5 Rejuvenating foods for Your health for Spring
Flowers are blooming, days are getting longer and the winds of change are in the air as we move from Winter to Spring. Spring is the time of birth and rejuvenation- the new. It’s a great time to reset as in ancient times Spring was considered the beginning of a new year.
It's important to be mindful of seasonal changes when planning our meals. We can get the best nutrients from our fruits and vegetables by consuming them this way. Our body experiences a transition from one season to the next and what better way to support it with the foods that are designed for this time of year?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) each season is associated with not just seasonal food but a pair of organs, temperature, color, taste, body structure and sense, to name a few.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE SPRING CHARACTERISTICS THAT INFLUENCE THE BODY:
Organ: Liver/Gall Bladder
Sense organ: Eyes/Seeing
Body area: Nails
Body area: Joints
Emotion: Anger
Element: Wind
Color: Green
Taste: Sour
HERE ARE 5 HEALING FOODS FOR THE SPRING:
Milk Thistle
An awesome bitter herb that’s known as a protector of the liver. It also help support the liver’s detoxification process.
Lemon
Lemon water (or lime water for that matter) is an easy way to get in the sour taste associated with Spring. Sour helps to stimulate the digestive process. Lime may be better if sensitive to the initial acidity of lemon.
Leafy greens
Dandelion greens, spinach, lettuce and kale provide gentle detoxification support for the liver.
Cucumber, celery, radish
Powerfully cooling, these food are light yet mighty. When experiencing signs of liver heat such as being warm natured, easily irritated, prone to migraine, insomnia, or skin rash- cucumber, celery and radishes can be helpful.
Micro algae- (chlorella, spirulina, blue green algae) and sea greens
Think green. Micro and sea greens can be beneficial most of the year and particularly so in the Spring. They are cooling for the liver which has a tendency to overheat. Mirco algae and sea greens also provide helpful minerals and are great for cellular renewal.
Of course, like always please make sure these foods are harmonious for you mind-body-spirt. Check with your healthcare provider before incorporating a new herb/food to ensure no interactions or allergic reactions.
I hope this has been insightful for you!