This recipe makes an ideal lunch or dinner during your one or two-month Detox or Slim program. (Without the Feta it is suitable for 7 to 14-day DETOX program) This is very quickly prepared, using cubes of kumara or sweet potato leftover from a previous night’s meal. Serves 2 people Ingredients: 1 x Cooked sweet potato (Kumara), chopped into mouth-size pieces A Handful of Mesculin salad 1 x chopped red capsicum 50g of diced Feta cheese Method:Blend all together. The Kumara and feta give substance to an otherwise light and leafy salad. Cottage cheese or ricotta may be substituted for feta. Aioli Dressing:Peel and crush 3-6 cloves of garlic. Whisk together with 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Juice of 1/2 lime (or lemon), 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Sweeten with 2tsp liquid honey or 2 x crushed stevia tablets. Blend until smooth. You can also add 1 tsp hot mustard if you like it spicy. Perfect for: One and two month Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM
Scrambled eggs
Try these Extra filling Scrambled Eggs This is a great complete breakfast, which keeps you going all morning. Perfect during a Slimming program. Low GI and high in protein. Ingredients: (per serving) 1 large knob of butter 3 Organic Free-range Eggs Tomato, Basil, and Parsley Method: Heat the pan first then throw in the butter and break eggs quickly before the butter has completely melted. Whisk the eggs continuously with a fork, attempting to eliminate the appearance of any white. Turn the pan off as soon as the egg begins to stiffen, allowing the egg to finish cooking from the latent heat of the pan. The extra amount of butter makes the egg bright yellow and extra rich. Garnish with tomato, basil, and parsley, salt, and pepper. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX One month and two-month programs Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Super Alkalizing Green Detox Smoothie
This is one of my all-time favorites, the super spinach alkalizing green smoothie, made in my favorite kitchen appliance, the Ladyship blender, and juicer. Add some ginger to help reduce bloating and gas. Recipe: 1 x bunch of raw Spinach (or Kale) 1 x 2cm thick slice of fresh Pineapple 1 x Apple (optional) 1 small Lemon (or orange) 2 x stevia tablets (or dessertspoon of honey) 1 x BodiTune Detox ‘n Slim smoothie sachet 8-10 ice cubes 1 glass of water to help puree Blend until smoothie and drink until completely satisfied. If you want to know more about the blender check it out by clicking here You will be supercharged and ready to go all day with this meal in a glass. If you’re detoxing then this will solve the “what do it eat” question, as you simply don’t feel hungry after consuming this. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n’ SLIM program Spinach This amazing superfood contains an incredible nutrient value. For example, it is a good source of: Vitamins K (1,110% RDA), A (337.3% RDA), Manganese (84% RDA), Folate (65.7% RDA), Magnesium (38% RDA), Iron (35% RDA), Vitamin C (31% RDA), Vitamin B2 (27% RDA), Calcium (25% RDA) Potassium (23% RDA), Vitamin E (21% RDA), Fiber (19% RDA), together with other vitamins from the B complex, carotenes, iodine, phosphorus, some trace elements and several amino acids. This smoothie is created to help reduce the toxic levels of acid in our body. Acid builds up when we consume too much fried food, sugar, meat, and coffee to mention just a few. Acid creates Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Gout by causing the body to leach calcium into the circulation. Acid is another toxin that a good Herbal DETOX can reduce.
Chocolate Orange Mint Protein smoothie
This is a fantastic recipe for energy, protein, antioxidants, fat burning, muscle building, and general ultimate health. It’s the protein, fat, and other plant nutrients (vitamins and minerals) that make up a healthy body. Simple carbs or sugar really have no place in a healthy diet. You can get all you need from fruit and vegetables. Not only is this smoothie super healthy but it tastes like a dream come true – It’s the addition of the mint to the mix that really sets this drink alive and it will set you alive as well. You really need a high-speed blender like the Ladyship Blender to do this properly, otherwise, you will end up with some of the orange skin and pith as small lumps in your drink. You can peel your orange if you don’t think your blender will do the trick. Ingredients: 1 whole Orange with skin on 1 peeled Banana (substitute with an apple if on a 14-day program or less) 1 cup of plain unsweetened yogurt 1 x DETOX ‘n SLIM sachet 2 Stevia tablets or 2 tsp honey (honey is healthy) 3 dstp of raw organic Cacao powder 1/2 cup of raw milk 8-10 cubes of ice 1 tsp Vanilla essence (for a delicious flavor) 6-8 large mint leaves (for the dreamy taste) 1/2 cup water Blend until super smooth and creamy. This is a complete meal in itself and will give you the treat of your life. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM program Herbal DETOX n SLIM program
Indian Style Cauliflower Curry
This great simple coconut curry can be made with all kinds of vegetables depending on their availability. This makes it very versatile. Super healthy during your herbal detox, and incredibly delicious you need to make plenty of this dish for the whole family. Serves 4 people Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin oil 1⁄2 tsp cumin seeds (optional) 1⁄2 large white onion diced up 2 x garlic cloves crushed 2 tsp hot curry powder 1 x 440gm can of diced tomatoes 3 tbsp of tomato paste 400ml of water 2 x average sized zucchinis or a quarter of a cabbage 1/2 Buttercup Pumpkin 1 heaped cup of cauliflower florets 1 large carrot or red capsicum 1⁄2 cup coconut milk Chopped cilantro Pinch of salt Add in Brown rice if doing the 1 or month DETOX & SLIM Programs if you wish Method: Puree the tomatoes with 400ml of water and tomato paste. Heat oil in pan or wok. Add cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add chopped onion and cook until lightly browned. Add minced garlic and curry powder then stir for 30 seconds. Pour in pureed tomatoes, coconut milk and salt then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or till the sauce thickens a little. Add chopped zucchinis (or cabbage), cauliflower, and carrot (red capsicum) then simmer until zucchini is soft. Serve with cilantro sprinkled on top. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Sweet & Sour Chinese Style
This is a nice variation on Chinese sweet and sour. You can use these ingredients or try other vegetables of your choice. If you’re doing the one or two-month Herbal DETOX program then you could include some cubed fish, and if you’re doing the Herbal SLIM program then you could even try cubed chicken. Just quickly stir-fry the meat first, place aside and add back in just before serving. Serves 4 people Ingredients: Vegetables: 1 x large onion 6 x cloves of garlic 2 x carrots 2 x capsicums 1 x small head of broccoli 6 x flat mushrooms 1 x handful of spinach greens (or green runner beans) 1 x ring of pineapple chopped into pieces Sauce: 1⁄2 cup tomato paste 2 tbsp fresh ginger 1 small lemon 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 2 dstp honey 1 tsp cayenne 1 dstp soy sauce Method: First of all mix the sauce, by melting the honey in hot water. Place dry ingredients in a bowl and mix, while adding soy sauce, lemon juice, and melted honey. Combine with tomato paste and fresh ginger. Then chop all vegetables into bite-size pieces as you desire. Slice and stir fry the mushrooms first and place to one side. Sauté in olive oil the onions, garlic for 2 minutes, then add the carrots, broccoli until half cooked and still crunchy. Add the spinach greens, mushrooms, pineapple and sauce and allow to come to a gentle simmer to 2 minutes. Serve fresh with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Program Precious Pineapple: 1 cup of fresh pineapple yields 130% of your daily Vitamin C, 2% of vitamin A, 2% of Calcium, and 2% of your iron requirements. Pineapple is a rich source of vitamins and minerals including thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, manganese, and potassium. Pineapple is the only known source of the protein-digesting enzyme Bromelain, which has been studied in relation to alleviating joint pain, arthritis, reduce inflammation, inhibit tumor growth, and shorten recovery time following plastic surgery.
Curry Corn Salad
Totally delicious and very filling, this is a great recipe for your detox while sweet corn is in season. Perfect for your Ultimate Herbal DETOX Serves 4 people Ingredients: 1/2 white onions 3 x cobs of corn Salad greens 2 x medium tomatoes 1 x large avocado 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1⁄4 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil 2-3 teaspoons of curry powder 1⁄2 tsp raw salt. Method: Grill corn on high setting for 5-6 minutes rotating until slightly charred. Slice kernels from the cob and combine with diced onions. Blend olive oil, vinegar, curry powder, and salt and stir into corn kernels. Nicely lay out salad greens, tomatoes and avocado and pour corn into center. As a nice extra, I also added some grilled capsicum to this recipe, which you can see in the photo. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM program Herbal DETOX n’ SLIM program Clever Corn: Research has shown that a good intake of antioxidants, most importantly carotenoids, (like such as zeaxanthin and lutein), may have positive benefits on our eyes. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the predominant carotenoids in yellow corn but their levels are generally low in white corn. Commonly known as macular pigments, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in the human retina, (the light-sensitive inner surface of the eye), where they protect against oxidative damage caused by blue light.
Fresh Beetroot Salad
This is a very filling and super nourishing combination. I had it two nights in a row on my detox. There are two parts to this dinner recipe and yet it only takes about 20 minutes to prepare. It’s really great how this type of food can detox and heal your body. Serves 2 people Beetroot salad Ingredients: 1 Large can of beetroot 2 stalks of celery 2 sprigs of spring onion 1/2 a white onion, or a handful of cocktail pickled onions 2 Tomatoes A handful of Kalamata olives A handful of Corriander (cilantro) and or Basil leaves Method: Chop all ingredients into bite-sized pieces and stir together, Serve with homemade vinaigrette and yogurt dressing. Get the Vinaigrette Reicpe Here Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Curry Thai Pumpkin Soup
This is a great little warmer for your two-week or one-month Detox program. It has the benefit of coconut milk which is good fat, especially if you can get good quality organic coconut cream. The combination of coconut and chili (in the red curry paste) is truly rewarding. Serves 4 people Ingredients: ½ Crown pumpkin 2 stalks of celery 1 x 440gm can of coconut cream 200ml water 2 dstsp butter 2 dstsp authentic Thai red curry paste 1 dstsp crushed garlic or 6 cloves 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp ginger 1 tsp thyme Method: Chop pumpkin into 1-inch cubes and boil until soft. Drain mash and set aside. Melt butter stirring in dried herbs and spices and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in garlic, curry paste, and coconut milk. (If you like to warmer you can increase the Thai curry paste) Finally, add the pumpkin and allow it to simmer, stirring gently. Blend the soup in a blender until smooth and creamy. Serve with fresh cilantro and a swirl of cream. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n’ SLIM program Powerful Pumpkin: Pumpkin is one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that gives orange the color to vegetables. The body converts it into vitamin A in the body. Foods high in beta-carotene may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and can delay aging and body deterioration. Blood pressure: Eating pumpkin is good for the heart! The fiber, potassium, and vitamin C content in pumpkin all support heart health. Consuming adequate potassium is almost as important as decreasing sodium intake for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Other foods that are high in potassium include bananas, oranges, pineapple, spinach, and tomatoes.
Spicy Dahl Soup
This recipe is perfect for your one or two-month detox. In wintertime a detox is a great way to stave off those coughs and colds. It helps keep your metabolism up and your immune system on high alert. Serves 4 people Ingredients: 2 cups mung dahl (split mung beans, or lentils) 1 x large leek sliced into 1cm rings 2 x large carrots sliced thin 2-3 bunches fresh spinach 3 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp whole fennel seeds 1 tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp powdered turmeric 6 cups water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dark soy sauce. Method: Wash and rinse the dahl. Soak in hot water for 1/2 an hour then drain and cover with 6 cups of water. Bring to the boil and add the chopped carrot and leek. Reduce heat to simmer and cook covered for about an hour until the dahl is soft. Heat the oil/butter on low in a small frying pan mixing in and sautéing the dry spices. Spoon a cup of liquid from the dahl and stir into the spice mixture. Transfer all to the dahl soup and add the chopped spinach. Cook for 5-10 minutes more until the spinach is cooked. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program