nutrients -- and all you have to do is wash them and they're ready to eat! There's a reason for the old adage: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

Yogurt has calcium for our bones, as well as being a good source of carbs and protein. It comes in individual containers, making it easy to take and eat anywhere. Make sure it says "live active cultures" on the container, which have an added benefit for your digestive tract.

Berries are perfect to add to yogurt, oatmeal, cereal or eaten alone. They are delicious, packed with antioxidants and just need a thorough rinsing to be ready to eat.

Spinach is a super food that's loaded with minerals, vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. You can mix it into a salad or top a sandwich with it for added health benefits.

Beans are a great source of fiber and protein. Eating beans with brown rice makes for a complete low-cost vegetarian protein source.

When water gets boring, it's tea to the rescue. It's loaded with antioxidants, calorie-free and can be enjoyed anywhere. Get it with or without caffeine.

Nuts have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, and studies have shown nuts help to prevent heart disease and cancer. Grabbing a handful of nuts is a great way to snack on the go.

These foods are great to eat every day, but you can get too much of a good thing. Eat proper portions to make sure you're not getting excess calories. Just because something is healthy doesn't mean it's calorie