Spring has sprung. And it’s time to load up on all the incredible superfoods in season now. But before you know it, summer will be here, and there will be a whole new host of seasonal foods to dig into for antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins galore. Below, nutritionists share their top picks for summer foods to support your immunity, promote weight loss, and flood your body with nutrients necessary for optimal health.
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1. Blueberries
Whether you’re using blueberries to top your oatmeal or grab by the handful between meetings, these tiny yet mighty fruits are loaded with good-for-you qualities. “Blueberries are nutrient-dense, meaning they are low in calories and high in nutrients,” says Trista K. Best, MPH, RD, LDN, at Balance One. “Just one cup of blueberries contains four grams of fiber and almost 25 percent of the RDI for vitamin C. This is good news for many reasons,” she adds, explaining that the high fiber content helps remove toxins from the body
SALT LAKE CITY For many of us, the concept of cooking for one may look like eating leftovers night after night, or eating boring eggs. And the other side of eating leftovers every evening may feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen night after night.
The good news is cooking for one doesn t have to look like either of those scenarios.
I encourage my clients to stock their kitchens with pantry (and fridge/freezer) staples so they can throw a quick meal together, whether or not they ve planned it out, and to seek out easy recipes for one.
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A common concern for anyone switching to a plant-based lifestyle is ensuring they intake enough of the vital nutrients they used to get from animal proteins things like protein, iron, amino acids, and vitamin B12. Of course, if you limit yourself to a small range of plant-based options or the same exact foods each day, this could very well be the case. That’s why it’s so important for vegetarians and vegans to get their daily nutrient requirements from a wide array of foods.
Since meal planning is the key to success on a plant-based diet, plant-based dietitian Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, suggests putting some thought into what you’re eating for meals and snacks. “I always recommend that half a plate is made up of fruits or vegetables,” she says, explaining that these foods help with hydration and also provide plenty of filling fiber. “Then, a quarter of your plate should be protein, such as tofu, beans, or edama
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