Spring Foods that help to Boost your Weight Loss Goals with Sprezzatura

Spring is around the corner and with it comes warmer weather, longer days, fresh air and renewed energy. With all the change, we also look forward to looking and feeling good in our bodies. This is the perfect season to change up what you are eating, trying out new foods and even exploring new exciting recipes.

When we combine Sprezzatura along with the colourful spring foods, our weight loss goals can become more sustainable. Here are 10 spring foods to combine with Sprezzatura to help boost your metabolism, manage your cravings and keep your meals delicious and satisfying.

1.     Asparagus:

This is one of these foods that we can enjoy raw or cooked and is so versatile to use in salads, soups, stews. It is naturally low in calories, packed with natural fiber, antioxidants and rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, K and minerals potassium, phosphorus and iron, which help to support and detoxify our liver & kidneys.

Together with Sprezzatura it can help with optimizing your metabolism and fat burning.

2.     Berries:

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries are naturally sweet and rich in antioxidants. They can be eaten as a snack or combined in a smoothie. They help to satisfy any sweet cravings, without spiking your blood sugar levels. They are rich in vitamins C, K, B1, B5, B6, B9, beta-carotene and biotin and minerals potassium, iodine, manganese.

3.     Spinach, Swiss chard & Kale:

These delicious leafy greens are so versatile to use in meals, rich in vitamins A, B, C, E & K, B9, beta carotene and minerals iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus & zinc. They are an easy ingredient to add into salads, soups, smoothies and even help to bulk up your vegetable intake.

4.     Zucchini:

They are light, hydrating and can be used in many different forms such as noodles, grated, added to stews. They bulk up meals, without adding calories, making them a great weight loss friendly vegetable.

5.     Beetroot:

Beetroot helps to enhance blood flow in our body, which helps to keep our energy levels sturdy. They are rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, calcium and vitamins A, C, B6, beta carotene. It helps to add natural sweetness to meals and they can be roasted, grated, added to salads or even blended into smoothies

6.     Brinjals:

The deep purple skin of brinjals helps to reduce inflammation in our bodies and it is rich in antioxidants. Adding brinjals to your meals helps to provide your body with more fiber. They are rich in iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, beta carotene, vitamin C & B9

When combined with Sprezzatura, it helps to keep us fuller for longer and can contribute to making weight loss meals more comforting and satisfying.

7.     Cucumber & lettuce:

Both cucumber and lettuce are hydrating and are the perfect add on to wraps, salads and light meals. They help to keep portion sizes healthy, without feeling too restricted.

8.     Carrots:

Carrots are a crunchy colorful alternative to highly processed snacks while keeping our calories in check. They are rich in vitamins A, B6, C, E & K, as well as the following minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, zinc. It can be enjoyed raw or blended into soups.

9.     Peas and Green Beans:

Peas and green beans are rich in fiber and can provide us with plant based protein, which can promote satiety and help to balance out our blood sugar levels. They can be enjoyed fresh, steamed and are easy to add into salads and stir fry.

10.  Broccoli & cauliflower:

They are both well known for aiding our liver with the detox process. They are simple to prepare and can be used as a low carb base with any protein rich meal.

All of these spring foods can be combined in various ways making your plate more colorful, nutritious and delicious at the same time. When paired with Sprezzatura, you not only supporting your metabolism and weight loss goals but also focusing on nourishing your body from inside out.

At Sprezzatura we have created our nutritional meal plans to include seasonal produce, making it easier to enjoy balanced, flavourful meals, while staying on top of your weight loss goals.

Remember, the more colour you have on your plate, the more nutrients your body is getting.

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