Spring has sprung, bringing sunny days, warm weather, and the urge to spring clean. With heaps of new fresh produce in season, it’s also the perfect time to ramp up the clean eating and add a few new healthy meals into your repertoire.

Read on for 4 easy ways to spring clean your eating habits.

Breakfast: upgrade to high-fibre

Whole grains are the ideal base for the most important meal of the day – breakfast. They give you plenty of slow release energy, and studies have shown that they can decrease your cholesterol. Soaking or cooking rolled oats or spelt in the form of a hearty bowl of porridge or some fruit studded cup of bircher makes them easier to digest, and much more delicious.

Where to order:

For a fruity fibre hit, head to Nutrition Republic and order the Amazonian Bowl, an acai bowl topped with caramelised buckwheat. Or for something a bit more substantial, try The Store’s delicious Original Bircher Muesli, served with vanilla bean yoghurt and poached fruit.

Lunch: add complex carbs

Speaking of carbs, quinoa, barley, brown rice, and starchy veggies like sweet potato, corn and beetroot can also be added to your lunch for a slow-burning carb-boost, keeping you feeling full throughout the day. And if you work out in the evenings, you’ll have enough energy to carry you through to dinner.

Where to order:

Try the Falafel Mezze Salad from Jack Greens, topped with a zesty tahini yogurt and sumac dressing. Poke Me has a great selection of healthy options – order the Salmon Bowl, served on a bed of purple of mixed grain rice for extra energy.  

Snacks: Juice it up

Drinking freshly-squeezed juice is a great way to get much needed vitamins and minerals in a hurry. Fruit and vegetable juices can be a great source of everything from B vitamins to folate. If you find you need something a bit more substantial, a smoothie is a great option – smoothies retain the fibre of the fruits and veggies you add for a filling, low-GI treat.

Where to order:

Local Grind’s pressed juices are the perfect way to kick start your arvo. Or, for something a little more indulgent, pick up a Cheeky Choc Smoothie from Apples and Oranges.

Dinner: fill up on veggies

The benefits of a plant-based diet are well known, especially if you eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables like spinach, bok choy and the ever-trendy kale. Head to your local Thai or Vietnamese takeaway and ask for extra veggies on your stir fry – it’s a nutrient-heavy dinner that’ll help keep your energy levels high.  

Where to order:  

Grab a piping hot plate of Nasi Goreng from Korean Sojubar Restaurant or, if you’re on the go,  Soonta’s Banh Mi, a baguette packed with fresh salad, meats and traditional Vietnamese condiments may be just the ticket.

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  5. Track your order — watch as your order gets picked up and delivered to you.