Living in harmony with the seasons and cycles of nature brings us closer to living a healthy, balanced life. As the season’s change we instinctively begin to change our behavior and modify our lifestyle to harmonize with the season. When we don’t make those subtle shifts in behavior modification we often find ourselves suffering from a state of imbalance which may come in the form of illness or mental unrest.
Spring is a time to cleanse, revive and rejuvenate and play! Moving away from heavy comfort foods and moving toward lighter more cleansing foods is appropriate in spring. As the days grow longer and the temperatures grow warmer, our routines naturally begin to change. We jump on the opportunity to get outside, soak up the sun and move our bodies. From a mental perspective, our creative energies seem to take flight as we begin to envision ideas and initiate actions on a path towards an end. When we make an effort to live in sync with the seasons life seems smoother and flows easier.
Becoming conscious of making seasonal food choices will help your body to more easily adapt to the changing season by providing proper nourishment for strength and support. By choosing fresh produce in season we receive the benefits of peak freshness, taste and nutrition. The nutritional components of seasonal eating are also beneficial to our seasonal nutritional requirements. Celebrate with the fresh flavors of spring. Experiment with new ways to incorporate the fresh bounty of spring into your cooking repertoire.
Seasonal Produce /Spring Early Summer |
Artichoke |
Asparagus |
Baby Lettuce |
Broccoli |
Cauliflower |
Cucumbers |
Garlic |
Fava Beans |
Fennel |
Fiddlehead Ferns |
Fingerling Potatoes |
Herbs |
Leeks |
Onions |
Morel Mushrooms |
Onions |
Peas |
Radishes |
Ramp |
Salad Greens |
Scallions |
Shallots |
String Beans |
Swiss Chard |
Watercress |
Apples |
Apricots |
Strawberries |
Cherries |
Rhubarb |
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