Huffington Post's 'Springtime Superfoods'

It's that time of the year when we get to ditch the winter doldrums and get ready for sunshine.

what better way to prepare for spring then with our Springtime Super foods list provided to us by the lovely folks over at  The Huffingtonpost.

What are some of your favorite Springtime Super foods, Let Us Know Below? 

Asparagus 

"Like daffodils, the reemergence of asparagus at the local farmer's market announces to me that spring is on its way. 

I like to prepare it very simply: I chop off or break off the woody parts of the stems, steam for a brief time until vibrantly deep green in appearance (being careful not to overcook, or they become limp and mushy), and then I place them on a platter and drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil or macadamia nut oil, pink himalayan or celtic sea salt and perhaps a sprinkle of a few pine nuts or hemp seeds." 

--Rochelle Sirota, MS, RD, CDN 

Key nutrition facts: Half a cup contains 20 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams protein of protein and is a very good source of vitamins A, C, E, K and potassium.

Arugula 

"I love using arugula tossed with chopped tomatoes and a fresh lemon-olive oil dressing. I also enjoy topping my homemade vegetarian pizza with arugula and artichoke hearts." --Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 

Key nutrition facts: Two cups contain just 10 calories, and arugula is also a very good source of vitamins A, C and K, calcium, potassium and iron. "

Artichokes 

"While I can usually find artichokes year round (I live in Napa), there's something special about the sweet and tender baby artichokes that show up in the spring. They're absolutely scrumptious in their simplicity -- just steam them!" --Cheryl Forberg, RD, chef and nutritionist for NBC's "The Biggest Loser", James Beard award-winning chef, NYT bestselling author 

Key nutrition facts: One medium artichoke contains 64 calories, 10 grams of fiber and three grams of protein. Artichoke is also a very good source of vitamins C and K and folate. "

Fennel 

"Although I'm always excited about fresh seasonal produce, I think this year, I'm most looking forward to fennel! I love its crisp texture and unique licorice flavor -- it smellslike spring! Plus, you can use the whole thing: The bulb is perfect sliced into a salad (I usually toss it with shaved asparagus, parmesan and fresh lemon juice) or roasted in the oven with balsamic vinegar and a touch of olive oil. And the green feathery fronds make a beautiful garnish, just like other green herbs. --Joy Bauer, MS, RD, nutrition and health expert for NBC's "Today Show" and New York Times bestselling author 

Key nutrition facts: Just an ounce of the bulb in your salads adds a gram of fiber for only nine calories. Fennel bulb is also a very good source of vitamin C, folate and potassium. 

Strawberries 

"I love them pureed and drizzled over plain 2 percent Greek yogurt, oatmeal or used as a healthy pancake topper. I also love strawberries dipped in melted dark chocolate -- fondue fabulous!" --Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, LDN 

Key nutrition facts: One serving contains 47 calories and three grams of fiber and seven grams of sugar. Strawberries are also a very good source of a very good source of vitamin C and manganese. 

Leeks 

"I love leeks, which I chop and saute in olive oil with garlic." --Elizabeth M. Ward, RD, author of MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better 

Key nutrition facts: A relative of onions and garlic, leeks contain just 38 calories. They are also a very good source of vitamins A, C and K.