{"id":15329,"date":"2022-05-03T21:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T01:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/5-ways-to-maximize-your-spring-season\/"},"modified":"2022-08-15T16:36:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T20:36:30","slug":"5-ways-to-maximize-your-spring-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/5-ways-to-maximize-your-spring-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Maximize Your Spring Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong><em>By:<\/em> Jen Haugen, RDN, LD &#8212;<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s make a declaration \u2013 the New Year starts with spring!&nbsp; How can we argue with birds that are chirping outside of our windows, reminding us they have come back from the south?&nbsp; How can we disagree with the pinks and purples and the whites of spring blooms giving us a fresh look at previously dormant plants and trees?&nbsp; And those warmer temperatures \u2013 they invite us outside into the warmth of the sun.<\/p>\n<p>While the calendar might tell us that January is the start of the calendar year, spring is really the beginning of all things new.&nbsp; When January\u2019s goals may seem long forgotten, spring reminds us we can start again.&nbsp; Spring can be our time of renewed focus and growth, especially in areas of our health.&nbsp; Maximize your spring by focusing on you and your family\u2019s well-being by savoring the sunshine and blooming in new ways.<\/p>\n<p>Need some ideas?&nbsp; Here are five ways you can renew your momentum:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Gardening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Families who garden together are more strongly united together, according to a study published in the Journal of Community Health.&nbsp; Not only that, gardening as a family boosts physical activity and our access to fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Morning Walks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not sure where to fit in some extra physical activity in your day?&nbsp; Try early mornings.&nbsp; When the rest of the house may be asleep, set your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier and go for a quick morning walk to see the sunrise, focus your day and set your heart towards health.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Open Your Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Warm breezes make great room fresheners. &nbsp;Just open the windows in the sunshine and let spring flow into your house.&nbsp; Letting the outside in renews our spirits even if we are unable to go outside.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Breakfast Makeover<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Plan out three breakfasts you can have on hand for the spring and summer months. &nbsp;Think of breakfasts that incorporate spring flavors and colors.&nbsp; A bowl of oatmeal could be topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, along with a sprinkle of a low-calorie sweetener, like aspartame.&nbsp; Set up a parfait bar in your own refrigerator with easy access to yogurt, berries and granola.&nbsp; Or scramble some eggs with some fresh vegetables, like spring onions, asparagus and spinach.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Spring Produce<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To freshen up your pantry and your refrigerator, look for fruits and vegetables that are in season right now.&nbsp; Rhubarb, peas, broccoli, spring greens, new potatoes, strawberries, beets, and radishes are just a few of the highlights to include in your weekly meals.&nbsp; Everyone appreciates a new recipe with bright colors and flavors!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just like the old saying \u201cout with the old, in with the new\u201d, where winter\u2019s dormant season must now be awakened with new ways to grow and bloom.&nbsp; Time to maximize your spring!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16154 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/jenhaugen1-e1406904523734-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/jenhaugen1-e1406904523734-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/jenhaugen1-e1406904523734-150x150-95x95.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/em>An award-winning dietitian, Jen Haugen, RDN, LD, is the author of the new book, \u201cThe Mom\u2019s Guide to a Nourishing Garden.\u201d&nbsp; Jen specializes in inspiring moms to create the recipe to a nourishing life through gardening, good food, family, and faith. Her TEDx Talk, \u201cHow Moms Can Change the World\u201d, features two simple ideas that can transform a family. 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