Healthy Foods for Springtime

Spring is the time of the year for embracing all things light and fresh as there is abundant growth of freshly new flowers, grass, and delicious, colorful produce. 

Eating seasonally aligns our minds and body with nature and is a great way to get the most flavorful and freshest produce around. Food abundant in spring is refreshing, regenerating, and detoxifying, which forces us to leave behind the heaviness of grounding foods. 
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Healthy food in spring: 

• Cauliflower 
• Cabbage 
• Broccoli  
• Radishes 
• Asparagus 

• Root veggies like carrots, parsnips, turnips beets  
• Onion and garlic 
• Avocados 
• Leafy greens: parsley and cilantro 
• Strawberries 

• Green onion and chives 
• Snap peas  
• Mushrooms 

Now with the help of these essential, let us know how to make some nourishing spring meals: 
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1. A savory toast: 

• Roasted red beet hummus on toasted bread. 
• Sauteed asparagus with pepper 
• Place leaves of cilantro and sprinkle a hemp seed  
• Squeeze a lemon. Enjoy!

2. A spring green smoothie. Assemble these ingredients and blend: 

• Frozen bananas 
• Frozen steamed cauliflower  
• Frozen mango 
• Avocado for healthy fats 
• Lemon juice  

• Some fresh greens 
• A handful of fresh mint 
• Filtered water  

3. Spring veggie sandwich: 

• Onto toasted bread, add chive vegan cream cheese and your favorite spring vegetables like onion, avocado, radishes, carrots, and broccoli sprouts, and top with the remaining piece of bread. 

4. Spring veggie pad thai: 

• Chop up your favorite spring vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, and snap peas 
• Heat some oil and sauté ​ your vegetables, mix them well. When the cooking vegetables, add in your pad thai noodles and cooked according to instructions 
• Add some sun-butter pad thai sauce and mix it well. 
• Top with green onions, cilantro, and sunflower seeds