Spring Recipes for A Healthy Gut

Spring is a season of renewal, making it the perfect time to focus on nourishing your body from the inside out. One way to do this is by incorporating gut-healthy foods into your diet. Your gut microbiome plays a vital role in your overall health, so it's important to feed it the nutrients it needs to thrive. In this blog, we'll be sharing some delicious spring recipes (for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) that not only taste great but also support a healthy gut.

Breakfast: Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine almond milk, chia seeds, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
2. Add sliced strawberries to the mixture and stir to combine.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
4. Before serving, drizzle with honey, if desired.

Lunch: Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
5. Slice the chicken breasts and add to the salad mixture.
6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Dinner: Lemon Garlic Salmon with Spring Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Add salmon fillets to the bowl and coat evenly with the mixture.
4. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes or until fully cooked.
5. While the salmon is baking, steam asparagus and sugar snap peas for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
6. Toss steamed vegetables with chopped parsley and serve alongside the cooked salmon fillets.