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Nutrition

April 12, 2011

Spring Shopping List + Recipes

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Whip up delish spring dishes.

Use this list to whip up the easiest spring meals ever.

Spring showers bring more than just flowers. We asked Stephanie Middleberg, RD, to help us navigate the latest crop of in-season produce. Her picks:

  • Artichokes: One medium contains 20% of your fiber RDA for only 60 calories--that's more fiber than you'll find in a serving of oatmeal, bran muffin or brown rice!
  • Asparagus: Potassium in these spears pumps sodium out of your body to help beat bloat and puffiness. Try this recipe for sesame roasted asparagus.  
  • Apricots: The juicy fruit is loaded with beta-carotene to keep skin beautiful. Whip up this recipe for apricot-glazed chicken tonight.
  • New Potatoes: New research reveals that they're a "resistant starch" that keep you fuller longer and help you burn up to 30% more fat after meals.
  • Pineapple: Tummy troubles? This tropical fruit contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps with digestion and eases disease-causing inflammation.
  • Ramps: These wild leeks taste like milder, earthier onions and are a darling among chefs. Just sauté and add to any dish that calls for leeks or spring onions.
  • Rhubarb: This pie-filler--technically a veggie, not a fruit!--helps boosts circulation and reduce inflammation.
  • Strawberries: One cup has about 136% of your daily requirement of vitamin C. Scoop up this recipe for strawberry and avocado salsa.

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