HEALTHY INSIGHTS
Nutrient-Rich Foods for Spring
It's important to feed your body with the nutrients it needs to function. Shop locally this
spring and feast on the perfect foods for the season. Sarah Anstey, Registered Dietitian
at the BC Cancer Agency, shares the following nutrient-rich foods to try:
* Green foods like
mesclun, chives and
the lesser-known
fiddleheads are great
sources of vitamin A.
Act fast-fiddleheads
are fleeting and,
before long, transform
into beautiful ferns.
* Rhubarb is a
non-dairy source
of calcium and can
easily be featured
in both sweet and
savoury dishes.
* Asparagus and
spinach are sources
of plant-based iron.
Pairing these with
vitamin C-rich foods,
such as new potatoes,
can help increase
absorption of iron.
* Chinook, or
"spring," salmon is
a nutrient powerhouse. One serving
contains a daily dose
of the omega-3 fats
EPA and DHA and
half the daily recommended intake of
vitamin D.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of BC Cancer Foundation - Spring 2016