· By Doménica Palacios
Our Top Fruit and Vegetable Spring Selection
Meal prepping or following a diet may seem harder in seasons like winter or summer, when we either need a lot of calories and warm foods, or we are going out a lot and drinking refreshing but sweet cocktails. But spring is the best season for us to organize our meals and follow a consistent diet, especially because it is also the season where trees, flowers and plants bloom to achieve their brightest and most beautiful colors.
On this occasion, we want to share with you a list of our favorite spring fruits and vegetables, so that you can go ahead and add them to your grocery list in order to prepare meals for the season! And, in case you would like to complete this list with delicious spring recipes, here are our favorites: 10 Spring Recipes You Have to Try!
Artichokes
Did you know this vegetable derives from the sunflower family? This unique food is the perfect starter for your spring cooking, it has 3.5 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber!
Asparagus
This is the most common and cheap sprout of the season! It contains vitamins A,B and C and it is a great source of dietary fiber that contributes to gut health.
Carrots
Spring carrots work like sweet candy. They are the perfect afternoon snack and can be enjoyed with a variety of other ingredients. They have vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants that are good for your vision and heart.
Cherries
This fruit is ready to be harvested at the end of the spring in warmer areas. The best ingredient to make a spring cherry pie and a great source of nutrients that help your immune system and skin.
Peas
This teeny tiny vegetable is the perfect addition to your spring salads and pot pies. Peas are high in vitamins A,B,C,K, magnesium and iron.
Radishes
A sweet and crunchy addition to our seasonal vegetable collection, radishes contain potassium, calcium and zinc, amongst many other properties, and can be anti cancerous.
Strawberries
This juicy and sweet fruit makes up the best spring cocktails and drinks. Strawberries are one of the first fruits to ripen when the spring arrives. They contain vitamin C and are rich in antioxidants.
Kiwis
Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, kiwi can help prevent the appearance of some cancers while also helping our skin stay healthy and glowing.
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Fresh Spring Fruits and Vegetables