Having a hard time eating right? Want an easier way to get your salad in?

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After all, I am the editor so doesn't that make me equivalent of a co-author? Lol!!!

Seriously, she doesn't mind as long as I plug the blog so here we go, Check out www.gumbohair.com
That site is predominantly about growing healthy natural hair, but it discusses recipes (not always healthy but still delicious), female workouts, and more...

With that being said, here is an excellent idea if you struggle with getting in your salads, or just have a hard time eating right due to a hectic work schedule. The prep time is actually very minimal and for some reason, you tend to eat this more because it looks so PRETTY and APPETIZING!!!
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Lately, I have been trying to come up with ways to help friends and family do more raw foods with little effort. Well, I saw this salad in a mason jar idea and thought now this would work! I noticed that when DH and I prewash and prepare our fruits and vegetables we are more likely to eat it instead of letting them go bad in the refrigerator. Of course I suggest you use little to no meat, but whatever floats your boat to get you to start eating better. 

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This idea can be done at least 2-3 days before and is very portable. It also helps you clearly see portions     

as far as veggies vs dressing vs fruit is concern. 

INGREDIENTS (HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING):

1 tablespoon of pure mustard

2 tablespoon of raw honey

1/2 cup of h20

Blend together until a creamy constancy is form.

Organically grown yellow mustard seed traditionally stone ground with organic raw apple cider vinegar, a bit of EDEN Sea Salt, and organic spices. Made of the finest ingredients and nothing more. 

I added homemade honey mustard dressing, cherry tomatoes, sweet onions, shredded carrots, and the baby spring organic girl mix. I threw in a a few pecans as well....

baby green romaine lettuce, baby greenleaf lettuce, tango, tatsoi, baby spinach, baby red romaine lettuce, lolla rosa, baby red chard, arugula, mizuna, baby green chard, baby oakleaf lettuce. ingredients may vary by season.

So in the large container it's approximately a little more than 15 cups. I was doing a little more than 2 cups per container. My containers contained about 2/3 of the vitamins that are listed here, at least for the green part of my salad.

deep red cherry tomatoes ( I USED A CUP IN MY MIX)

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup cherry
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 3 Calories 27
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.3g		0%
	Saturated Fat 0.069g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.201g
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 7mg		0%
Potassium 353mg
Total Carbohydrate 5.84g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.8g	7%
	Sugars 3.92g
Protein 1.31g
Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18

I used about 2-3 ounces of shredded carrots in our mixed. Even that small amount still provides a large amount of Vitamin  A.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 0 Calories 35
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0g		0%
	Saturated Fat 0g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
	Monounsaturated Fat 0g
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 65mg		3%
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
	Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 120% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

   

Price for about 8 -10 salad jars!

1) ORGANIC GIRL BABY SPRING (THE LARGE ONE POUND CONTAINER) ~ $6.99

2) TWO SWEET ONIONS ~ $4.22

3) ORGANIC SHREDDED CARROT $2.49

4) PINT OF ORGANIC CHERRY TOMATOES $3.99

5)A POUND OF RAW HONEY  $8.49 

6) PURE MUSTARD $3.00

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                                                       TOTAL  $29.18

Now keep in mind that you will use the honey and mustard on at least 16 jars of salad. There are 32 tablespoons in one pound of honey. So the salad costs about $2.91 - $3.65 a piece. I'm sure with farmers markets/home gardens this can be done for even cheaper. A huge salad like this at a restaurant would easily run you at least $10.

After the recent BK fiasco maybe we should all start making our own fast food!

16 OZ CONTAINERS

DOUBLE FOR YOUR TROUBLE.

THIS SALAD IS HUGE!

SO HEALTHY AND RAW...LOADED WITH VITAMINS!

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So give it a shot and let me know what you think! Also shoot over to www.gumbohair.com and show her some love. Let her know I sent you over there! As always, thanks for taking the time to come  by my page!

-Mark B Fitness