Eat Right

What you put in your body impacts every aspect of living! Your energy, health, stress levels, even your mental clarity are all impacted by your choices in food. Fortunately, we’ve made it easy to make some great choices that will have you and your family feeling their best.

Here you will find a wide assortment of recipes, resources, local farmers markets, even some great tools for menu planning.

 

Prevention Magazine brings you a great article on the wonder of veggies:

Spring Clean Your Body With These Three Seasonal Detoxing Veggies

See which seasonal spring veggies will help your body de-bloat and detox

By Michele Foley, FitSugar

Spring’s arrival means that the farmer’s market is getting a brand-new makeover in the form of produce. While fresh veggies are the cornerstone to any clean diet, there are a few spring foods with the added benefit of having natural detoxing properties.

1. Asparagus

 

 

 

 

 

Besides being an antioxidant powerhouse, asparagus provides digestive support to the body. Like chicory root, asparagus contains inulin, a type of prebiotic that encourages colon health while also stimulating the growth of probiotics (good bacteria) in the body. All in all, this is a major win for your digestive system! Enjoy asparagus roasted with a little olive oil.

2. Artichokes

 

 

 

 

The positive effects that artichokes have on the digestive system are many: studies show that the leafy veggie promotes healthy liver and gallbladder function because they are loaded with cynarin, which helps increase bile production (helping to get nasty stuff out of the body!), protects against indigestion, and stimulates healthy digestion. We can’t think of a better way to enjoy this Spring vegetable than steaming your artichokes.

3. Cherries

 

 

 

 

If you live on the West Coast, springtime equals cherry time. Besides being a proven anti-inflammatory, studies have shown that antioxidant-rich cherries reduce uric acid and cholesterol levels in the body. And since cherries help reduce sore muscles and joint pain, make yourself a batch of cherry granola bites to enjoy post-workout!

 

 

No Bake Energy Bites!

Smashed Peas and Carrots and Chef-In-Training.com brings you a fabulous, easy recipe for a quick snack. The best part is that you can adapt this hundred different ways to appeease all fickle eaters!

1 cup oatmeal

1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)

1/3 cup honey

1 cup coconut flakes

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla

Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.Enjoy!