Why You Should Start Paleo in the Spring

Are you looking for a way to make this spring the healthiest and most vibrant season of your year yet? If so, then now is the time to explore all that a Paleo diet has to offer. As a nutrition coach with over ten years of experience supporting Latinas with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism, I know first-hand how beneficial such an approach can be in helping reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and regulate hormones. From scrumptious seasonal recipes to lifestyle changes geared towards reducing stress levels, getting on board with Paleo this spring will bring about positive changes for your overall well-being—changes which could impact your life for years to come!  

So read on, and let’s get started! 

Paleo, as you might know, is a diet that relies on feeding your body whole, fresh foods that you would be able to get in the Paleolithic era. This means foods you can hunt, gather, and forage without a lot of processed foods, preservatives, and often not dairy, either. There are some guidelines to follow, but many people also make up their own rules along the way. While this is a good diet to start any time of the year, here are some reasons spring can be a great time to give it a try. 

It Gets You Ready For Summer 

An excellent reason to start your new Paleo diet in the spring is the fact that summer is right around the corner! If you want to work on your body and health before the swimsuit season, then starting in spring is ideal. This gives you a few months before spring begins to work on your body, and you will feel completely confident by the time you are ready to shop for the perfect swimsuit. Plus, Paleo makes you feel great, so your confidence helps you get that glowy skin everyone wants during this time of year. 

Tons of Fruits and Veggies Are in Season 

Spring is the time when a lot of new fruits and vegetables are in season. These provide tasty dishes for your Paleo meals and snacks and will give you lots of options to choose from. Shopping for in-season produce not only allows you to have the freshest and highest quality produce possible, but it also helps to lower that food budget a little bit. If you shop in-season, produce, you can even find it at local farms and farmer’s markets to save even more and support your local communities at the same time. Some in-season produce in the spring include: 

·  Strawberries 

·  Asparagus 

·  Peaches and Apricots 

·  Avocadoes 

·  Rhubarb 

·  Onions 

·  Leafy Greens 

You Can Garden For Your Own Food 

Also, don’t forget that a lot of people want to garden in the spring, as it helps get your produce and herbs ready for the rest of the year. Starting a Paleo diet at this time will encourage you to start gardening and growing your own food, helping to save money and have fresh veggies and herbs on hand at all times. Many of the herbs, fruits, and veggies can also be grown indoors or in containers, so you don’t need a big yard to do this! 

We’ve just discussed why spring is one of the best times to start a Paleo diet. With access to plenty of nutritious summer fruits and veggies, you’re ready to eat healing, nourishing foods with minimal work. If you want to take things up a notch, try gardening so that you can grow your own food. Doing this will help further ensure that all ingredients in your meals are free of any hidden chemicals or processed elements. Plus, outdoor gardening and being surrounded by nature have been proven to provide tremendous body, mind, and emotional benefits as well! So make this season count - switch over to Paleo now for the ultimate health overhaul!