Spring Beauty Foods

You will look and feel gorgeous this Spring when you feed your body nutritious healthy foods that are in season this time of year! Spring beauty foods are fresh, green, light and packed with natural detox abilities. Celebrate the newness of the season by filling your diet with these greens, bulbs, herbs, shoots, and berries, all of which will restore youth and energy to your beauty and body in the months ahead. 

Artichoke - Detoxes liver and gallbladder
Arugula - Protects cells from DNA damage
Asparagus - Powerful antioxidant
Coconut - Supports healthy electrolyte balance
Dandelion Greens -Keeps skin clear and glowing
Garlic - Stops wrinkle formation
Green Beans - Promotes skin strength and elasticity
Lemon - Strengthens blood vessels
Peas - Supports nervous system function and digestion
Radish - Builds strong bones and connective tissue
Rhubarb - Defends against sun damage
Romaine Lettuce - Supports smooth skin
Spinach - Supports cell renewal and repair
Sprouts - Boost nutrient absorption
Strawberries - Boosts collagen production
Sugar Snap Peas - Defends against free radical damage to cells
Watercress - Defends against DNA damage

Here is a great Spring smoothie recipe from the book: 

Eat Pretty, Nutrition for Beauty, Inside & Out by Jolene Hart

Lemon Beauty Smoothie

Serves 2-4

• 2 C Water
• 2 large handfuls of spinach leaves
• 1 medium handful of dandelion greens or watercress
• 1 medium handful of parsley, thick with stems removed
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 1 frozen banana