pina-mimosaAs the weather warms, the days lengthen and our winter’s excess starts to melt away from our bellies, our bodies naturally start to crave lighter, fruitier, more tropical foods. When we’re in tune with our bodies and the seasons, we’ll eat what nature intended and feel incredible.

One of the amazing foods that shows up in March – perfect timing to help us get a jump start on spring cleansing from the inside, is the pineapple. Loaded in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and digestive enzymes, pineapples are imbued with almost magical healing powers. Slice one open and eat it raw, chop it into a fruit salad, or whip up this beautiful easy-shmeasy Pina Mimosa Smoothie…

Pina Mimosa Smoothie

(for 2)

1/3 organic pineapple, peeled and quartered

1 ripe organic banana

6 organic strawberries

splash of organic orange juice

Blend everything until smooth and sip in the sunshine.

Filed under: Feel Good Food by Tags: — Moira on March 17, 2010