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
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
Green Rocket Salad
Rocket is such an amazing herb I grew this Rocket in my herb garden and I can’t believe how much rocket I have to eat within the first month. Not only is it delicious but super healthy. I don’t have access to rocket then Iceberg lettuce, or Mesclun mix will do the trick. From one little pack of seeds, I have enough rocket to make a salad almost every night. That’s why they call it rocket. This is a perfect salad for your 7 day or 14-day Herbal DETOX (less the Feta) or use it on your Herbal SLIM with the Feta and alongside a piece of pan-fried fish. Serves 4 people Ingredients: Large handful of rocket leaves chopped chunky style (Alternatives, Iceberg lettuce, or Mesclun mix) 2 x medium-sized shredded carrots 6-10 button mushrooms (halved and pan-fried in olive oil) 1 x telegraph cucumber sliced 1 x large avocado diced 1/2 Red onion sliced Cherry tomatoes and olives (optional) 1/2 x small block of Feta cheese diced (Gentle Cleanse only) Combine all of these ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with homemade Aioli Perfect for: Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program Super Food – Herb Rocket (Eruca sativa) 1. Herb Rocket is a detoxifying, cancer-fighting superfood, is a member of the brassica family – this group is known for vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and kale. This family is rich in compounds known as glucosinolates, which have shown anti-cancer effects. 2. Herb Rocket has high levels of chlorophyll This can help to prevent DNA and liver damage from carcinogenic substances. It is best to eat it raw to gain these benefits. 3. Herb Rocket promotes bone health because it has 8 times the calcium of lettuce. Also rich in vitamin K, which is important for the absorption of calcium into the bones. 4. Eating Herb Rocket will help to reduce chronic inflammation by way of indole-3-carbinol and isothiocyanates. Both of these compounds have been shown to reduce the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body.
Kumara, Capsicum Leafy Salad
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
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.