Spring has a "yang" nature which helps to motivate us into activity. The long winter's accumulation will naturally begin to release as our taste for heavy foods decreases, and we are drawn to lighter, greener, and more pungent foods.
Spring is a great time to do a liver cleanse, which supports the natural process of releasing old stored toxins and food residue. Eating fresh greens, sprouted grains, and slightly sweet and pungent-uplifting foods will support you through this transitional season. Let your eyes draw you to the fresh crispness of new crops from the local farmers - young carrots, beets, mixed greens, scallions , and all sorts of onions. Warming and sweet flavors with an ascending nature align with Spring. Try increasing root/earth foods like sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, yams, and combine with pungent herbs like - rosemary, basil, and dill, for a balance to spring eating. Reduce salty foods which have a sinking energy and will hinder the movement of liver qi. It is also advisable to limit dairy intake and heavier greasy foods which tend to clog and hold