Beetroot and Carrot Juice
Ingredients:
1 medium beetroot, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 apple, cored
1-inch piece of ginger
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions:
Juice all ingredients and stir well.
Serve fresh.
Benefits:
Beetroots and carrots support liver function, while ginger aids digestion and reduces inflammation.
Turmeric and Ginger Tea
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground turmeric or 1-inch fresh turmeric root, sliced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Honey to taste (optional)
Instructions:
Boil water with turmeric and ginger for 10 minutes.
Strain, add lemon juice and honey if desired, and enjoy.
Benefits: Turmeric and ginger have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supporting liver detoxification.
Chlorella and Green Tea Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon chlorella powder
1 cup brewed green tea, cooled
1 banana
1 cup kale or spinach
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Serve chilled.
Benefits: Chlorella binds to heavy metals, and green tea provides antioxidants that support overall detoxification.
Warm Detoxifying Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup chopped kale or spinach
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
Add carrots, celery, and sweet potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and bay leaf.
Add lentils, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
Add kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if you like.
Benefits: This warming soup combines lentils, which are high in fibre and protein, with detoxifying spices like turmeric and cumin. The addition of kale and sweet potatoes provides a nutritious boost, while the warm, hearty nature of the soup makes it perfect for colder weather.