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Detox Deliciously: Flavourful Recipes to Support Heavy Metal Cleansing

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:

  1. Juice all ingredients and stir well.

  2. 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:

  1. Boil water with turmeric and ginger for 10 minutes.

  2. 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:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. 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:

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.

  2. Add carrots, celery, and sweet potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Stir in turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and bay leaf.

  4. 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.

  5. Add kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  6. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.

  7. 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.

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