Tips for healthy eating in spring

Spring vegetables are varied and rich in nutrients. It’s time to stock up on artichokes, asparagus, fresh peas and radishes, grow aromatic herbs on the windowsill and savor the healthy foods on our plate.

Summary

• Choose the right vegetables
• From the morning
• One change per day
• A garden of fresh herbs
• Savor the scents
• Our healthy recipes to try

When the first rays of the spring sun begin to warm us up, our good resolutions from the beginning of the year can resurface. If you’ve decided to overhaul your diet, you’re in luck. The new harvests of fruits and vegetables are showing the tip of their nose on the shelves of businesses, and can thus facilitate the task to eat in a balanced way , while having pleasure.

Choose the right vegetables

When it comes to vegetables, you can’t go wrong – the more you eat, the better. Each vegetable contains different nutrients , and spring offers us a selection that is as varied as it is tasty. The artichokes , for example, we help reduce the feeling of hunger: they force us to eat slowly, and are rich in satiating fiber. In addition, asparagus , fresh peas , and radishes of all kinds contain beneficial compounds that help protect our health.

From the morning

• A tasty breakfast can also consist of a serving of vegetables , recalls the Consumer Reports website . An omelet with spinach leaves , a slice of toasted wholemeal bread with avocado drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice … do the tests as you wish.
• At lunch, add grated carrots to your sandwich, and beets to your smoothie .
• In the evening, fried sweet potato, the quinoa and a salad of cabbage will complete the menu. Leftovers from dinner can also be an excellent vegetable base for breakfast the next day.

One change per day

Even the slightest change in our habits can significantly improve our health . Replace sugary snacks with a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit, drink water instead of soda, do not consume meat one day a week, opt for rice and wholegrain pasta, and favor olive oil. olive instead of butter are some of the beneficial changes that can be easily incorporated into everyday life.

A garden of fresh herbs

The herbs fresh are easy to grow, even on the window sill. Not only can they improve the nutritional quality of your dishes, but also add flavor to foods, and help you use less salt . Herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley contain antioxidants that help protect against cell damage. Cultivate them and add them to salads, soups, vegetable dishes, or make a pesto to season pasta and vegetables.

Savor the scents

Desserts and cheeseburgers aren’t the only ones that can make us drool with pleasure. Healthy foods taste amazing, like perfectly ripe strawberries, freshly picked asparagus, a crisp, sweet and juicy apple or fresh corn on the cob. Taking the time to notice these scents and enjoy healthy foods will help you feel more satisfied. 

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