Salad and Soup recipe to Lose Weight

Filling up on fiber and water rich foods first can help prevent you from overdoing high calorie fare later. Also eating a first-course salad can reduce overall calorie intake at a meal by up to 12 percent. It is also shown that people who started lunch with vegetable soup ended up eating 20 percent less than those who skipped soup. Try this healthy salad recipe or healthy soup recipe before your dinner tonight to lose weight.

Cauliflower Salad Recipe 

Ingredient:

• 5 tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 3 cups chopped cauliflower florets
• 2 cups chopped heart of romaine
• 1 tart-sweet red apple, chopped

Preparation:

•  Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, shallot, caraway seeds (if using) and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
•  Now add cauliflower, romaine and apple; toss to coat.

Pumpkin Soup Recipe 

 Preparation:

• Saute two slices of chopped bacon and 1 chopped onion; drain fat.
• Add one 29-ounce can pumpkin, 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup applesauce, and 2 teaspoons ground ginger.
• Add salt and pepper; bring to boil simmer.
• Add ½ cup light sour cream