When spring turns the corner, it is a time of renewal for many. People enjoy cleaning their house to rid it of all of the unnecessary items, and people also may want to do the same for their bodies. Learning about healthy springtime foods and eating them will give your body a boost of vitamins and minerals. With all of the fresh produce and other in-season foods, spring may be the best season for nutrient-packed foods.
Green Foods
Green vegetables give a healthy dose of phytonutrients that really pack a powerful punch. Broccoli sprouts, pea shoots, and micro greens are perfect for the digestive system and contain vitamin C, A, and K. Ramps are also a great source of Vitamin A and can help the eyes’ mucus membranes and respiratory tract. With the fiber and the amazingly dense nutrients, these green foods are often not thought about by individuals that are doing their spring grocery or farmers’ market lists; however, they are highly beneficial to the diet.
Berries
Spring welcomes berries of all kinds, and these are filled with antioxidants. The antioxidants in berries fight heart disease and cancer. Berries also give you healthy and shiny hair, reduce inflammation, and help with arthritis. Berries also are beneficial for cataracts and macular degeneration. Containing water, fiber, and folate, berries are the perfect snack in the spring!
Eggs
Egg yolks contain extremely powerful heart-protective agents. These carotenoids and phytonutrients cannot be beat for natural heart protection. Protein in eggs is top-notch, and is also very easily digested and absorbed into the body. Muscles, nerves, inflammation and much more are all helped with the nutrients of eggs.
The Bees
Don’t forget the bees! Bee pollen is intense in supporting the immune system. It helps with upper-respiratory tract infections and more; it is one of the most nourishing foods available. Containing folic acid, B Vitamins, amino acids, and proteins, bee pollen is definitely a complete nutritional food.
These healthy foods, combined with taking care of your body through exercise and therapies such as acupuncture, can keep you as healthy as possible. Acupuncture combined with eating right can keep your life energy flow positive, which is ideal for physical as well as mental health.