Do’s & Don’t of Spring Cleaning Your Body

As you move through the seasons, you might be one to do a thorough "Spring Cleaning" of your house.

Registered Dietitian, Ashley Koff, says you can do the same for your body and health, but you want to make sure you know the do's and don'ts.

What are some of the DO's?

Approach your cupboards and freezers the way you would your closet. "I didn't wear/eat this all winter long; it needs to go away." Check the dates of your supplements and spices and clear out to make space for fresher, healthier products. Put away some of the "comfort foods" just as you do with your big, bulky sweaters.

DO, think about the new produce coming about with the change of seasons. Eating Spring produce will actually trigger your body to realize that Spring is here.

Try to incorporate apple cider vinegar every day. You can drink it with lemon and honey or make it into a dressing to put on salads.

What is a big DON'T?

Don't be discouraged if you've fallen off the wagon with New Year's resolutions, which 60-65 percent of us have done. You might have milestones coming up, like Spring Break vacations (get out that bikini) or a High School Reunion. Work on realistic expectations and results. Don't do anything that will compromise your health now or your future results. And, certainly don't fall prey to harsh detox methods. 

What if you want to do a light cleanse?

The best cleanse you can do is to get rid of any of the "chemistry lab projects;" that is, anything that makes your body have to think or work harder to digest and process or not get the nutrients it needs. 

Also, you want to take a hard look at your digestion. There's nothing wrong with taking one or two days off solid foods and doing a liquid cleanse with juices/smoothies to get your digestion back on track.