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DETOX: DAY SEVEN (B)

breakfast

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Green Chia Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 green apple
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango
  • 2 kale leaves stemmed
  • 1 large handful baby spinach
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.

lunch

Eat leftover Butternut Squash Soup. Reheat in a small pot on the stove.

snack

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Berry Chocolate Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries strawberries
  • 1 date
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp cacao powder
  • 1 cardamom pod
  • 3 leaves kale

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients in a high speed blend. Blend on high until smooth.

dinner

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Carrot Ginger Soup

Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 carrots
  • 1/2 inch gingerroot
  • 2 cups vegetable or bone broth
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Using the side of a spoon, peel ginger. Cut into thin slices.

  2. Scrub carrots well. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

  3. In a medium pot, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add ginger and continue cooking for another couple minutes.

  4. Add broth and carrots. Increase heat to bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend soup until smooth.

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What’s with all the hype about CHIA SEEDS?

These gelatinous-like seeds are related to sage and a member of the mint family. After the flaxseed, it is considered the highest source of omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty what?! Omega-3 fatty acids are a polyunsaturated fat that is just really good for your health. Omega-3 fatty acids are considered anti- inflammatory and are associated with lower risk of death. Yes, death! It also lowers bad cholesterol (HDL) and raises good cholesterol (LDL). Sprinkle it on porridges, add it to your smoothies, use it as a binder in replacement of eggs!

Fall just screams butternut squash soup. This is the only way my kids will eat butternut squash willingly – in pureed soup form. I don’t quite understand their aversion to winter squash. I almost want to wrap myself up in winter squash as soon as the days turn chilly. Not surprisingly, they are a warming food with a ton of health supportive nutrition to get through the cold weather seasons. With its high carotenoid, vitamin A and vitamin C content, butternut squash helps boost the immune system. The potassium and manganese found in butternut squash also helps support bone health. A study conducted in Taiwan showed that butternut squash was effective in decreasing fatigue and improving physical performance. Get a boost of energy and eat this warming immune boosting soup!

CACAO tastes like chocolate…and is considered a superfood!

While cacao and chocolate are both derived from cacao beans, cacao is minimally processed, raw (not roasted like chocolate) and kept in its pure form without additives. As a result, cacao maintains its many health and nutritional benefits, most notably its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Cacao is considered one of the best sources of polyphenols and has more antioxidant activity than tea, wine, blueberries and goji berries. As such, it’s a great choice to combat oxidative stress – neutralizing harmful free radicals, which cause tissue damage and can lead to disease. Cacao is also rich in magnesium, which plays many crucial roles in the body such as supporting muscle and nerve function and energy production. Minimally processed, it also has a lot of fiber with only 1 ounce containing 9 grams of fiber. Fiber is important in maintaining a healthy gut, moving bowels and eliminating excess cholesterol, hormones and toxins from the body. You can get all these benefits and have your “chocolate” shake too!

CARROTS have been one of the most widely cultivated crops and for good reason.

Dating back to the 10th century, carrots have appeared in daily fare across many cuisines. Of the common vegetables, carrots are the best source of the antioxidant vitamin A precursor, beta-carotene. The beta-carotene, along with lutein and zeaxanthin, within carrots support eye health by helping to maintain eye sight and night vision. These nutrients also help prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Potent in carotenoids (including lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene), carrots are considered anti-carcinogenic and have been shown to help prevent DNA mutation, cell damage and inflammation. Contrary to popular belief, carrots help stabilize blood sugar levels. This is due to its high fiber content, which slows the release of sugar into the blood stream. Look for organic carrots with their greens as they are the most nutritious! Scrub them well and don’t peel them. The skins have a concentrated amount of vitamin C and niacin (vitamin B3). Plus, it saves time in the kitchen!