When you’re Detoxing or Slimming simplicity with food is crucial, and you couldn’t get any simpler than this recipe. It only has two major ingredients, Cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Cauliflower rice is a great alternative to normal rice because cauliflower has almost no simple carbohydrate content with a Glycaemic index of zero. It’s also very high in fibre which makes it extremely filling. Serves 2-4(Depending on the size of your Cauliflower) Ingredients: 1 whole Cauliflower 12 Brussel Sprouts 2 small white onions 6 large cloves of garlic 1 Tsp Black cumin seeds 3 tsp Indian curry powder Coconut and Olive oil Method: Chop the ends of Brussels sprouts and place into a saucepan, then place over the heat and bring to a boil while preparing the rest of the meal. Finely chop onion and garlic and place aside. Chop centre out of the cauliflower and cut it into 4-6 large chunks. Grate large chunks of cauliflower with a coarse cheese grater or grater attachment on the food processor. Heat oil in a large pan and add onions, garlic, and cumin seeds. Saute until soft, then add the cauliflower. Sprinkle over the curry powder and stir in evenly. Cover and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and stir again. Cover and allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes. Drain the Brussels sprouts. You are ready to serve. Place cauliflower rice into bowls, cover with Brussels sprouts, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and more olive oil. You could also Tomato salsa, Aioli, or even guacamole if you’re adventurous. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/embed/QowjPSBTR5g
Manuka Tea Tree – Making Herbal Tea at Home
Tea Tree is the common name given to the native Manuka tree of New Zealand and Australia. It was named by Captain Cook because he used it as a herbal tea. Be careful when selecting the tree and make sure you’re getting the right thing. Look closely at the photos and see the pointy leaves and flaky bark. Simply pick a couple of smaller branches and remember to thank the tree. It can be used at any time of year, but I prefer to use it when it’s dry and not flowering. Wash thoroughly or soak out any bugs. Strip the leaves off and add to a teapot with boiling water. After 10 minutes you should have a beautiful herbal tea. sweeten with a little honey or stevia. This tea is great for general health and vitality but is particularly good at supporting the immune system, as it has natural antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/V0qju4AR0H8Look for the pointy little leaves and light flaky bark to be sure you have identified Manuka.
Bombay Aloo with Sweet Potato
If you’re a fan of Indian curry flavours and also a fan of Kumara or sweet potato, then this is your recipe. Makes about 3-4 servings. Ingredients: 2-3 large sweet potato. I normally use the red kumara for this. 2-3 medium tomatoes 1 large or 2 small red capsicums 1 large onion 6-8 cloves of garlic 2 tsp Garam masala powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp whole coriander seeds 2 tsp whole black cumin seeds 2 tsp whole black mustard seeds 20gm Coconut oil 20gm of butter Method: Peel and chop sweet potato into 2cm bite-sized cubes and place in a saucepan. Cover with water and boil slowly for 10 minutes. Drain and place aside. Place the whole seeds into a mortar and grind until most seeds are broken. Leave aside. Finely chop garlic, slice onions, and dice tomatoes and capsicum. Add coconut oil to a large pan and heat. Add the garlic and onions and whole seeds and stir-fry until the seeds crackle. Add the capsicum, tomatoes, and powdered spices. Combine well, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes stirring a couple of times. Add Sweet potato and remove the lid, continue to stir-fry for another 5-10 minutes until the liquid has evaporated and the sweet potato starts to brown and onions caramelise. Melt and stir in butter at the last minute. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and fresh coriander leaves. You will be going back for more! https://www.youtube.com/embed/tcF1r7HFakc
Tomato Sauce Base – Multipurpose
Here is an awesome tomato sauce base, which can be used in soups, curries, stir fry or just as a chili salsa. Simply heat and add your extra curry or chili to your taste. Ingredients1kg fresh tomatoes1 large white onion6 large cloves garlicBunch of cilantro2 sprigs of fresh rosemary1 heaped tsp turmeric1 tbsp Italian herbs500g pure tomato paste MethodChop all ingredients into your blender and puree until smooth. Freeze into appropriate serving sized containers. The perfect convenient way to make quick winter meals taste great. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QXvh0gYgA-k
Green Chilli & Basil Pesto
Here is a way to make pesto more of a food than a garnish. We add green sweet peas and green chili.Perfect for a green power detox program and great alongside hot or cold foods. Ingredients: 2 Cups of Green peas 1 large bunch of basil (should make 2 cups when chopped) 3 cloves of garlic 2 large green chilis 150ml olive oil Method:Blanch the frozen peas in boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and add to your bowl. Finely chop the garlic and chili and add to the peas. Chop fresh basil and add to the mix. Drizzle over the olive oil and blend until smooth. Presto, you now have enough pesto (or peasto) to feed the whole family. Try it with steamed or sauteed Brussels sprouts, leeks, and asparagus. Just delicious. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BFBUYySWJGQ Have An Endless Supply of Holy Basil The trouble with both basil pesto and fresh basil is they are both very expensive to buy, and if you grow your own basil it’s hard to get a continuous supply because it dies off each year. However, if you want an endless supply of basil you can try growing holy Basil, also known as Tulsi. Not only does it give you basil all year around and continue to grow year after year, but it also has great effects on the mind and nervous system, as it contains some natural cannabinoids. A perfect plant for your herb garden. Watch me make my Brain Smoothie with Holy Basil Here
Tangy Mint & Lime Guacamole
This is an extra tasty lime and mint twist on traditional guacamole and is something you can do on any of the Ultimate Herbal Health Programs. It’s very important to keep high levels of good fats when detoxing as they not only protect you from circulating liberated toxins but help keep your energy levels stable. Avocados should be an integral food on both detox and slim programs. It’s a great addition to any salad but can also be used on hot food or just as a dip for your carrot or celery sticks. Ingredients: 2 Large Avocados 2 Limes A handful of fresh mint leaves 3-4 cloves of Garlic 100m Olive oil Method: Peel Avocados and dice garlic. Add them to a bowl with the chopped mint, juice of limes and olive oil. Blend and nearly smooth. It’s that simple. Try your Guacamole with the following raw vege sticks for dipping: Carrots Celery Capsicum Cucumber Broccoli Cauliflower Gherkins Pickled onion quarters
Mushroom and Parsnip soup
If you want a Mushroom soup without using pre-made canned soup it can be a little difficult knowing where to start. Here is my recipe which includes, parsnip, dahl and spinach, so its a little more than your standard “out of the can” mushroom soup. It is very filling and totally rich in nutrients. Ingredients: 2 cups Dahl 400gm Button mushrooms 400gm flat mushrooms 3 x medium parsnip 12 cloves garlic 1 large onion 1x can coconut cream 100gm Baby spinach leaves 2 tablespoons Butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 x tablespoon Miso 3 tsp salt 2 x dessertspoon Mixed herbs 1x tablespoon dark soy sauce Water to blend Method:Put the 2 cups of Dahl in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes and let sit for up to 4 hours. I usually do this in the morning if I want to make the soup that night. This allows the dahl to soften and avoids the gas-forming effect. Peel and chop the parsnip into bite-sized pieces and reheat and boil the dahl with the parsnip added. While parsnip is boiling, In a frying pan melt butter and olive oil, then stir fry the finely chopped garlic and onions, adding the chopped mushrooms and mixed herbs. Add the soya sauce and cook until soft and a little bit caramelized. Add miso, salt, and coconut cream to dahl and parsnip. Then add the mushrooms and allow to simmer again, adding extra water if needed. I like to take about 1 cup of the cooked dahl out of the pot and put it through the blender until smooth. This adds a little thickness and texture to the soup. Now your are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Ultimate Liver Detox Smoothie
Here is a great combination of ingredients specifically for the Liver function. The perfect smoothie recipe for reducing Cholesterol, Fatty Liver, Estrogen Excess and to protect your liver from chemical damage. An excellent smoothie to take during your Ultimate Herbal Detox program. Ingredients: 1 Head of Broccoli 1 Whole Beetroot 1 Whole Grapefruit 3-4 Kale leaves 1 Tsp Black Mustard Seeds 1 Sachet of BodiTune (40 Herbs) Ice and Water to mix Add fresh Ginger and Honey to your taste. Method is shown in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3eHD0g9SFEY
Zughetti in Tomato & Garlic Sauce
During your Herbal Detox or Herbal slimming program processed foods and wheat products are to be avoided. This can leave you feeling a little deprived, especially if you like pasta. A Zucchini version of Spaghetti is called Zughetti and is absolutely delicious, but completely guilt-free. SERVES 2 Makes extra sauce for next time. Ingredients: 2-3 x Medium Zucchini 6 x Tomatoes 7-8 Button Mushrooms 2 x Onions 12 x Cloves of Garlic 200g Tomato paste 1 x Heaped teaspoon of Paprika 1 x Heaped teaspoon of Turmeric 1 x Heaped teaspoon of Mixed Herbs 1 x Heaped teaspoon of Cayenne (optional) Fresh Basil to garnish Coconut oil to saute https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pc-3ofiCOdQ Method: Chop the ends of Zucchini and run them through a spiralizer. If you don’t have one, then you could finely slice your Zucchini with a grater or slicer of some kind. Puree your tomatoes in a blender and put them aside. Finely chop the garlic and onions and slice mushrooms into little bite-sized pieces (your meatballs). Heat your pan with coconut oil and saute the zucchini for just a couple of minutes until al dente. Remove a put aside. Now with fresh oil saute your onions, garlic, and mushrooms with a sprinkling of herbs and spices. Once these are coated in herbs and barely cooked introduce the pureed tomatoes and tomato paste. I add 100ml of water to mine and allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat. Please zucchini in a bowl and cover with a generous amount of the tomato mix and garnish with freshly chopped basil. If you’re on a one-month Herbal Detox, Herbal Slim, or BodiTune Detox ‘n Slim program you could add a tiny sprinkle of cheese. Perfect for: One-Month Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program
Spicy Salad Dressing Vinaigrette
Here is a great dressing for all of those salads you will be doing during your Ultimate Herbal Detox and slimming programs. It’s sugar-free, has good fats, and is nice and spicy so it helps to get the digestive process humming. Ingredients 150ml Plain Yoghurt 75ml Cold-pressed olive oil 30ml Apple cider Vinegar 2-3 Tsp Hot English mustard 1 Tsp Paprika (or cayenne pepper if you’re keen) Method Add all ingredients into a small jug and whisk until smooth. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program