DETOX RECIPES: EATING YOUR WAY TO A CLEANER BODY

Detoxification of one’s body has been highly recommended in order to ensure that the various organs of our body that are tasked to flush out harmful chemicals in our system are given a helping hand in the process.  With the growing importance of detoxification comes a variety of different methods and regimens that you can choose from.  One of the simplest and perhaps cheapest means to be able to detoxify your body is to undergo a detoxification diet.

There are many detoxification diet recipes and diet plans that are available over the Internet.  All of these diet plans are centered on having a diet that is rich in fiber such as vegetables and fruits as these food groups have been known not only to aid the body to flush out toxins and harmful chemicals but also contains anti-oxidant components, vitamins and minerals to ensure that your body remains healthy throughout the regimen.  It is important to remember that while undergoing the detox diet regimen to stay away from products that contain caffeine, carbonated drinks and sodas, food that contain high quantities of sugar and alcoholic beverages as these would just merely add to the toxin build up in your body, making your efforts to detoxify your body futile.

Here are a few detox recipes that you can try out which are simple to do to give you a head start on eating healthy and enjoy the benefits of detoxification:

Ginger and Turmeric Tea

This healing tea increases your body’s ability to take in more water and fluids which is essential for detoxifying your body.  Our body needs a constant supply of water to flush out all the toxins and other harmful chemicals building up in our body as a result from the various bodily processes.  This also contains various anti-oxidants that further help in cleansing our bodies.

Ingredients:

  • 2 C of Water
  • ½ tsp. ginger powder
  • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp. of maple syrup
  • 1 Lemon (juice only)

Procedure:

    • Allow the water to come to a boil.
    • Add the ginger and turmeric powder into the boiling water
    • Turn flame down and simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes
    • Strain liquid into a glass or mug
    • Stir in maple syrup and/or lemon juice to suit your taste

     

    Super Vegetable Juice

This vitalizing drink is best taken during breakfast.  The vegetables used in the juice not only wake up your senses, making you feel revitalized and ready to face a new day. The fiber in the vegetables helps clean out your digestive system while the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants give it an additional boost.  Because this juice is very filling, it would be able to keep you full of energy and vitality.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cucumber
  • 4 Sticks of Celery
  • Spinach leaves, about 4 handfuls
  • 8 leaves of lettuce
  • Parsley
  • Alfalfa Sprouts
  • Distilled Water

Procedure:

    • Combine the cucumber, celery sticks, spinach leaves, lettuce leaves, parsley and alfalfa sprouts in a food processor and blend until smooth.
    • Add distilled water to dilute the thickness of the juice.
    • Pour into a glass and serve

 

Alkalsing RAW Soup

This refreshing soup is both light and extremely easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

  • The meat of an avocado
  • 2 sprigs of spring onions
  • ½ Red pepper (you can substitute green pepper if you prefer)
  • 1 Cucumber
  • Spinach leaves, about 2 handfuls
  • ½ Garlic clove
  • 100 ml vegetable stock, preferably the light version
  • Juice of a lemon
  • Bragg liquid aminos

Procedure:

    • Blend together the avocado and vegetable stock into a smooth paste in a food processor
    • Add in the spring onions, pepper, cucumber, spinach leaves, garlic clove and lemon juice
    • Blend until smooth

 

Warm Broccoli Soup

A perfect companion for cold winter nights, this hearty soup contains all the needed vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to help your body detoxify itself while you sleep.

Ingredients:

  • The meat of half of an avocado
  • 6 to 8 Broccoli flowers
  • 1/3 Red onion
  • A Stick of celery
  • Spinach leaves, about a handful
  • 1 inch ginger root
  • Cumin powder
  • Bragg liquid aminos

Procedure:

    • Lightly steam broccoli flowers for about 5-6 minutes
    • Allow the broccoli flowers to slightly cool
    • In a food processor, blend broccoli flowers, avocado, red onion, celery stick, spinach leaves, ginger root and cumin powder until smooth
    • Pour into a serving dish