Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal in nature. Temperatures warm, encouraging new life to sprout through the heavy resistance of wet soil. E. E. Cummings wonderfully describes this season as, “mud-luscious” and “puddle wonderful.”
Embrace nature’s springtime energy by gaining clarity around your personal goals. Project a clear intention for how you wish to grow and develop, remembering that working through resistance is necessary to break through old patterns.
Women who are lifelong dieters often miss out on the abundance of nature in an effort to make themselves small. Try challenging that restrictive mindset at the table by reaching for the wide array of local produce available during the spring season. Experiment with a variety of food flavors / colors / textures at each meal as a way to challenge restriction and deeply nourish yourself.
Spring is a time for lighter, cooler dishes to balance the body as the temperatures warm outside. When planning a spring menu, incorporate an abundance of leafy greens (aka the new life of the season). Try adding sprouts & micro greens to your smoothies and salads, which are extremely nutrient dense (they contain more vitamins, minerals & antioxidants than their full-grown versions).
Spring Vegetables:
Arugula
Asparagus
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Kale
Lettuce
Mustard Greens
Peas
Radishes
Savoy
Scallions
Spinach
Watercress
Spring Fruits:
Apricots
Rhubarb