posted 24th March 2025
*Understanding Spring’s Energetics*
Spring is dominated by moisture. You’ll notice it everywhere—from increased rainfall to the fresh, juicy plants emerging from the soil. In our bodies, this season often brings an uptick in moisture-related health concerns like runny noses, hay fever, productive coughs, and watery eyes. If you’ve been feeling a little sluggish or congested, it’s no coincidence—your body is adjusting to the seasonal shift.
Just as nature refreshes and renews, spring is the perfect time to shake off stagnation, cleanse the system, and embrace new beginnings.
*How to Bring Your Body into Spring Balance*
To feel your best this season, aligning with nature’s energetics can make all the difference. That means choosing foods and cooking methods that balance out moisture and encourage lightness, movement, and renewal.
*Best Cooking Methods for Spring*
Instead of heavy, damp, or oily foods, opt for cooking methods that promote dryness and warmth:
Baking
Roasting
Grilling
These techniques help counterbalance the damp energy of spring, keeping you feeling light and energized.
*Nature Knows Best: The Power of Seasonal Eating*
One of the most powerful ways to support your body in any season is to eat what naturally grows during that time. Spring gifts us with incredible cleansing herbs and greens like nettles and cleavers, which gently detoxify and refresh the system. By eating seasonally, we work with nature instead of against it—feeling lighter, more energized, and in sync with the world around us.
Best Foods to Eat in Spring
*Spring calls for light, crunchy, and dry foods that support cleansing and renewal. Here’s what to focus on:*
- Whole Grains (Gluten-Free Options Preferred): Lentils, amaranth, millet, buckwheat
- Vegetables: Artichokes, mushrooms, leafy greens, asparagus, spring greens, spring onions, radishes, watercress, pea shoots
- Fruits: Rhubarb, early-season apples
- Legumes: Peas, broad beans
- Herbs & Wild Edibles: Nettles, cleavers, dandelion greens, wild garlic
- Spices: Fennel seed, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, star anise
- Beverages: Green tea, cleansing herbal teas like nettle and cleavers
These foods help to clear excess moisture, support digestion, and revitalize your energy.
*Embrace the Season & Feel the Difference*
As the world around us wakes up, we have the opportunity to do the same. Tune into how you feel when you align your diet and habits with the rhythm of spring. Do you feel lighter? More energized? Less sluggish? Small adjustments can make a big impact.
So, let’s welcome spring with open arms, fresh foods, and renewed energy.
