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    7 Ways to Build a Supercharged, Nutritious Salad

    By | Shine Food – Wed, Aug 15, 2012 4:22 PM EDT

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    Pick Powerful Greens
    Up your salad's nutrition power by opting for darker lettuces like romaine (which has loads of vitamin A and C) or arugula (which has lots of vitamin K), ... more 
    Photo by: Angie McGowan
    Pick Powerful Greens
    Up your salad's nutrition power by opting for darker lettuces like romaine (which has loads of vitamin A and C) or arugula (which has lots of vitamin K), and skip the iceberg which is not as nutrient-dense. Or supercharge your salad with nutrient-dense dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, or chard.
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    Are you getting the most nutritional bang out of your salad? Lots of us turn to salad for a low-calorie side or meal, but we may be adding ingredients that are surprisingly unhealthy, defeating the best of intentions from the outset. Since not all salads are equally good for you, we've rounded up 7 tips for building delicious, wholesome, and nutritionally optimized salads every time. (No fat-free dressing allowed!) - By Elizabeth Stark & Brian Campbell



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