06/10/2024
🌼 Spring Nutrition Detox 🌱
As the season shifts, it’s the perfect time for a nutrition reset! Spring offers an abundance of fresh, vibrant foods that can revitalize your health and boost your energy. Here are some spring favorites to incorporate into your meals:
🥦 Spring Greens: Kale, spinach, and arugula are packed with nutrients and perfect for salads or smoothies.
🍓 Fresh Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are antioxidant-rich and great for snacking or adding to yogurt.
🥒 Crisp Cucumbers: Hydrating and refreshing, they make a perfect addition to salads or as a crunchy snack.
🍅 Cherry Tomatoes: Juicy and sweet, these add color and flavor to any dish.
🥗 Asparagus: This nutrient-dense vegetable is excellent when roasted or grilled.
🥕 Radishes: With their peppery flavor and crunch, radishes are fantastic in salads or as a snack.
🍋 Citrus Fruits: Lemons and oranges add a zesty twist and are excellent for hydration.
🥑 Avocados: Creamy and rich in healthy fats, they elevate any meal!
🥗 Recipe: Spring Australian Mediterranean Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups mixed leafy greens (baby spinach, rocket)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, quinoa or couscous, olives, and feta cheese.
Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
Toss gently to combine.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature!
Embrace the freshness of spring with delicious salads and reset your nutrition for the season! 🌸✨