Rising temperatures, return of the sun, flowering of plants… Spring is a sign of renewal and, at the market, the stands are adorned with new colors and fresh smells. Spring vegetables are all great for your health; we can consume them without moderation …
With these spring vegetables, the beautiful days are back. And nature is so well made that the spring vegetables are mostly filled withantioxidants and display properties against allergies to pollens. In spring, vegetables fascinate with their freshness, flavors, tastes and colors.
Starchy (potato), cruciferous (broccoli), root vegetables (radish) or leafy vegetables (spinach), spring vegetables provide a good vitamins and in mineral salts. These foods are a bulwark against most seasonal ailments and prepare us for the rigors of summer.
Spring Vegetable Slideshow
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Respect the seasons to choose our vegetables
The seasonal vegetables are vegetables produced in a natural way without their cultivation interfering with the natural production cycle. They must therefore be consumed only during the period corresponding to this production.
You can enjoy seasonal vegetables while respecting the food seasonality. Here is a selection to choose your spring vegetables at the market.
12 Spring vegetables
- White, green or purple, theasparagus is a vegetable plant that has draining and laxative properties.
- Very digestible thanks to its fibers,artichoke, when consumed, rids the liver of toxins.
- THE’spinach is a very low-calorie, magnesium-rich leafy vegetable that both moderates appetite and helps balance emotions and sleep.
- Ally of detox diets, the radish purifies the kidneys, protects the skin and helps to lose weight.
- Thanks to inulin and oligofructose, the Jerusalem artichoke promotes the absorption of minerals including calcium and magnesium. In addition, it is good for the line.
- the broccoli is a low-calorie, mineral-packed variety of cabbage that has antioxidant properties.
- Well known for its benefits on the skin, carrot is also ideal for digestion.
- Composed largely of fibers, the stems of the rhubarb promote intestinal transit.
- Known to fight against free radicals, peas contain many fibers that improve transit.
- Condiment very present in the dishes, thegarlic with its strong smell, helps to keep the figure and fight against skin diseases.
- Vegetable and starchy at the same time, the potato contains a large amount of starch (15%) and acts as a pain reliever.
- The most consumed food in the world, tomato contains lycopene and is of great benefit to overweight people.
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