It has been a long winter. And you have spent much of it overindulging on Netflix, sugary foods and hearty soups. Let’s not forget all of the other comfort foods that have been keeping you going all winter long.

The result of this type of lifestyle has been the addition of a couple of pounds. This isn't a big deal as you plan on cleaning up your eating habits and getting into a healthy groove.

Good for you.

As today is the first day of spring, you need to stop and consider all of the healthy foods that will soon be in season once again. Mother Nature has much to offer and it would be a shame if you just walked past the good stuff in the produce section of your favorite store.

Summer is almost here and it is time to ditch the comfort foods you eat in the winter and try some healthy spring recipes. Ameriden, your source for Rhodiola Rosea, offers these great recipes to try.

Avocado Toast

The best thing about avocado toast is that it looks so good, you want to share it with everyone around you. It is also healthy and easy to make.

Avocados are full of healthy fats, fiber and other nutrients that are good for all parts of your body including your hair, skin and nails.

Chili Soup with Zucchini Noodles

Spring chili soup is made with zucchini and carrot noodles, bell peppers, celery, onions and plenty of seasoning. This soup has a wonderful chili flavor and it’s a perfect dish to transition from winter to spring.

Homemade Salsa

There are probably hundreds of thousands of recipes for salsa on the internet, and most of them are undoubtedly really tasty. The classic recipe for salsa never goes out of style and should become a staple in your refrigerator every spring.

Homemade salsa is far superior to any prepackaged stuff you get at the grocery store.

Stir-Fry

Crisp, sweet and tasty sugar snap peas are in season and it’s so easy to toss them into a stir-fry of your choice. We are partial to pork in our stir fries, but chicken or beef is fine as well. Of course, there are the vegetarians out there who will insist on tofu stir fry.

Whatever type of stir fry you desire, make sure it’s full of vegetables.

Cauliflower Corn Chowder

It won’t take you but a minute or two to find a great recipe for corn and cauliflower chowder. You can even find a slow cooker recipe for this tasty and healthy soup. Imagine setting it up in the morning and coming home to a house filled with the smell of this soup.

Vegetable Soup

There are already enough vegetables in season that you can indulge in your favorite vegetable soup recipe. You can even mix it up a bit and add some veggies you have yet to try. Go ahead, be brave and take a chance.

Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce filled with mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, crunchy carrots and savory hoisin sauce are just exploding with flavor. Add a few crushed peanuts to step up the flavor and texture.

Stuffed Peppers

We don’t really care what you stuff in your bell peppers, just eat as much as you can. It is your choice; you can use green peppers, red peppers or yellow peppers.

The stuffing can be a mix of protein or fiber like black beans, quinoa or corn. Try adding Mexican spices to the mix to spice things up.

Guacamole

We cannot underestimate the benefits of the avocado. The avocado is high in healthy fats and there are numerous studies that show just how powerful its health benefits are. The avocado is crazy healthy.

Find a guacamole recipe that suits your needs and grab a few chips for dipping. You can also spread guacamole on your turkey burger, drop a dollop on your shrimp tacos and stuff some in your turkey wrap. Guacamole is much more versatile than you might think.

It is also a good idea to take supplements on a regular basis in addition to a healthy diet. Check out what Ameriden has to offer today.