🌱 Seasonal Food Guide: Spring in Australia

Spring is here — and with it comes longer days, blossoming gardens, and the chance to shake off the heaviness of winter. Just as we feel the urge to spring clean our homes, our bodies also crave lighter, fresher foods to restore energy and support overall wellbeing.

The beauty of seasonal eating is that nature provides exactly what we need, when we need it. In spring, Australian produce is bursting with vibrant colours, detoxifying greens, and vitamin-rich fruits that help boost immunity, support digestion, and bring a little more vitality to our plates.

Here’s your guide to what’s in season — and why these foods are perfect for your spring reset.

🥦 Vegetables in Season

Spring veggies are light, cleansing, and rich in antioxidants. They help support your liver, hormones, and digestive health after the heavier foods of winter.

• Leafy greens – rocket, spinach, silverbeet, kale, lettuce, Asian greens

• Spring onions & leeks – gentle liver and digestive support

• Asparagus – antioxidant-rich and naturally detoxifying

• Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage – cruciferous veg that aid hormone balance and liver function

• Zucchini & cucumber – hydrating, cooling, and refreshing

• Beetroot & radish – vibrant, blood-cleansing, and antioxidant-rich

• Peas & snow peas – fresh plant protein and fibre

  
  

🍓 Fruit in Season

Fresh spring fruit is light, refreshing, and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Perfect for supporting your immune system and skin health.

• Citrus (lemons, oranges, mandarins, grapefruits) – vitamin C to boost immunity and collagen

• Strawberries – antioxidant-rich and deliciously versatile

• Blueberries (early season) – great for brain and immune health

• Mangoes & papaya (late spring) – packed with digestive enzymes and vitamin C

• Pineapple – bromelain supports digestion and reduces inflammation

  

🌿 Herbs in Season

Fresh herbs add flavour and therapeutic benefits to meals, with many supporting digestion, detox, and inflammation.

• Mint – cooling and soothing for digestion

• Parsley – rich in vitamin C, supports the liver

• Coriander – natural detoxifier, helps clear heavy metals

• Basil – anti-inflammatory and aromatic

• Dill – calming for digestion, pairs beautifully with fish

🥑 Other Springtime Favourites

• Avocados – healthy fats that nourish skin and hormones

• Nuts & seeds – pumpkin seeds for zinc (immune health), almonds, sunflower seeds

• Fresh seafood – light, nutrient-dense proteins, perfect for warmer weather meals

🌸 How to Use Spring Foods for Wellness

• Build colourful salads with greens, herbs, citrus and seeds for easy lunches

• Start your morning with warm water + lemon to kickstart digestion

• Steam or lightly sauté cruciferous veggies to support liver detox

• Snack on fresh berries for an antioxidant boost

• Focus on lighter, fresher meals to match the season’s energy

✨ Why Seasonal Eating Matters

Eating with the seasons doesn’t just support your health — it means fresher, tastier produce, often at a better price, and a closer connection to nature’s rhythms.

By aligning your diet with what nature provides, you give your body the exact nutrients it needs at the right time of year.

🌱 Ready for Your Spring Reset?

If winter has left you feeling sluggish, foggy, or a little “stuck,” a Spring Reset Consultation can help. Together, we’ll tailor a plan to rebalance your digestion, boost your energy, and support your immunity so you can step into spring feeling lighter and brighter.

👉 [Book your consultation today: https://fundamental-wellbeing.au1.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=38234&practitioner_id=56903&appointment_type_id=160392

Here’s to vibrant meals, fresh energy, and your healthiest spring yet!

—Allison Fundamental Wellbeing