Start the New Year with salads!

Christmas and the last week of the year are usually a time of huge feasts and eating and drinking in every family, and New Year's Eve parties are not necessarily about restraint, in terms of food and drink consumption. Of course, after the midnight champagne breaking, most people start the New Year with resolutions, many of which are about dieting, healthy eating and conscious nutrition, as our bodies always signal in some way that they need a little care.

How to get started

A closer look at the psychology of New Year's resolutions reveals that one in two people usually make some sort of commitment, but only a quarter of them make it to the end of the first week and only 10 per cent stick to their resolution for months. So it's not worth overdoing it, it's worth setting a plan that you can actually achieve. So, as a first step in our health and diet, it's simply a matter of making sure we get enough exercise and trying to include healthy ingredients in our meals, such as salads, which can be made from a variety of ingredients and in a variety of ways.

Why salads?

Experts say we should eat fruit and vegetables on a daily basis, as they have a positive effect on our bodies in many ways. The good news about fruit and vegetables is that, although they can be eaten on their own, they can also be used to make salads and dressings. Of course, you can also include salads as part of your main meals, for example, as a garnish for lunch or dinner.

Why is it important to eat them? First of all because leafy vegetables are the main natural source of fibre and can be used to reduce cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels and aid digestion. Their vitamin K content helps to strengthen bones and their high water content contributes to the body's fluid needs. Their vitamin content is just as important, as a varied diet of fruit and vegetables can provide us with virtually all the vitamins we need. The same is true of antioxidants and minerals (iron, zinc, folic acid), which can also be absorbed from a fruit or vegetable salad. Not to mention the fact that the consumption of antioxidants contributes greatly to the breakdown of toxins in the body.

Although it is a proven fact that vegetables and fruits have the highest vitamin content when eaten raw, of course, their cooked versions, such as soups or stews, are not a bad thing either, as they can also do wonders for the body.

Healthy snacks and salads from KIOSK

If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by Christmas food and want something a little lighter, we've got you covered. Come and visit us at KIOSK, where you'll find a whole host of healthy dishes to choose from. For example, try our Caesar salad with Caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan on top of a romaine lettuce, or our KIOSK superfood salad with aniseed pumpkin, chickpeas, orange, pomegranate, walnuts, mustard and vinaigrette. If you're not so adventurous, ask for our tossed salad with fresh salad leaves and vegetables and vinaigrette as a side dish or accompaniment, or try our pickled iceberg lettuce salad. Did you know that KIOSK also has a weekly menu with a vegetarian version? If we can give you one piece of advice, make it your New Year's resolution to try any of the above dishes and you've already taken the first step towards a healthier life.