Spring cleaning for your plate: How microgreens, berries and seasonal vegetables support your health

Spring is the time for a thorough house cleaning – but why not refresh your diet too? Nature is awakening, and with it comes a variety of seasonal foods that can help the body detoxify, regenerate, and find balance.

A recent article from La Cucina Italiana and an inspiring post on the blog by Emily and the Plants vividly show how fresh spring vegetables, berries, and herbs help reduce chronic inflammation – a common cause of cardiovascular diseases, joint pain, or digestive problems.

The true nutrient stars of spring

These foods should now regularly appear on your plate – they impress with flavor and health benefits:

  • Leafy greens like spinach, chard, and lettuce

  • Berries, especially strawberries and blueberries

  • Nuts and seeds, e.g., walnuts and flaxseeds

  • Fresh herbs like parsley and coriander

  • Sprouts and microgreens as a concentrated source of vital nutrients

These foods are rich in important vitamins (e.g., A and C), fiber, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory plant compounds like polyphenols and sulforaphane. Microgreens contain up to 40 times more nutrients than mature plants – comparable to an intense espresso compared to filter coffee.

Why you should now rely on microgreens and colorful plant diversity

The combination of microgreens, fresh herbs, berries, and seasonal vegetables offers numerous benefits for your diet:

1. Highest nutrient density

Even small amounts of these ingredients – especially microgreens and seeds – deliver more nutrients than a classic salad.

2. Gentle on digestion

Sprouts and microgreens are especially easy to digest and ideal during fatigue, stress, or a sluggish digestive system.

3. Simple and versatile to use

These ingredients can be quickly and easily integrated into everyday life:

  • Sprinkle microgreens or fresh herbs over salads, soups, or open-faced sandwiches.

  • Blend berries, green leaves, and seeds into a nutritious smoothie.

  • Use herbs as edible decoration – for healthy enjoyment with style.

These spring ingredients belong on your menu

La Cucina Italiana and Emily and the Plants especially recommend these foods for spring cooking:

  • Artichokes

  • Asparagus

  • Peas and fava beans

  • Carrots and spinach

  • Strawberries and blueberries

  • Walnuts, flaxseeds

  • Parsley and other fresh herbs

Combine these ingredients as you wish – with a topping of microgreens, you'll noticeably boost the health benefits.

Grow it yourself: The freshest path to healthy eating

Even better: Grow your own microgreens easily at home – for example, with a smart indoor garden like the Raumgarten. This way, you always have access to fresh, untreated, and nutrient-rich plants – completely without soil or pesticides.

Conclusion: Colorful freshness is true self-care

The fresher and more colorful your food, the more phytochemicals and natural defenses you take in. The conscious choice for microgreens, berries, and seasonal vegetables is not a trend, but a practice of mindfulness for body and mind.

Let's enrich our plates this spring with more vegetables, berries, and microgreens – for greater well-being and everyday enjoyment. 🌿✨🍓

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