Wk19 Spring Nourish and Thrive Meal Plan

What a wonderful time of year it is — the days are sitting around that perfect 22–25°C, warm enough to feel light and energised, yet the evenings still hold that gentle coolness that makes a warm meal feel comforting.

This in-between season is a special time — it’s when your body starts subtly shifting how it wants to be nourished. And tuning in to that shift makes a big difference to how you feel.

Nourish Your Body with Where It’s At — Seasonally

Just as nature transitions, so do we. Your body’s needs change with temperature, light, and even humidity — so it’s important to eat with the season, not against it.

You don’t want to start your morning with a freezing cold smoothie when the air still feels crisp. Likewise, when the sun is out and the day is warm, you might crave lighter meals — yet interestingly, a warm dish can actually help cool you down.

Why Warm Meals Work — Even in Warm Weather

This might sound counterintuitive, but look to equatorial countries like Thailand, India, and Vietnam — places where temperatures soar year-round — and you’ll notice something fascinating: they eat warming foods.

Curries, stir-fries, broths, and spiced teas are staples in these climates for good reason.

Warm meals and spices like ginger, chilli, turmeric, and cumin gently stimulate circulation and sweating, the body’s natural cooling mechanism.
Instead of shocking the system with cold foods, these meals encourage your body to find its own equilibrium — maintaining a steady internal temperature while aiding digestion and enhancing metabolic function.

So while it might feel logical to reach for something cold on a hot day, your gut and metabolism often prefer a meal that’s warm, balanced, and easy to digest.

Listen to Your Body’s Seasonal Cues

This week’s Nourish & Thrive Meal Plan helps you do exactly that — finding the sweet spot between warm and cool, light and grounding.

A warm dish in the evening, something fresh and vibrant at lunch, a room-temperature Morning Glow Pot that doesn’t shock the system — it’s all about balance.

Each meal is a gentle reminder that your body is part of nature’s rhythm — and when you eat in tune with it, everything flows more easily… your energy, your digestion, your mood.

So, this week…
☀️ Eat with the season.
🌿 Listen to your body.
🍲 Let your meals match the moment.

Your gut — and your whole being — will thank you.

With (gut) love, Nat 💚

P.S. Share a photo of one of your meals in Gut Health Circle and what the weather is like where you are!

👉Download your Nourish and Thrive Meal Plan HERE … And remember, there’s a step-by-step video showing you how to get the very best out of your meal plan plus there’s a shopping list template there too, check it out here