Want to recharge your energy and welcome spring feeling vibrant and healthy? Health coach and cookbook author Norah French shares her five proven tips to help you thrive.
The first warm days of spring awaken nature around us—longer daylight, blooming trees, open terraces, and running shoes dusted off. Yet, transitioning from winter can be challenging physically and mentally. These strategies will support you.
After winter, your body craves extra vitamins and minerals. Audit your diet and boost it with plenty of vegetables, rich in essential nutrients and fiber. This naturally crowds out less healthy options. Tip: Aim for vegetables at every meal, starting with breakfast—try scrambled eggs with spring onions and cherry tomatoes, plus a green smoothie. Add vegetable confetti or carrot soup for an extra boost. Enjoy them raw, steamed, roasted, mashed, or boiled—make veggies the star of your plate.
Your body needs healthy fats to absorb key vitamins effectively. Don't fear fat—every cell relies on it for optimal function, supporting skin health and hormone balance. Prioritize natural sources to stay energized. Tip: Enjoy a handful of raw nuts daily, drizzle extra virgin olive oil on veggies and salads, and cook with coconut oil or butter. Avocados and fatty fish like herring or salmon are excellent choices. Combine them in this delicious salad!
You know the drill: hunger strikes on the go, and healthy options are scarce, leading to poor choices. Stay prepared with portable snacks in your bag. Opt for nuts, hard-boiled eggs, apples, dates, and dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa). These require minimal prep and are easy to eat anywhere. Never head out without them. Explore our 10 healthy snack ideas.
Hydration is key to feeling fit and clear-headed. Aim for 1.5-2 liters of water each day to flush toxins, absorb nutrients, sharpen focus, and give your skin a glow. Carry a bottle everywhere and sip hourly. Tip: Infuse with lemon, mint, cucumber, or raspberries for flavor.
Feel great in your skin this spring by committing to 30 minutes of daily movement. Get outdoors—it transforms body and mind. Benefits include better fitness, deeper sleep, weight management, improved focus, and long-term health. Walk, dance, swim, cycle, skate, play tennis, or hit the gym—choose what brings joy to make it sustainable.
Also read: Tips to exercise for 30 minutes today
On May 18, join Norah French for a smoothie masterclass at the HLD by Santé event. View the full program now. Tickets are just €7.50!
