I have been really bad about healthy for the majority of my week. I have been eating junk food for the past two days. Today was the day I decided I got the craving for junk food out of my system. I brought a nice greek salad to work. I combined chicken, spinach, feta cheese, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, green and kalamta olives with olive oil. The saltiness of the olives and feta cheese mixed with the sweetness of pepperoncinis are a great blend.
Below are the health benefits for the following:
Olives: They contain high monunsaturated fat which links to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, and decreasing blood pressure.
Pepperoncini: They contain capsaicin which acts as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and reduces the risk of heart diseases. Also, pepperoncini has Vitamin C and A.
Olive Oil, for the dressing: With the consumption of olive oil, it lowers your blood pressure, your risk on obtaining heart disease, and osteroporosis, and fights against obesity.
Tomatoes: Vitamin C and A, these two vitamins work to fend off DNA damage from free radicals
Chicken: Vitamin B (good source of energy and boosts immune system), and its a lean protein (good weightloss food).
Spinach: They are loaded with Vitamin A,K,D, and E. With Vitamin K, it linked to strengthening your bones.
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