Why You Should Start Paleo in the Spring

Paleo, as you might know, is a diet that relies on feeding your body whole, fresh foods 
that you would be able to get in the Paleolithic era. This means foods you can hunt, 
gather, and forage, without a lot of processed foods, preservatives, and often not dairy 
either. There are some guidelines to follow, but many people also make up their own 
rules along the way. While this is a good diet to start any time of the year, here are 
some reasons spring can be a great time to give it a try.

It Gets You Ready For Summer

An excellent reason to start your new Paleo diet in the spring is the fact that summer is 
right around the corner! If you want to work on your body and health before swimsuit 
season, then starting in spring is ideal. This gives you a few months before spring 
begins to work on your body and feel completely confident by the time you are ready to 
shop for the perfect swimsuit. Plus, Paleo makes you feel great, so your confidence 
helps you get that glowy skin everyone wants during this time of year.

Tons of Fruits and Veggies Are in Season

Spring is the time when a lot of new fruits and vegetables are in season. These provide 
tasty dishes for your Paleo meals and snacks, and will give you lots of options to 
choose from. Shopping in-season produce not only allows you to have the freshest and 
highest quality produce possible, but it also helps to lower that food budget a little bit. If 
you shop in-season produce, you can even find it at local farms and farmer’s markets to 
save even more and support your local communities at the same time. Some in-season 
produce in the spring include:

* Strawberries
* Asparagus
* Peaches and Apricots
* Avocadoes
* Rhubarb
* Onions
* Leafy Greens

You Can Garden For Your Own Food

Also don’t forget that a lot of people want to garden in the spring, as it helps get your 
produce and herbs ready for the rest of the year. Starting a Paleo diet at this time will 
encourage you to start gardening and growing your own food, helping to save money 
and have fresh veggies and herbs on hand at all times. Many of the herbs, fruits, and 
veggies can also be grown indoors or in containers, so you don’t need a big yard to do 
this!

