March is Nationwide Diet Month and we’re sharing go-to meals from a few of our Dignity Well being Medical Group physicians and superior apply suppliers. Attempt these dishes the subsequent time your in want of a wholesome meal concept.

Dr. Chadha’s Inexperienced Cobb Salad
From Anila Chadha, MD, household and weight problems drugs, Dignity Health Medical Group — Bakersfield

“This salad is a favourite of mine as a result of it’s straightforward to repair and stays recent in my lunch field. It has sufficient proteins, is stuffed with fiber and has wholesome fats, and is low in carbohydrates,” says Dr. Chadha. 

Elements:

• Lettuce
• Kale
• Arugula
• Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Grilled hen
• Laborious-boiled egg
• Mozzarella cheese

Tremendous Spinach Salad
From Cindy Yang, MD, household and weight problems drugs, Dignity Health Medical Group — Northridge

“I eat this salad religiously, twice every week, as a result of it tastes healthful and retains me energized. This salad is stuffed with nutritious multicolored greens, fruit, legumes, complete grains, and seeds. Many of those elements are thought-about ‘superfoods’ as a result of their excessive nutrient and antioxidant content material,” says Dr. Yang.

Elements:

• Spinach
• Avocados
• Quinoa
• Carrots
• Cranberries
• Chickpeas
• Edamame
• Pumpkin seeds
• Ginger-miso dressing

Salmon Salad with Balsamic Dressing
From Ryan Macht, MD, bariatric surgeon, Dignity Health Medical Group — Sequoia

“It is a favourite of mine as a result of it’s fast and simple to make! I cook dinner the salmon within the air fryer and it’s performed in about quarter-hour. The greens have a variety of vitamins and fiber, which helps with satiety and the salmon is a good supply of protein,” says Dr. Macht.

Elements:

• Lettuce of your alternative
• Carrots
• Avocado
• Blue cheese
• Tomatoes
• Balsamic vinegar
• Salmon seasoned with BBQ and all the pieces bagel seasoning

Pan-fried Tofu
From Jillian Chelson, PA, household drugs, Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican

“I like this recipe as a result of it has good ranges of fiber and protein. The celery has  diuretic properties and the garlic and onion have immune-enhancing properties,” says Jillian.

Elements:

• Tofu fried in avocado oil
• Romaine lettuce leaves (used as “boats”)
• Mayonnaise
• Garlic
• Celery
• Soy sauce
• Scorching sauce
• Sesame seeds