Savor the season: eat healthy this spring with fresh products

Are you looking for ways to eat healthier without breaking the bank this season? Consider these spring products options!

Asparagus

Asparagus is a dark green vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants while being low in calories and fat.

Try to blow it up with lemon juice and olive oil until it is soft and tender. Then serve with a bed of rice and your favorite protein, such as chicken or fish. And if you are in mood for a delicious salad, try this OSF recipe for the Caprese Asperges salad!

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are wrapped mushrooms with 12 different vitamins as well as antioxidants and fibers. They are known to support a healthy immune system due to selenium, zinc and vitamin B6 that they contain.

• Selenium Help your body make antioxidants, which play a key role in the destruction of harmful cells called free radicals. Food research results suggest that eating larger quantities of antioxidant foods can help protect against certain diseases. Selenium mushrooms include Shiitake mushrooms, Portobello mushrooms and buttoned mushrooms.
• Zinc is a mineral that plays a role in healing damaged tissues and the support of a healthy immune system.
• Vitamin B6 Helps fight infection and promotes brain and nervous function. Shiitake mushrooms are the best choice for mushrooms rich in vitamin.

Discover this OSF recipe for three -point beef kabobs!

Beet

Swiss card is a nutritional green, dark and leafy vegetable that is easy to prepare and has many health benefits, such as cancer prevention and heart health.

President of Italian cuisine? Try this OSF recipe for Swiss card rolls with fresh marinara.

“Asparagus, mushrooms and Swiss card beets are only some of the seasonal products available in the United States in the spring,” said Ashley Simper, a dietitian recorded at OSF Healthcare. “Fresh seasonal products not only taste better, but it also contains more nutrients than out-of-season options. Make sure you check all the fresh fruits and vegetables available in local supermarkets or producer markets in your region.”