Why Bitter Greens Are the Best Spring Food
Bitter greens are the top food to eat in spring, and Ayurveda has always known why. Nibodhi covers how these nutrient-rich plants support liver function, digestion, blood sugar, and seasonal allergies. He also shares simple ways to add more bitters to your daily meals, from salads to smoothies to tea.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why bitter tastes cleanse and restore in spring
- How bitters support liver and digestion
- Ways bitters reduce sugar cravings and weight
- How bitter greens help with seasonal allergies
- Easy ways to add bitter greens to your meals
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Spring eating reset
- (00:09) Why bitter greens
- (00:45) Springtime sluggishness
- (01:01) Liver and digestion boost
- (01:50) Blood sugar and weight
- (02:17) Allergies and inflammation
- (02:45) How to eat more bitters
- (03:15) Smoothies, juices and tea
- (03:29) Spring vitality wrap up
- (03:45) Sponsor: Real Mushrooms
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