Clean up your eating habits this spring for a sparkling clean diet. Spring is about new beginnings and starting fresh.
Here are a few tips to refresh your food choices this season:
Seek out spring veggies. Eat more seasonal produce that are higher in nutrients, less expensive, and better for the community.
- Asparagus is delicious grilled, roasted, or added to a frittata.
- Leeks can be sautéed or braised to add flavor to main dishes.
- Strawberries are juicy and sweet, and harvested through the beginning of summer.
- Watercress adds a unique peppery, bitter green flavor to soups, salads and sandwiches.
- Radishes can add a crisp crunch to salads.
- Artichokes are less than 60 calories and can be eaten whole, stuffed, grilled or steamed, or pair the hearts with pasta, pizza and sauces.
Start an Herb Garden. Fresh herbs are easy to grow and are more than just a garnish. They can replace salt for flavor, adding to the nutritional quality of your food. Basil, oregano and parsley all contain antioxidants that help protect against cell damage.
Organize the Refrigerator. Make choosing a healthy snack easier by replacing the old with new pre-prepared good-for-you options. Slice vegetables and fruit, hard boil a few eggs, and utilize clear containers so you can see what’s in them. Arrange foods so that the healthier options are front and center, so you can easily reach for them when hungry.
Eating clean is a simple, healthy approach to eating that focuses on foods that do the body good, while limiting the not so good for you items.