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
Thai Style Broccoli & Mushroom Soup
A spicy little number and a classic Thai-style soup, similar to Tom Yum. Serves 2 people Ingredients: 1 large carrot 1 small head of broccoli, (or a handful of long green beans) A dozen cherry tomatoes A generous handful of white or brown mushrooms 1 x green capsicum 1 x red capsicum 3 cloves garlic 2 x 440g can coconut milk 1 tsp honey Juice of 1 x limeSpices Below (or use authentic Thai green curry paste) 3 x kaffir lime leaves A stalk of lemongrass 1-2 small red chilies or ½ tsp chili flakes 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves 2 tbsp fish sauce Method: Chop carrot, broccoli, mushrooms, and capsicum into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop or mince lemongrass, kaffir, chili, garlic, and coriander. Heat wok or pan and add oil. Add garlic, chili and stir for 2 minutes. Add carrot, broccoli, and ½ cup of water. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Lastly, add lemongrass, kaffir, coconut milk, and the remainder of the ingredients stirring continuously. Allow to simmer and sit for 5 minutes before serving. Lovely Limes: Limes contain unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Limes have interesting flavonoids called flavonol glycosides and include many kaempferol-related molecules. These are interesting for their antibiotic effects and ability to stop cell division in many cancer cells. (Kawaii S, Tomono Y, Katase E, et al. Antiproliferative effects of the readily extractable fractions prepared from various citrus juices on several cancer cell lines. J Agric Food Chem 1999 Jul;47(7):2509-12. 1999. PMID:13190) Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Program
Lettuce & Parsley Smoothie
This combination is great for alkalizing the body and for reducing indigestion and bloating. Rich in enzymes it will surprise you! Ingredients: Half of an Iceberg Lettuce 3 to 4 heads of Parsley 1 ring of Pineapple 1 x large Apple 1 x cup of soaked Cranberries (optional) 2 dtsp of Coconut oil 1 x BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Protein powder 1 x Kiwifruit Method: Chop lettuce into chunks and add to the Ladyship Blender. Chop up parsley, take the skin off the ring of pineapple and chop up then add both to the blender. Slice up the apple leaving the skin on and add to the blender with the DETOX n SLIM protein powder. Add the soaked cranberries. Add coconut oil for some fat. Slice the ends of the kiwifruit, chop up and add to blender. Reducing acid in the body: Arthritis is a major disease in the western world and what’s it caused by? Toxic levels of acids in the body. An acidic system causing the body to leach calcium into the circulation, there causing Osteoporosis, Gout, and Arthritis. Acid is another toxin that a good Herbal DETOX can reduce. This recipe is perfect for helping to reduce acid. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Beetroot, Celery & Chive Salad
How simple can a great salad be? Serves 2 people Ingredients: 2-3 whole beetroot ½ a head of celery a handful of fresh chives Method: Peel and steam beetroot until a little soft but still firm. Allow to cool, then chop into bite-sized wedges. Chop celery into small pieces and stir into beetroot along with finely chopped chives. Dress with fresh lemon juice or red vinaigrette. Did you know? Beetroot – A little red beauty! Beetroot is packed with Glutamine, an amino acid, essential for the intestinal tract to be healthy and well maintained. Its fiber has been shown to increase the level of antioxidant enzymes in our bodies, (particularly glutathione peroxidase). It has also been shown to increase the number of white blood cells, which are responsible for detecting and get rid of abnormal cells. Some studies have shown beetroot juice makes difference in blood pressure, lowering it is great for avoiding heart disease and strokes. Read more on the Health Benefits of Beetroot Here Celery – Healing powerhouse. Studies have shown that celery has an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and healing effect on the stomach. It can also help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol and acid load in the body. Read more on the Health Benefits of Celery Here Perfect for: Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Carrot & Mango Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 x large carrot Half a mango Half a lemon 2 x sticks of celery Cup of blueberries 2 x dstsp of coconut oil Large piece of ginger root 1 x fennel stork DETOX n SLIM Protein Powder 6 to 8 cubes of ice 200ml of water Method: Chop up celery into chunks and add to Ladyship Blender. Cut up one fennel stork and the half lemon then add to blender. Cut up the ginger, slice up mango, chop up carrot and throw in blender. Add 2 dessert spoons of coconut oil with ice cubes and water Blend until smooth and enjoy. If you would like to have more recipes sent to you by email then subscribe here FREE Detox your body: As part of a herbal detox program, this recipe can totally boost your metabolism and clear acids, reduce inflammation and pain plus give you real clarity. Over 75,000 people have completed this program see their detailed reviews here Did you know? Fennel contains its own original combination of phytonutrients. They include the flavonoids rutin, quercitin, and various kaempferol glycosides – these all create strong antioxidant activity.Possibly the most interesting phytonutrient found in fennel, is anethole. In animal studies, it has been shown to reduce inflammation and to help prevent the occurrence of cancer. It’s most common use in herbal medicine is for the relief of digestive disturbances such as flatulent, bloating and colic. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Kale & Lime Smoothie
A Kale superfood smoothie with a zingy lime taste. Simple to make and great at reducing acids in the body. Perfect for the Brett Elliott Ultimate Herbal Detox. Ingredients: 2 to 3 Kale leaves (or a handful of spinach) 1 x lime (or lemon) 1 x ring of pineapple Half a banana Half a telegraph cucumber or celery stalk (optional) 300ml of Water 6 to 8 cubes of ice 2-3 slices of fresh ginger root 1 x BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Protein sachet Method:Chop the Kale into chunky pieces and add to the Blender. Slice the ends of the lime off (leave the rest of the skin on), cut into chunks then add to blender. Peel and slice the cucumber, peel and break the banana into pieces and put both in the blender. Slice the skin off the ring of pineapple add to the blender with the soaked almonds. Finally, add in your BodiTune Detox ‘n Slim sachet. Blend until smooth. Choose a beautiful glass to pour it into, sprinkle with and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/embed/HZf3w4-P6IY Did you know?Kale – It has one of the world’s highest ORAC ratings (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity or Antioxidant power) along with the likes of beetroot greens and rocket leaves. It is packed with antioxidants including vitamin C, beta-carotene, kaempferol, and quercetin. Detox your bodyAs part of a herbal detox program, this recipe can totally boost your metabolism and clear acids, reduce inflammation and pain plus give you real clarity. Over 100,000 people have completed this program see their detailed reviews here Perfect for these Ultimate Herbal Health programs: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM Program
Stewed Apple & Yogurt
This is one of the oldest breakfasts in the book but a goody! Ingredients: (per serving) 1 x apple 1 x cup of unsweetened coconut yogurt A sprinkle of cinnamon Method: Simply slice an apple with or without the skin and simmer in 1cm of water until soft. Mash until smooth or just how you like it. Place in a bowl and pour over a cup of plain unsweetened yogurt and sprinkle with cinnamon. The perfect detox breakfast. Did you know? Cinnamon has been trialed and studied with 100,000 people – It was found to be more effective than any other known drug at reducing cholesterol. It is loaded with antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, lowers blood sugar levels and helps fight bacterial and fungal infections. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Coconut, Apple & Date Whip
Ingredients: (per serving) 1 x large apple 6 x dates 2 x dstspn soaked shredded coconut 1 cup of unsweetened yogurt Cinnamon sprinkle Method: Soak coconut in just enough water to cover it for 20 minutes. Chop apple into quarters. Add to blender along with dates, coconut and ½ cup of water. Blend using the pulse function until apple is just minced and you get a nice thick lumpy paste. Mix in 1 cup of plain unsweetened yogurt and blend. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Did you know? There is an important saturated fatty acid in coconut called lauric acid. This increases good-HDL cholesterol levels in the blood. HDL is a high-density lipoprotein it is beneficial on the coronary arteries by preventing vessel blocks. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Thai Spicy Carrot & Apple Salad
A little hot number – and such a simple recipe. I often end up with a few too many carrots and apples in the fridge and this is a great way to use them up, not to mention it’s super healthy. With just the right amount of fresh chili, this is guaranteed to get your taste buds going. If you’re not against eating a little fish, you can include the traditional Thai fish sauce and it tastes amazing. That’s OK on your detox too. Serves 2 people Ingredients: 6 x cloves of garlic 2 tbs chili flakes 1 tbs honey 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs lime juice 4 x large carrots 1 x crisp red apple ½ cup of raisins ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves Fish Sauce (optional) Method: Shred the carrots, dice the apple and mix together in a bowl with the raisins, finely chopped garlic, cilantro and chilli flakes. Blend olive oil, honey, fish sauce and lime juice in a separate bowl until smooth and then pour over salad. All ready to eat. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Mung Bean Coleslaw
A delightful dinner or lunch option. Serves 4 people Ingredients: A handful of mung bean sprouts ¼ cabbage 1 x large carrot 1 x tomato 1 x red onion A handful of baby spinach Fresh parsley Lemon juice Olive oil White Wine Vinegar Pickled Cucumbers and olives as an extra if you like Method: Slice the cabbage into chunky bits and throw in the salad bowl. Shred the carrot and slice the red onion then throw them in too. Toss in the mung bean sprouts and spinach. Dice up the parsley and throw it into the mix. Toss the coleslaw in the bowel. Squeeze the lemon juice all over. Drizzle the white wine vinegar and olive oil over the top. Cover with sliced tomato. Add pickled cucumbers and olives if you wish and enjoy! Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program