We have heard too many times. The government, health officials and doctors are always telling us to consume as much fruits and vegetables as we can. However, two problems occur: We either hate vegetables or we eat too much of them that we do not have space to digest anything else.According to all research done, we only need half a cup of vegetables to fulfill our daily needs. So, a simple solution would be to eat half a cup of vegetable salad. In this article, I will talk about the health benefits of vegetable salad and I will provide you with a simple vegetable salad recipe.

First, let us touch on the health aspect of vegetables. Every dieter needs vegetables. Vegans love vegetables. People with diabetes, chronic heart problems and high cholesterol level need more vegetables. Even if you are not suffering from any of the conditions mentioned above, you still need greens because you would want to prevent yourself from getting those diseases. This is the main health benefit of vegetables, disease prevention.

Now, let's move on to the nutrition aspect of vegetable salad. What do you get with a vegetable salad recipe? You get a fulfilling meal, filled with anti-oxidant, fiber and cancer preventing agents. What's more, they are also low in fat and calories...good news for those who are dieting. In fact, you burn more calories eating vegetables. Asparagus, anyone?? Since vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, they help flush unwanted toxins from your digestive system. And remember, they are low in calories, which is good for your blood circulation system.

Enough digressing...let's move on to the main recipe. Making vegetable salads are really simple. You can mix lettuce, spinach and leftover corn or onion together. To add some protein to your salad, consider adding some hard-boiled eggs. If you have orange or sweet bell pepper, use them. Mix them all together and sprinkle them with some lemon juice and garlic to retain color and lower bad cholesterol. Uhh...I hate garlic! They stink...well, in that case, you can add parsley to cover your 'bad breath'.

The key here is color and assortment. Vary your vegetables daily. If you like, you may use broccoli, artichoke, cauliflower, carrots and mushroom. It doesn't always have to be vegetables. Use some fruits wherever possible. For diabetic patients, note that cilantro can help lower sugar levels.

This is a simple recipe that you can definitely prepare in under 15 minutes. It is healthy, nutritious and delicious. I hope you will make full use of this recipe.

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