The salad will blow your mind. The first time I tried this I couldn’t believe that pawpaw, orange, avocado, and onions could taste so good together. So quick and easy, very satisfying. You can even try having it for dinner during your detox program. Preparation time 6 to 8 minutes SERVES 4 Ingredients: 2 x ripe avocados 1 x ripe papaya 1 x large orange 1 x small red onion 50g of small rocket leaves For the dressing 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice Salt and ground black pepper Method: Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Carefully peel off the skin then slice each avocado half thickly. Peel the papaya. Cut it in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut each half into 8 slices. Peel the orange. Using a small sharp knife, cut out the segment, cutting either side of the divided membranes. Place the onion thinly and separate into rings. Make the dressing. Combine the oil, lemon or lime juice and seasoning in a bowl and mix well. Assemble the salad on four individual serving plates. Alternate slices of papaya and avocado. Add the orange segments and a mound of rocket topped with the onion rings. Spoon over the dressing and serve.
Persian Salad
Some of the simplest dishes are the most successful. This salad is made in minutes and has a crisp, fresh flavour. The first time I made this I was incredibly surprised with just our tangy and delicious it was, considering there’s so few ingredients. It will blow you away. Preparation time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 x tomatoes Half a cucumber One onion One lettuce heart For the dressing: 2 tablespoons of olive oil Juice of 1 lemon One garlic clove crushed Salt and ground black pepper Method: Cut the tomatoes and cucumber into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and tear the lettuce into bite size pieces. Place the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and lettuce in a large salad bowl and mix lightly together. To make the dressing pour the olive oil into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and garlic and whisk together well. Stir in salt to taste. Pour over the salad and toss lightly to mix. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve at once. https://youtu.be/NXXGGTWMX28
ChocBerry Parfait with Chia Seeds
https://www.youtube.com/embed/nt9iPaGj8NY Serves 4Preparation time 7 minutesSet for 2-3 hours I don’t recommend too many deserts, but this one is a great vegan alternative to the classic parfait. Layered with chocolate and berry flavours, with Chopped dates and frozen berries it makes a delicious treat that you can have during your detox program. It is important however to get pure Canadian maple tree syrup and natural vanilla extract, and not the cheap flavoured knockoffs. You probably have enough for a couple of nights from this recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups of coconut cream 1 cup frozen raspberries 4 tbsp natural maple syrup 1 tbsp natural vanilla extract 6 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp raw cacao powder Method:To make raspberry layer, place 1 cup of coconut cream, frozen raspberries, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract in a blender. Blitz until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds and pour into a sealed container. Place in fridge to set for 3 hours. To make the chocolate layer, in a bowl place remaining coconut cream, cacao powder, remaining maple syrup and remaining vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in remaining chia seeds and combine. Pour into the base of serving jars or glasses. Place in the fridge to set for three hours. Once both of the chia mousses are set, spoon the raspberry flavour on top of the chocolate layer and serve.
Zucchini Boats with Chia Seeds
https://www.youtube.com/embed/M2Cpheb_r58 Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 45-60 minutesServes 2 The zucchini boats are made with 100% whole foods, with no flour eggs or other binding agents. I have used chia seeds instead. This makes it suitable for eating during your BodiClenz program, or Ultimate Herbal Detox. The great thing with Chia seeds is that they release this gel which is actually composed of soluble fibre and helps the whole process of cleansing plus they are super high in protein and other nutrients. You will be amazed how the vegetables with pureed have this meeting flavour and texture, can you can add a sprinkle of cheese if you’re on the Herbal Slim or Boditune programs. Ingredients: 1 x large or 2 medium Zucchinis 6 x large button Mushrooms 1 x large red capsicum 2 x Tomatoes 1 x White onion 6 x Cloves of Garlic 1 x large red chilli (or 1tsp Cayenne pepper) 4 x Tablespoons Chia seeds 1 x Dessertspoon Italian herbs 1 x Dessertspoon Cajun spice Cheese topping optional Method: Set your oven to 200°C and Fan bake. Slice of the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the centres with a desert spoon and put to one side. Peel the onions and garlic and take the seeds out of the capsicum. Then place a quick chopping blade in your food processor, and chop all the filling ingredients, (or dice them manually). Take half of these ingredients and put to one side, and put the rest back in the blender along with the Chia seeds Italian herbs and Cajun spice. Change the blade to a grater, and run the zucchini centres through the grater so you get a pulp. Then go ahead and purée everything in the blender with the chopping blade until you get a thick paste. Take the paste and combine it with the remainder of the ingredients in a large bowl until mixed together. Place the zucchini boats in a roasting dish with some coconut oil and fill with all of your fillings. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until firm and lightly browned, you can add some grated cheese in the last 10 minutes if you’re on a herbal slim or boditune program.
Okra & Mushroom Curry with Mango Chutney
This is a really delicious and simple curry to prepare. It’s perfect for any of our programs, and it’s extremely low in calories and starch, so very good for the Slim program. The mango chutney is a particularly delicious addition it is nice to eat alongside this reasonably warm curry. If you can’t find Okra, you can make this recipe with zucchini. I suggest trying your local Indian supermarket for the Okra. Multiple studies have shown that consuming Okra can help regulate blood sugar and fat metabolism in humans. Sugar Reference, Fat Reference Preparation time 10-15 minutesCooking time 15-20 minutes Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 4 cups of mushrooms (quartered if large) 4 x garlic cloves roughly chopped 2.5cm piece of fresh root ginger peeled and roughly chopped 1 to 2 red chillies seeded and chopped 3/4 of a cup of cold water 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 green cardamon pods, ground a pinch of ground turmeric 400g can of chopped tomatoes 225g okra trimmed and sliced (or Zucchini) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1 tablespoon mango powder For the mango relish: 1 large ripe mango about 500 gramme 1 small garlic clove crushed 1 onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root 1 fresh red chilli seeded and finely chopped A pinch of salt Method: For the mango relish, peel the mango and chop the flesh. In bowl, mash the mango flesh with a fork and mix in the rest of the relish ingredients. Set aside. Put the garlic, ginger, chilies and three tablespoons of water into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan. Add the whole coriander and cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds. Add the ground cumin ground cardamon and turmeric and cook for one minute more, until aromatic Add the garlic paste from the blender or food processor, the tomatoes, remaining water, mushrooms and okra. Stir to mix well and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Remove the cover, turn up the heat slightly and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until the okra is tender. Stir in the fresh coriander and serve with the mango relish. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SNtskXWkpcY
Smashed Avo on Kumara
https://www.youtube.com/embed/7sxA7AaS9os Serves 2Preparation time 25 Minutes Here’s the twist on the popular, smashed avocado. If you’re on a detox you’re not allowed to have bread so the simple recipes give you a great alternative. You will need to prepare this in advance if you want to have it for breakfast. Just take some sweet potato and sliced them lengthwise into bread width pieces, and roast or bake at a high temperature them until cooked. This is popularly called sweet potato toast. See Video Below. Ingredients: 1 x Large Sweet Potato (Kumara)1 x Soft Avocado6 x Button Mushrooms1 x Capsicum6 x Cloves of GarlicA mixture of Sprouts (Radish, Pea shoots, Mung Beans etc.) HomeMade PestoSee my Pesto Recipe Here Method:Peel (or not) and slice the Kumara lengthwise into 1/2cm slices, and place into a hot pan with coconut oil. Cook for 10 minutes until browned, then turn over. Chop the capsicum into 6 pieces so you have enough pieces for each slice of Kumara. Add to the pan next to the Kumara. While Kumara is cooking, slice the mushrooms and dice garlic into another pan and cover. Get you avocado and pesto ready now. Simply smash some avocado over the top of each slice and dress with pesto, capsicum, mushrooms, and sprouts. Drizzle with olive oil. Alternatively you could use sun-dried tomatoes and capers or olives, and if you’re on a herbal slim or Boditune program you could top with a poached egg.
Eggplant Saute
Serves 2Preparation time 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Eggplant Turmeric powder 6 cloves of Garlic 1/2 Red Capsicum 1 dstsp Italian herbs or mixed herbs 1 can of diced tomatoes Slice the eggplant and rub heavily with turmeric powder on both sides. Heat the pan with 50/50 butter and olive oil (lots of it) The eggplant will soak it up so you will probably need to add more. Once the eggplant is brown on one side, throw in the diced capsicum and sliced garlic. Saute for another 2-3 minutes then add the mixed herbs. 2-3 minutes later add the diced tomatoes. Heat the tomatoes through and it’s ready to serve.
LiverClenz Smoothie
https://www.youtube.com/embed/3eHD0g9SFEY Your liver has the job of breaking down and eliminating toxic substances from your body, including alcohol, chemicals, additives, and drug by-products. When completing a detox program stored toxins can be released from fat cells increasing the load on your liver, so it’s important to support your liver when detoxing. Providing both liver protection and stimulation, along with a probiotic effect this smoothie is great for supporting your liver during the BodiClenz program.Add a little fresh Ginger to pep it up or Basil to further support the liver. Makes up to 800ml Ingredients: 1/2 fresh Beetroot 1/2 fresh Grapefruit with skin or 1 fresh Lemon with skin 1 Very Small Broccoli head (1/2 Medium Broccoli) or 2-3 Kale leaves. 1 Tsp Black Mustard seeds (or Cumin seeds) 400ml filtered water 6-8 cubes of ice Fresh Ginger or Basil to taste 1 scoop of BodiClenz powder Stevia (optional) Method:Chop all ingredients adding lighter ingredients to the blender first. Blend until smooth. Enjoy. How do Cumin Seeds Protect the Liver?Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Cumin seeds are the main features of preventing and protecting liver from injury. Several studies have shown the protective effects of Cumin against liver injury produced by its free radical scavenger properties and by enhancing antioxidant defenses in body. Pubmed How Grapefruit protects the liverStudies with Grapefruit have shown hepatoprotective and anti-oxidative effects on the livers of patients with liver stagnation. Pubmed
Cauliflower Rice with Brussel Sprouts
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
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