Tuna, strawberries and sunflower seeds transform a simple side salad into a therapeutic meal for natural eczema treatment.   

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach torn into bite sized pieces

2 cups lettuce torn into bite sized pieces

½ cup carrots grated

½ cup broccoli

4 oz water packed tuna

½ cup strawberries

1 Tablespoon grated cheddar cheese

2 Tablespoon sunflower seeds

¼ cup whole grain croutons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the green leafy vegetables in a large bowl. Add the other vegetables. Toss in the tuna, croutons and strawberries. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and grated cheese on top.

2. In a separate bowl make the dressing by whisking the olive oil and lemon juice as you season them with salt and pepper.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss it with a fork.

4. Serve immediately.

Nutrient Notes

Spinach contains omega 3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties that are useful for dealing with the inflammation of eczema. It is also rich in vitamin A which is a vital vitamin for skin health.

Broccoli is a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C which protect the cells from free radical damage. It also contains omega 3 fatty acids which are useful for skin health.

Carrots are a good source of vitamin A which is a potent antioxidant.

Strawberries contain antioxidants like vitamin A and C which prevent the cell damage caused by free radicals.

Fatty fish like tuna contain omega 3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties that are useful for dealing with the inflammation associated with eczema.

Sunflower seeds contain omega 3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties. They are also good sources of vitamin E and selenium which are potent antioxidants that protect the skin cells.

Calorie Counter

2 cups Spinach 15 calories

2 cups Lettuce 15 calories

Broccoli ½ cup 15 calories

Carrots ½ cup 25 calories

Tuna (water packed) 4 oz 150 calories

½ cup strawberries 25 calories

1 Tablespoon cheddar cheese 30 calories

2 Tablespoon sunflower seeds 100 calories

¼ cup whole grain croutons 50 calories

Olive oil 1 tablespoon 100 calories

1 lemon 10 calories

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