I love the spring. The weather is warmer, the sun is out longer, and the world in general just feels like it’s taking a deep breath and exhaling new life. Don’t you think? The spring has often been a time of big changes or new beginnings for me. It’s like everything just wakes up from hibernation, ready to take on something new. One of my favorite things about spring is a whole new variety of beautiful foods that come available. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sweet potato or pot roast recipe, but there is something about the freshness and colors of spring veggies that feels revitalizing!
Eating seasonally has several benefits: 1) It limits the possibility of developing food intoleranc
es or sensitivities. When we eat the same foods over and over again our bodies can develop intolerances or sensitivities due to a lack of nutrient diversity. 2) It increases our nutrient diversity. When we strive to eat seasonally, we naturally cycle through different fruits and vegetables throughout the year automatically increasing our nutrient variety and density. Eating seasonally also makes it easier to buy produce from local farmers or markets, increasing the mineral diversity of your fruits and veggies since they are most likely being grown in less nutrient-depleted soils.
Beverages
Mint Lime-Aid – AIP Sisterhood
Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha – AIP Sisterhood
Mains
Citrus Herb Meatballs – AIP Sisterhood
Chicken & Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins – AIP Sisterhood
Instant Pot Mango Chicken – AIP Sisterhood
Lamb Ribs with Rhubarb – Real Food and Love
Orange and Honey Glazed Ham – AIP Sisterhood
Pineapple Avocado Salmon – AIP Sisterhood
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto – AIP Sisterhood
Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli – AIP Sisterhood
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops – AIP Sisterhood
Slow Cooker Orange Ginger Pork – AIP Sisterhood
Vegetables/ Sides
Apple Cabbage Slaw with Zesty Citrus Dressing – AIP Sisterhood
Carrot Confetti Salad – Real Food and Love
Carrot Souffle – AIP Sisterhood (Stage 1 Reintro)
Cauli-Leek Mash – AIP Sisterhood
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Herb Sauce – Gutsy by Nature
Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots – AIP Sisterhood
Orange & Brussels Sprout Salad – AIP Sisterhood
Pickled Radishes with Ginger & Garlic – Gutsy by Nature
Sauteed Collard Greens & Apples – AIP Sisterhood
Slow Cooker Cabbage with Bacon – AIP Sisterhood
Sweet Potato and Mango Salad – Real Food and Love
Zucchini & Red Cabbage Slaw – AIP Sisterhood
Soups
Asparagus & Garlic Scape Soup – Gutsy by Nature
Chicken Asparagus Soup – Phoenix Helix
Sausage, “Potato”, & Spinach Soup – AIP Sisterhood
Slow Cooker Chicken Soup – AIP Sisterhood
Snacks
Mint Grapefruit Gummies – Real Food and Love
Very Berry Gut Healing Gummies – AIP Sisterhood
Sauces/ Dips
Carrot Ginger Sauce – AIP Sisterhood
Strawberry Jam – AIP Sisterhood
Desserts
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Creamy Maple Frosting – AIP Sisterhood
Easter Basket Cookies – AIP Sisterhood
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes – AIP Sisterhood
Strawberry Crumb Bars – AIP Sisterhood
Strawberry Sorbet – AIP Sisterhood
