Last Whimsy we had eight healthy tips to help kickstart your health as you get into this spring season.
With spring coming in full swing, let's look at one of them. Adding seasonal fresh fruits and
vegetables into your diet. This is such a perfect time as you start seeing more show up as time goes on!
Not only will these be at their peak freshness but they will also add flavor and nutrition to
your meals. As mentioned in the previous Whimsy, they can also help support your immune system and overall health.
Here are 10 tips to help you add more fruits and vegetables to your
diet:
Visit your local farmers' market or grocery store and choose produce that's in season. Some spring produce includes asparagus, rhubarb, fiddleheads, radishes, and spinach.
Experiment with new recipes that feature seasonal produce. Try making an asparagus and pea risotto or a rhubarb crumble.
Make smoothies with fresh berries, spinach, and other greens like kale.
Try roasting vegetables like radishes, carrots, and beets for a delicious and easy side
dish.
Add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and chives to your meals for an extra burst of flavor.
Make a spring vegetable soup using asparagus, fiddleheads, and spinach.
Incorporate rhubarb into your baking by making a delicious rhubarb crisp or pie.
Make homemade jams and preserves with fresh berries like strawberries and blueberries.
Create a colorful fruit
salad.
Make a cucumber salad with sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs like dill and parsley.
To give you an idea of a simple recipe using spring seasonal produce, here's one for a delicious Radish and Feta Cheese Salad:
Ingredients:
4 cups mixed salad greens 1 cup sliced radishes 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or a plant-based feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Lemon
vinaigrette dressing
Instructions:
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced radishes, crumbled your favorite type of feta cheese (dairy or plant-based), and chopped walnuts.
Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette dressing to taste and toss gently to combine.
I look forward to hearing...
How have you started incorporating your
spring seasonal fruits and vegetables into your meals?
What are your favorite recipes or tips for adding more seasonal produce to your diet?
How have you been making your salads more colorful, exciting, and flavorful?
Share your recipes, thoughts, ideas, and suggestions.
