The nicer weather has inspired me to eat. more. salads. And that got me thinking….
I love the crunch of a CROUTON but as an RDN I want way more nutrition – ya know?
Sure we can use crunchy nuts + seeds. But I’ve got some NEW UNIQUE ideas to share with you…
CRUNCHY SALAD TOPPERS
beyond the usual croutons, nuts, seeds
beyond the usual croutons, nuts, seeds
plantain chips
I love these so instead of over-snacking on them, I use them as a salad topper!
I love these so instead of over-snacking on them, I use them as a salad topper!
freeze dried sweet corn
Research suggests that sweet flavor can help you eat & enjoy more veggies.
Research suggests that sweet flavor can help you eat & enjoy more veggies.
roasted chickpeas
Pump up the nutrition of any salad… 1/4 cup has 5g protein + 5g fiber.
Pump up the nutrition of any salad… 1/4 cup has 5g protein + 5g fiber.
sprouted toast pieces
Toast sprouted whole grain bread & cut into cubes. Hello, superfood croutons.
Toast sprouted whole grain bread & cut into cubes. Hello, superfood croutons.
kale chips
Kale has skin-glowing vitamin A & energy-enhancing iron. Click here for a chip recipe. Or time-saver: Buy them!
Kale has skin-glowing vitamin A & energy-enhancing iron. Click here for a chip recipe. Or time-saver: Buy them!
brown rice crackers
Crumble crackers & sprinkle them on top of salads… quick whole grain crunch.
Crumble crackers & sprinkle them on top of salads… quick whole grain crunch.
BONUS
Eat More Salad Plan
This 5-day plan incorporates energizing salad at every meal. You’ll supercharge your health with an average of >7 cups of veggies daily. Shopping list included! Click HERE to download the plan.
Eat More Salad Plan
This 5-day plan incorporates energizing salad at every meal. You’ll supercharge your health with an average of >7 cups of veggies daily. Shopping list included! Click HERE to download the plan.
