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Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Spring

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Are you ready to welcome Spring? We are, which is why we're sharing our favorite recipes, tips, and advice for making the most out of a healthy season. Plus, sharing recipes is one of our favorite things to do! Keep sharing tips and recipes by using the hashtag, #HERchat!

View the story "Nutrition Tips for Spring" on StorifyNutrition Tips for SpringAre you ready to welcome Spring? We are, which is why we're sharing our favorite recipes, tips, and advice for making the most out of a healthy season. Plus, sharing recipes is one of our favorite things to do! Storified by #HERchat· Mon, Mar 16 2015 19:07:57 Q1. Do you think you and your family get enough nutritious #foods? #HERchatEmpowHERA1. It's definitely a No. I do pretty well, but getting the kids to eat those veggies is a challenge! #HerCHATKay BohnenA1) We try. I'm trying to beef up the chicken and veggies. #herchatSharayah @erinskennedy I try to prep one or two days a week so fruits and veggies are easy to grab as a snack! #HERchatJulie DenOudenA1) I would hope so! Though I worry about some family. They say "life is to short to eat healthy" #HERchatTelisha CannonQ2. Are you ready to eat #healthy this Spring? What’s motivating you? #HERchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER A2: One motivation is that eating healthy just makes me feel better! And swimsuit season is coming ;) #HERchatJulie DenOudenA2 I want 2 have more energy & eating healthy helps. I've got a few 1/2 marathons coming up so want 2 b healthy #herchatKristin A. Meekhof@EmpowHER what's motivating me? If not NOW then when?! #HERchatMichaela Donlan@EmpowHER A2) Yes! Best time of year to get healthy. Sunshine=vitamin D and outdoor activity. Farmers markets. Produce variety. #HERchatNutrition That FitsA2. Summer is coming, which means spending a lot more time outside. Getting healthy and fit is important. #HERchatEmpowHERA2. After all the snow in Boston this winter, I'm forward to finding the grill and cooking #fish, #chicken, #vegetables! @EmpowHER #HERchatElizabeth Wardany of you get salty, crunchy cravings?? I do all the time, and this is one my fav recipes to avoid fries! #HERchat http://t.co/ZYlzxHUoDBAnnessa Chumbley, RDQ3. What fruits and vegetables do you look forward to being in season during the #Spring? #HERchatEmpowHERA3. I'm excited to see more artichoke and apricots and peaches #HERchatErin Kennedy@EmpowHER A3. mangos, strawberries, apples as well as carrots, spinach, broccoli & tomatoes & lots of salad. #herchatI AM TAKING CHARGEA3) WATERMELON. and anything I can stick on the grill. #yum #herchatSharayah A3) berries!!!! And of course asparagus! #HERchatTelisha CannonQ4. What are your best tips for making healthy eating fun and easy? #HERchatEmpowHERA4. Like Karla, you can always go to #culinary school and learn how to #cook the best & healthiest things! http://t.co/94lDv9EnfO #herchatkangu.org@EmpowHER A4. Checking out cookbooks at the library with pretty pictures! #HERchat #nerdsruleCarolyn FerreiraA4) get creative! Being able to be creative while cooking is what keeps me excited to continue to eat healthy! Always something new #HERchatTelisha Cannon@EmpowHER A4: Share recipes with friends so you constantly have variety! #HERchatJulie DenOudenA4. Tip: Find a way to cook the foods you may not love in a way that makes them more delicious. Just add spice or herbs! #HERchatEmpowHERQ5: What’s your favorite #recipe to cook during the Spring? Do you enjoy #cooking for friends/family? #HERchatEmpowHERA5. How about healthy salads with lots of colors? Try these recipes: http://t.co/d1JDKx1VNP #HERchat http://t.co/Zarx2VdtpuEmpowHERRoasted cauliflower is one of my favorites to cook in the spring and summer! #herchat http://t.co/jStO4BXXg3Annessa Chumbley, RDA5 chocolate coconut mousse. 3 ingredients, low sugar, super satisfying #HERchat #realfoodLily Nichols, RDNA5 love grilled peaches and pineapple #herchatKristin A. MeekhofA5. Fruit salad is easy for parties and a #healthy option! #HERchatEmpowHER.@EmpowHER A5. #Cooking is therapeutic, fun and most importantly one of the easiest tool to gather anyone in the right place. #herchatI AM TAKING CHARGEQ6. How do you avoid eating too many sweets? Are there any #healthier alternatives during Spring? #HERchatEmpowHERA6. Save this one for later! Seven Guilt-Free #Dessert #Recipes to Try: http://t.co/YlW0OiWFqk #HERchatEmpowHERA6: Why not try a delicious green smoothie with spring fruit? @EmpowHER #HERchat http://t.co/7b4eL6numAAlice WilliamsA6. Strawberries with Cool Whip are tasty and light! #HERchat #recipe http://t.co/NTOFBM3bYbEmpowHER@EmpowHER A6 Sneaky contributors to sweets cravings: inadequate sleep, diet beverages, meal skipping and too long between meals #HerChatNutrition That FitsA6. Cancer prevention is complex. A largely plant-based diet is a good start, but exercise, lifestyle matters, too. #HERchat @EmpowHERElizabeth WardQ7. What are some lighter comfort #food options for Spring? #HERchatEmpowHERA7. Try these easy to create chicken #recipes for weeknights: http://t.co/IPgoNP0e2p #HERchat http://t.co/cP58TkjtESEmpowHERA7. Mango smoothie with chia seeds anyone? #nom https://t.co/uPjDURXM9M #herchatkangu.orgA7) Let's get that fish grilling. I just really enjoy grilled food. #herchatSharayah A7) Greek yogurt with fresh berries #simple #delicious #HERchatTelisha CannonQ8. Finally, what are some fun ways to #celebrate the #Spring that keep you active? #HERchatEmpowHERA8: I love to jump rope as you can do it outdoors (and anywhere)! #HERchat @EmpowHERAlice Williams@EmpowHER A8: I love getting outside to run in the spring! #HERchatJulie DenOudenTaking part in outside activities, or joining an exercise group is a fun way to meet new people, and stay in shape #HERchatLisa BA8. Getting outside and soaking up the Vitamin D and watching all the colors sprout up! #herchatAnnessa Chumbley, RD

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