6 vegetarian Indian salads for flat belly and glowing skin

Salad is often referred to as a healthy meal that can boost digestion and the immune system. As per celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, salads should be part of a balanced meal, not a complete meal on their own, especially for dinner. She also says that salads can be a beneficial source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. In an interesting post on Instagram, user Jithin V Suresh, who claims to have lost 35 kgs naturally at home, shared 6 simple and healthy vegetarian salads, which he eats in a day for glowing skin, healthy hair, and a flat belly. According to him, these salads are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that can help support a flat belly and glowing skin. Jithin wrote in his post, “Want glowing skin and a flat belly? Start with these salads.” Scroll down to read the salad recipes and how they work.

Why it works: According to Jithin, “Beetroot purifies blood, orange gives glow through vitamin C."

Recipe: Boil and dice 1 small beetroot; peel and segment 1 orange; add fresh mint leaves; dress with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Chill and enjoy it fresh.

Why it works: “Vitamin C from mango boosts collagen, moong sprouts detox the skin,” Jithin's post reads

Recipe: First of all, chop 1/2 cup raw mango; add to 1/2 cup sprouted moong, 2 tbsp grated coconut, green chilli (optional), salt, jeera powder; temper few curry leaves and mustard seeds in coconut oil; mix all and top with tempering. Enjoy it fresh.

Why it works: Jithin said, “Hydrating, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants for clear, glowing skin.”

Recipe: Mix 1 grated carrot, 1 chopped cucumber, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 tsp lemon juice, pinch of black salt, and chopped coriander well. Let it rest and chill in the fridge for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!

Why it works: “Protein-packed and skin-friendly, balances hormones too,” he said.

Recipe: Boil 1/2 cup white chickpea, mix with 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped tomato as well as coriander, lemon juice and roasted jeera powder and garnish with mint. Enjoy it fresh.

Why it works: Jithin's post reads, “Healthy fats from avocado and flaxseeds nourish skin deeply.”

Recipe: Dice 1/2 ripe avocado, and chop 1 small cucumber. Toss gently with 1 tsp roasted flaxseeds and add a dressing of olive oil, lemon and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!

Why it works: He added, “Spinach gives iron, apples give fibre and walnuts give omega-3 for skin repair.”
Recipe: Blanch 1 cup of fresh spinach and add thinly sliced 1/2 apple and 5-6 crushed walnuts to it. Make a dressing of 1sp olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey and lemon juice. Toss gently and serve fresh.