There are few things as nice as a boiled artichoke with a herb and mustard dressing. This an easy way to eat this great vegetable and perfect for all the herbal programs. Serves 2-3 people Ingredients: 400g of fresh beans (trimmed) 2 x lemons (each one cut into 8 pieces) 2 x dstsp of coriander seeds 6 x artichokes with their stems removed (or you could use 300-400gm bottled artichoke hearts) Dressing: 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup of plain joghurt 3 x dstsp of lemon juice 2 x dstsp of whole grain mustard Quarter of a cup of finely chopped parsley 4 x tsp of capers Method: Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add beans and bring back to the boil and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and refresh in cold water. Add the lemon pieces and coriander seeds into the pot and boil for one minute. Add artichokes to the pot and boil of 10 to 20 minutes. Drain with the stem side upwards. Once cool to handle, start pulling off the leaves. Once removed, pull out the centre which will look quite inedible. Trim off any bits that look too chewy with a sharp knife. Lightly brush the artichokes with the extra virgin olive oil and then grill them until they start to go golden brown. Mix all the dressing ingredients together and pour over the artichokes. Serve the beans to one side and garnish with Lemon Zest and Caper sauce. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX programs Herbal SLIM Herbal DETOX n SLIM
Gazpacho (Cold soup)
This is a simple recipe that creates a lovely meal with gorgeous tomatoes – a beautiful splash of red! This is a great recipe during all the herbal programs. Serves 4 people Ingredients: 4 cups of tomato juice 12 medium tomatoes with the skins removed 1 medium-sized cucumber Half a red onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 green capsicum (diced small) 1 tsp of honey 3 x spring onions (chopped) Juice of half a lemon Juice of half a lime 2 dstsp of wine vinegar 1 tsp of tarragon 3 tsp of fresh basil (torn) Half a tsp of cumin A quarter of a cup of fresh parsley 2 dstp of extra virigin olive oil Salt and black pepper Method: Keep a small portion of the cucumber and diced tomatoes to create some texture and for garnish at the end. Put the remaining ingredients in the Ladyship blender and process. Chill in the fridge until very cold. Add some of the reserved tomatoes and cucumber but leave a little for garnish on top. Decorate with additional basil if you have any and garnish. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM program Herbal DETOX n’ SLIM program Tarragon Although mainly known as French Tarragon, is thought to have originated in the Central Asia region, probably in Siberia. Tarragon has been used as a traditional remedy to stimulate appetite and alleviate anorexic symptoms. Fresh tarragon is one of the highest antioxidant value food sources among the common herbs. The herb is a very rich source of vitamins such as vitamin-C, vitamin-A as well as B-complex group of vitamins.
Tofu & Green Bean Curry
Here is a hot little number to surprise you. Serves 4 people and all from one pot! Ingredients: 125 gm (1/2 cup) green beans packet of firm tofu (about 200gm) 10 x sliced mushrooms 2 x chopped onions 1 tbsp of curry paste (Indian or Thai ) 1 tbsp tamari sauce (optional) 1 can of coconut milk (or grate 1 coconut and squeeze into water to make coconut milk) Method: In a pot, heat the curry paste and coconut milk and mix together. Add mushrooms and tofu and bring to simmer. Add the beans and onions A variation is to use fish instead of tofu, and courgettes (very chunky chopped) instead of beans – great with Thai green curry. Miso can be used instead of tamari – add at end of cooking to preserve vital nutrients. Serve with salad or cooked green vegetables. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX one and two month programs Herbal SLIM program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Salmon & Asparagus with Caper Sauce
Salmon and asparagus are one of my favorite combinations. It’s simple, highly nutritious, and absolutely delicious! Makes a meal for one person with a bit of extra sauce. Serves 1 person Ingredients: A fillet of fresh salmon A handful of asparagus 1/2 Sweet Potato 1/2 Red onion A few drops of olive oil 1 x lemon Method: In one pan lightly sauteé the salmon in a few drops of olive oil, while in another pan gently sauté them sweet potato, red onion, and asparagus. Add a few cloves of chunky garlic and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the asparagus as it cooks. Ingredients for the sauce: 1 x dstsp of capers 1 x dstsp of yogurt Half a dstsp of lemon juice Half a dstsp of olive oil Method for the sauce: Whip together in a Ladyship Blender 1 part capers, 1 part yoghurt, ½ part lemon juice, ½ part olive oil with a little salt and pepper. This is simply delightful drizzled over the salmon and asparagus. High in fat, protein, and fiber, this meal is extremely satisfying. Serve with some red onion, sweet potato wedges, sour cream, caper sauce, or a dash of Worcester sauce. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX one and two-month programs Herbal SLIM Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM
Beetroot & Grapefruit Smoothie
A wonderful superfood combination! Ingredients: 1 large bunch of Cilantro 2 x sachets of BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Protein Powder Half a large Avocado 1 x Grapefruit Half of a large Beetroot 2 big pieces of Ginger 3 dstsp of Dates 6 to 8 cubes of ice 400ml of water Method:Soak the dates in half a cup of water. Chop the Cilantro into chunky bits and with the Avocado add to the Ladyship Blender. Chop the ends off the Grapefruit, chop into 4 pieces and add to blender. Chop off the ends off the Beetroot and then chop into pieces. Chop up Ginger leaving the skin on. Add Beetroot and Ginger to blender. Throw in 2 sachets of the DETOX n SLIM Protein Powder and the dates into the blender. Add ice cubes and 200ml water. Then blend adding approximately 200ml as you go. Did you know? Beetroot has exhibited significant Liver protective activity and is purported as a health-promoting food that might be useful for reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases hypertension, stroke, and the immune disorder inflammatory bowel disease. Read More Cilantro contains no cholesterol. Its leaves possess good amounts of antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which help reduce LDL (the bad cholesterol) while raising HDL (the good cholesterol) levels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8HQTzvOwtk Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program BodiClenz Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Program Grapefruit – Did you know? Grapefruit has been shown to encourage weight loss. Choosing to eat grapefruit instead of other foods will cause you to eat less but it also stimulates liver metabolism and detoxification. Several studies have shown weight loss results such as: Participants started eating less resulting in a decrease in the overall density of calories and total energy intake (20-29% decrease). Participants experienced an average weight loss of 7.1%. Significant reductions were observed in body fat percentage, trunk fat, android fat, gynoid fat, and waist circumference (-4.5 cm).. The increase in HDL-cholesterol levels was 6.2% for the group with certain drinks and 8.2% for the group with other specific drinks. Reference Here
Cacao Bean & Spinach Smoothie
Antioxidant Heaven – this unusual combination will surprise you! Ingredients: 3 bunches of organic spinach 2 x stalks of celery Half an avocado 2 x dstsp of organic cacao beans 2 x dstsp of gogi berries 1 x sachet of DETOX n SLIM Protein powder 200ml to 400ml of water Method: Soak the Gogi berries in half a cup of water. Chop the spinach into chunky pieces and add to the Ladyship Blender. Chop the celery and with the avocado add to the blender. Add the Gogi berries, cacao beans, and DETOX n SLIM Protein power. Add 200ml of water and blend adding water as needed until smooth and yummy. Pour into a glass and enjoy. Did you know? Chocolate can be good – Cacao is the highest whole food source of magnesium, which is the main mineral missing from modern cultures’ diets. Magnesium improves the muscle contractions in the bowels and helps to relax the heart and cardiovascular system. The dark chocolate antioxidants have been clinically proven to dissolve plaque built up in the arteries which help in reversing heart disease and causes naturally lower blood pressure. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Beetroot, Silverbeet & Gogi Berry Smoothie
A deep red superfood smoothie that is great for your blood! If now is the time to start your Herbal SLIM then this is the perfect way to begin. Superfood smoothies along with a Brett Elliott herbal detox can really get your body humming. Ingredients: 3 to 4 leaves of silverbeet Half a beetroot 2 dstsp of Gogi Berries 1 x apple 1 x sachet of DETOX n SLIM Protein Powder A cup of blackberries 1/2 cup of Almonds 6 to 8 cubes of ice 200ml of water Method: Chop the silverbeet into pieces and put it in the bottom of the Ladyship Blender. Slice apple and add to blender. Add blackberries, soaked almonds, and DETOX n SLIM Protein Powder. Slice up the beetroot and add to the blender with the 6 to 8 ice cubes. Blend until smoothie, pour and enjoy! Did you know? Swiss Chard/Silverbeet: The leaves are a brilliant source of the antioxidant vitamin, vitamin-C – It provides about 33% of recommended levels per 100g. It is one of the best vegetable sources for vitamin-K. Vitamin K has a potential role in bone health by promoting bone formation and strengthening. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Rocket, Mango & Chia Seed Smoothie
Now here is an unexpected superfood smoothie surprise! Ingredients: 1 x Mango 2 dstsp of Chia Seeds soaked in half a cup of water 3 to 4 leaves of Rocket 1 x Kiwifruit 1 x Carrot 1 x sachet of BodiTune Detox ‘n Slim Protein Powder 1 dstsp of Coconut Oil 6 to 8 ice cubes 200ml of water Method: Chop the rocket and add to the Ladyship Blender. Take the ends off the kiwifruit, cut into pieces leaving the skins on then add to blender. Add the Chia seeds, slice the mango into pieces and add. Chop carrot and add to blender. Add the BodiTune Detox ‘n Slim Protein powder with its 40 different natural herbs, fruit, and vegetables. Add the coconut oil, cubes of ice and water. Blend until smooth, put and pour and enjoy! Did you know? Chia Seeds: Despite being very small, Chia seeds have many important nutrients. They have omega-3 fatty acids, which raises HDL cholesterol levels – that’s the good cholesterol that helps protect against heart attack and strokes. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Program
Mushroom Stroganoff
A delicious creamy special! If you are missing something meaty, this is a great alternative! Not only are mushrooms and garlic great for your immune system, but this recipe has good fats and is low in sugars. Serves 2 people Ingredients: 300g mixed organic mushrooms 6-8 garlic cloves 1 white onion 2 Tbsp Coconut oil 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon cayenne 1Tsp Mixed herbs 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 400ml Can of Coconut cream Small bunch parsley 2 stalks of spring onion Method: Heat oil in a pan, chop onions and sauté for 2 minutes stirring in garlic and cayenne for 1 minute until a little soft. Chop mushrooms throw into pan and cook on high for 5 minutes stirring regularly. Drizzle over with olive oil while cooking. Pour in the mixed herbs and Worcestershire sauce, then lower the heat and stir in the cream. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve with sprinkled parsley and/or finely chopped spring onions. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune Detox ‘n Slim Program
Tomato, Leek & Onion Soup
I love this soup. It’s got to be my favorite soup for detoxing. Great for any time of year! Super healthy, high in antioxidants, and excellent for your herbal detox program or herbal slim program. Serves 4 people Ingredients: 4 small or 2 x large onions 1 x large leek 6 cloves of garlic 1 can of chopped tomatoes 4 fresh tomatoes 100gm of tomato paste 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp Cayenne (or paprika) 1 tsp caraway seeds 2 tsp miso paste Method: Finely chop and lightly heat onions, leek and garlic in olive oil over low heat. Sweat with the turmeric, cayenne and caraway seeds for a couple of minutes. Add canned tomatoes, chopped fresh tomatoes and tomato paste. Add water to make enough soup and stir over heat until the vegetables are cooked. Just before serving – add 2 teaspoons of miso. Adding at the end of cooking preserves the nutrients in miso. I like to add a little chopped parsnip into mine to give that extra texture. Watch the speed version video here. Watch the full-length video here. Did you know? Paprika gets its hotness from capsaicin, it has beneficial medicinal properties with lots of therapeutic benefits. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is known to lower the risk of cancer. It might surprise you to know that the spicy paprika has 9 times the level of vitamin C than a tomato. It is a popular antibacterial agent known to help with blood pressure and boost circulation. It also helps digestion – increases salvia production and digestive acids and enzymes. A hot little number! Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Program