While salad might not sound satisfying to some people, it's been a love of mine since the beginning of the year. I started an amazing diet in January and am proud to say I have dropped 43 pounds. How did I do it?

I started eating non processed food. I shopped "around" the grocery stores for healthier, fresh items that I could consume. There's no more Kraft Mac & Cheese in my life let alone senseless carbs like buns and bread. I also eliminated dairy from my diet as well. I feel amazing, I have more energy now then I did when I was 22. Eating healthier not only helped me lose weight, it also helped me when it comes to sleep. I sleep like a rock nowadays and might get up once during the night. I used to get up at least 6 times every night.

Eating healthy doesn't mean that you have to eat boring food. A salad bar can satisfy your hunger while providing healthy options in doing so. When I hit a salad bar I am on the lookout for protein that I can put on my salad and I also load it up with veggies. Chickpeas are always a welcome addition to any salad.

I admit, before I started eating healthy I was turned off by it because I didn't think the "new food" I was eating would have any taste. On the contrary, I have created new healthy recipes that I enjoy. If you are a healthy eater, check out these salad bar/salad locations in Lansing. If you are not, but desire to eat healthier, give these salad bars a shot, they aren't as boring as you might think.

10 Best Lansing Area Salad Bars Via YELP

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1. Leaf Salad Bar - 1542 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

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2. Lear Salad Bar - 2319 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864

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3. Better Health Market & Cafe - 305 N Clippert St, Lansing, MI 48912

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4. Soup Spoon Café - 1419 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

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5. World Buffet & Grill - 5002 W Saginaw Hwy #3, Lansing, MI 48917

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6. Whole Foods Market - 2750 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

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7. One North Kitchen & Bar - 5001 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

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8. Beggar's Banquet - 218 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

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9. Steakhouse Philly Bar & Grill - 3020 Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48912

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10. The Rusty Mug Westside - 5421 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

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