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10 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Diet

By: Emily Lockhart on Tuesday, April 9th

As we usher in a new season, we often succumb to the temptation to de-clutter and purge more than just our homes and garages. Giving your diet a good spring cleaning—particularly after a winter filled with eating starchy, comfort foods in front of the TV—can really help you adopt a lighter, healthier mindset for the new season ahead. Plus, if you happened to pack on some extra winter weight, now is the time to shed those excess pounds around your tummy before bathing suit season.

Here are ten tips for spring cleaning your diet…

1. Consume Smaller Portions

Often in spring we’re less likely to resort to heavy, starchy foods for warmth and comfort and more likely to eat smaller, lighter meals and snacks—such as Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast instead of a heavy bowl of oats or granola.

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