Spring is a time of rebirth for nature as new growth emerges from the ground and buds appear overnight on trees. It is also an opportunity for us to start anew by taking advantage of the nutrition abundant in these new crops and other foods that provide detoxifying properties.

Learn more about detoxifying through food at the free talk “Start Spring Fresh with Detoxifying Foods” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 11.

You will learn the benefits of a gentle spring cleanse and have the opportunity to try detoxifying recipes from Mirit Markowitz and Kelsey Perusse, advanced nutrition students supervised by clinical faculty Kelly Morrow, MS, RD, CD.

This free workshop is part of the series "Living Naturally: Conversations on Health and Happiness with Bastyr Experts," presented by Bastyr University and its teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health. All of the talks take place at Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle and feature an audience Q-and-A session. Also coming up is:

• "Bite-Sized Nutrition" Thursday, April 30, 6-7:30 p.m.with advanced nutrition students sharing science and healthy eating tips in a whirlwind of inspiring five-minute presentations
• "Tips to Keep Mom and Baby Healthy Naturally" Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. to noonwith Emily Lesnak, ND, and advanced nutrition students Mirit Markowitz and Kelsey Perusse