Spring Rejuvenated With Whole Food!
- Pitsuda
- Mar 19
- 3 min read
Spring is a time of transition, and our bodies need to adjust to the changing eating habits that come with the shift from winter to spring and summer. As the seasons change, so do the types of foods that are in season and the way our bodies respond to them.
Adjusting Eating Habits for Spring
Incorporate Fresh Produce: Spring brings a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Focus on incorporating seasonal produce like asparagus, peas, strawberries, and radishes into your meals.
Lighten Up Your Meals: As the weather warms, consider lighter meals that include salads, grilled vegetables, and lean proteins.
Stay Hydrated: With the increase in temperatures, it's important to drink plenty of water. Herbal teas and infused waters can also be refreshing options.
Embrace Whole Foods: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods that nourish your body and provide energy for outdoor activities.
Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to how your body feels with the changes in diet and adjust accordingly. Spring is a great time to detox and refresh your eating habits.
By aligning your diet with the seasonal changes, you can support your body's natural rhythms and enhance your overall well-being during this vibrant time of year.
Let's discuss about whole food and you know that whole food refers to food that is minimally processed and free from artificial ingredients or additives. These foods are typically in their natural state or have undergone minimal processing to maintain their nutritional value. Whole foods are often considered healthier options compared to processed foods, as they retain their essential nutrients and fiber.
Characteristics of Whole Foods
Natural state: Whole foods are unrefined and unprocessed, retaining their original form.
High nutritional value: They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.
Free from additives: Whole foods do not contain artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
High in fiber: Many whole foods, especially fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, are high in dietary fiber.
Benefits of Eating Whole Foods
Improved nutrition: Whole foods provide essential nutrients that support overall health.
Weight management: They are often lower in calories and higher in fiber, promoting satiety.
Reduced risk of chronic diseases: A diet rich in whole foods can lower the risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Better digestion: The fiber content in whole foods aids in digestion and promotes gut health.
Incorporating whole foods into your diet can lead to a healthier lifestyle and improved well-being.
I have spring rejuvenated with whole food recipe that I would love to share with you. I use fresh vegetables that really grow during the season if I plant my own or you can find the season vegetable grow in your area lists. I would highly recommended home grown vegetables are the best and I added some other spices such as turmeric or five spices are my favorite flavor in any food. Turmeric help promote my body immune system and natural reduce inflammation. If you would love to have some sweetness, I used date to add on to the soup. Why soup, because when cook as a soup make it light to digest and give body less time to working on processing food. So, body can have more time to working on heal body if it need to during the season change.
This is my all time spring rejuvenate soup, I made at home during detoxifying body when season change.
Ingredients:
2 full hand of leafy green (home grown or season vegetable green)
1 carrot, cut cubed
1 Celery, cut cubed
1 small Red onion
1 tablespoon of Quinoa
1 tablespoon of Lentil (choice is your for green, brown, or red lentil)
1 piece of Kombu
2 pieces of dried Date
1 cup of spring water
1/2 teaspoon of grounded turmeric
*Note: The portion of ingredients make for 1 serving, if you cook for more, you will need to double or add more portion size to the ingredients.
How to make it really easy, put everything in one pot and let it boil for 30 minutes and ready to serve. Bon Appetit!
Since the soup is less process and you want to heal with whole food, I tend not to add salt or sugar or something spicy pepper to it. Let the whole real food create the magic of taste in the pot for us.
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