Your Spring Reset
A gentle seasonal reset for your routine, nutrition, and wellness for the Spring.
Spring is approaching! And if you couldn’t tell already… I’m very excited.
Spring brings an exciting yet calming energy for me—especially after the slower rhythm of winter. I find myself feeling more motivated and drawn toward creativity and community during these months.
Maybe you feel it too. This time of year often gives us the push to finally tackle goals we’ve been putting off—both personal and professional. Spring cleaning, trying new hobbies, reconnecting with old friends, hosting gatherings, and meeting new people.
With this shift in energy and the start of spring just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about my own spring wellness—and I want to share some ideas and practices that might inspire you as well.
This isn’t your typical spring reset newsletter. I’m not into harsh language or promises of a six-pack by summer. I believe in gentle wellness and nutrition that feels good and is realistic and sustainable long-term.
My hope is that today’s article helps you get excited about spring and offers a few ideas for your own seasonal reset. I’m all about practical tips, and this is meant to be a simple roadmap for building a supportive routine for your health—rooted in both science and real life.
Nutrition
Eating seasonally is an important part of nutrition. Not only does it align with our natural preferences as the weather changes, but it also offers a variety of health benefits.
As the seasons shift, our cravings tend to change too—we often start craving lighter, fresher foods after the more cozy meals of winter. Spring also brings a new variety of produce that aligns with these preferences and these seasonal items also tend to be more affordable and nutritious.
When foods are in season, they’re typically harvested at their peak, which means better flavor and higher nutrient content. They also travel shorter distances to get to your plate, making them fresher and more affordable.
Nature tends gives us exactly what our bodies need during each time of year. Spring produce is typically lighter, fresher, and full of fiber and antioxidants that support digestion and energy.
Have I convinced you yet to eat seasonal? Yay. Now here’s this season’s produce list:
In-Season Produce for Spring
Add a few from each color category to your grocery list!
Greens
Asparagus
Artichokes
Spinach
Arugula
Lettuce varieties
Peas
Broccoli
Snap peas
Green onions
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Swiss chard
Fennel
Red
Radishes
Strawberries
Rhubarb
Cherry tomatoes
Orange & Yellow
Carrots
Yellow squash
Apricots
Golden beets
White
Spring onions
Garlic scapes
Turnips
Cauliflower
My Favorite Products Lately
I often get asked what nourishing products I recommend for easy meals and balanced snacking. Here are a few of my go-to’s lately that are worth adding to your grocery list.
Seven Sundays Granola — great with yogurt, berries, or almond milk for a quick breakfast. It’s a little pricey for a granola but the bag lasts me over a month and it’s seriously so worth it.
Seapoint Roasted Edamame - an easy high fiber, protein-rich snack when you want something salty and crunchy. YUM.
AMRITA Dark Chocolate Protein Bar - throw it in your bag for long days, road trips, or vacations.
Fudge Collagen Bar - this honestly tastes like dessert to me and satisfies my sweet tooth.
Bitter Dark Choclate - bitter chocolate has been shown to reduce PMS and support gut health. If you’re not used to super bitter chocolalte, this one might be a bit much at first, but taste buds can adapt. As as you get used to it you’l;l start to enjoy it if you dont at first.
EQUIP Protein Powder - quality protein made from bone broth that doesn’t taste like bone broth. It is multi-use and can be added to shakes, yogurt bowls, smoothies, or homemade treats.
ZenBasil Seed Blend - Seeds are incredible sources of fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. Getting a variety of seeds ensures your getting a variety of benefits. This bag makes that super easy without having to buy a bunch of different individual bags. Add it to a smoothie, yogurt parfait or on top of a salad.
Applegate and Amylu meats - sometimes we just don’t have the time or motivation to cook meats at lunchtime or make eggs in the morning. This is where premade high quality meats come in. Applegate makes breakfast patties for a solid morning protein that you can use in place of eggs. They also have cooked chicken breast to throw into your lunch bowl. Amylu also makes great meatballs to throw into meals. Easy easy.
Wellness
