Our bodies change with the seasons. During Spring, the energy is all about new growth, expansion and renewal. It is a time to gently support your system with fresh, seasonal foods, simple daily habits, and nourishing herbs that work with your body’s natural detoxification pathways to clear out the old and make space for the new.
The liver filters and processes toxins, the digestive system eliminates waste, the kidneys regulate fluids, the skin releases toxins and imbalances through sweat, and even your breath helps remove metabolic byproducts. These pathways are working for you every day without you even having to think about it. But, if you want these pathways to work efficiently, you can support the body with healthy foods, hydration and herbs.
Certain foods naturally align with your body’s spring reset:
- Leafy greens: rocket, spinach, chard
- Bitter vegetables: endive, radish
- Fresh herbs: parsley, mint, thyme, rosemary, basil
- Citrus: lemon, grapefruit, lime, oranges
- Hydration: water, herbal teas
These foods support digestion, liver function, and nutrient intake while helping your body transition smoothly into the lighter, fresher energy of spring.
A Simple Spring Cleanse Day
You don’t need extreme detoxes to feel lighter and more energised. A realistic daily approach works best in the long term
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Upon waking: start your day with a glass of warm water and the juice of half a lemon to stimulate digestion.
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Breakfast: boost your antioxidant intake with a light breakfast of fruits, and antioxidant rich berries. Ensure adequate fibre intake to help move your bowels in the morning.
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Lunch: enjoy a range of greens - leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, avocado, cucumber - throw it all together in a salad, and add your choice of protein for a balanced meal.
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Dinner: for your last meal of the day, enjoy simple, easy-to-digest foods. Eat earlier rather than later, so your body can digest the meal before going to bed.
- Finish the evening: sip mindfully on a herbal tea of your choice to unwind and relax of an evening.
Keeping it simple and consistent is far more effective than restriction. This approach helps reset your system while supporting energy and balance throughout the day.
Spring’s Herbal Ally: Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Nettle is one of spring’s most underrated plants. Mineral-rich, it supports gentle detox pathways, eases seasonal allergies, and can be used as a daily spring tonic.
Ways to use nettle:
- Forage young leaves (with gloves to avoid the spiky stems!)
- Steep into a nourishing tea
- Add to soups or sauté like spinach
Simple, seasonal, and easy to integrate into your routine - nettles are a natural way to support your body this Spring.
Try Nettle Tea or Nettle Tincture to boost your iron, optimise your hormones, and to feel energised in your body!