Spring Into Healthier Eating!

By Krista Diekemper Kick off Spring with a variety of color on your plate and in your diet! With warmer weather comes a larger variety of produce, better quality, and at more affordable prices. Having a “colorful” plate of food is an easy way to provide your body with a variety of vitamins and minerals. Foods Currently In Season: Artichokes, avocados, bananas, broccoli, spinach, strawberries, and mushrooms Now is the perfect time to begin preparing for your garden! Listed below are a few tips for a successful garden:
  1. Clean out or set up a garden space – Pull out any weeds, debris and old plants.
  2. Gather a list of your favorite produce items – Do not plant foods that you will not consume or too many plants/seeds. Popular items include corn, cucumbers, green beans, squash, tomatoes, raspberries strawberries, etc.
  3. Time your crop – Timing is everything when it comes getting the most out of your garden. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (//planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/#) can help you determine optimal dates for planting and harvesting.
  4. Have fun!
Glorious Guacamole Recipe: 2 avocado, pitted 1 large tomato, diced ¼ purple onion, diced 1 Tbsp. jalapeño, minced ¼ cup cilantro, minced ½ lime, juiced Mix together items, season with salt and pepper. Enjoy with tortilla chips.