Spring has sprung, bringing warmer weather and longer days. It’s the perfect time for a bit of spring cleaning, and with a plenty of new, fresh produce in season, a great time to sneak some healthy meals into your daily routine.

Check out these 4 simple ways to spring clean your eating habits, to help keep you going strong through work, workouts and play.

Breakfast: upgrade with oats

Oats are the perfect base for the most important meal of the day: breakfast. They give you slow burning energy whilst also lowering your cholesterol. Whether you fix yourself a bowl of muesli, cook up a bowl of porridge or soak them overnight, they are super filling and perfect for topping with your favourite fruits.

Where to order:

The Chunky Banana Granola from The Maker Movement is a winner, with housemade oat and banana granola and delicious caramelised banana on top. Or grab a bowl of Some-Day Coffee’s Chai Spiced Porridge, served with your choice of Greek or coconut yogurt.  

Lunch: add complex carbs

Add complex carbs to your lunchbox to keep you going all day. Grains like quinoa, barley, and brown rice are all great options, and you can also add starchy veggies like sweet potato, corn and beetroot. If you work out regularly, a carb-boosted lunch will have the added bonus of staving off those 3pm sugar cravings.

Where to order:

If you’re feeling particularly virtuous, the Vegan Buddha Bowl from Tarts Cafe could be the go – it includes quinoa, crispy spiced chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, topped with roast capsicum dressing. Order a bowl of Bun Bo Nuong from Viet faves Mama Tran, a tasty bowl of rice noodles, grilled beef and fresh herbs and salad,

Snacks: Juice it up

Drinking freshly-squeezed juice is a great way to get much-needed vitamins in a hurry. Look beyond the green juice – fruit juices can be a great source of everything from B vitamins to folate, and are delicious to boot. If you need something more substantial, a smoothie is a great choice – smoothies and smoothie bowls retain the fibre of the fruits and veggies you add for a filling, low-GI treat.

Where to order:

The Chunky Monkey Protein Shake from Source Foods is a meal in itself, with chocolate protein powder, banana, and peanut butter. Or grab a NOOD Coconut Chia Pudding made with berries and grain-free granola.

Dinner: fill up on veggies

The benefits of a plant-based diet are well documented, especially if you eat plenty of green, leafy veggies like spinach, bok choy and kale. Hit up your local cafe, Thai takeaway or salad bar and ask for extra veggies for a nutrient-heavy dinner that’ll help keep your energy levels constant.  

Where to order:  

The Baguette Me Not Banh Mi Bowl is the best of both worlds – banh mi fillings like grilled or slow cooked meat, fresh herbs, salad and pickled veg and tasty nuoc cham dressing with a lot less carbs than a traditional banh mi. Or order a plate of Zucchini Spaghetti – literally, spaghetti made of spiralized zucchini – from Tommy Sugo Modern Italian.  

HOW TO ORDER:

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