There comes a time when your body needs to be cleansed of toxins to improve your health and give your weight loss goals a jumpstart. When you detox the body, waste is disposed of. Waste in the form of uric acid, creatine, dead skin cells, and even pollution are all rid from the body through the detoxification process. So, how does one detox their body and what can one eat while participating in the detoxification process? This article will uncover everything you need to know about cleansing your body with the help of the best detox recipes so that you are successful with this process.
What you should know before you start the detox process
The detox process typically lasts for 7 days and will include fasting followed by a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fruit juice, and water. Some like to add herbal tea, supplements, and colon cleansing into their detoxification process as well.
What should I eat when I detox?
The best foods that your body needs during the detox process are fresh produce, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. The reason for this is that vegetables and fruits offer enzymes that improve the digestive process.
Detox Meal Plan
The following recipe recommendations are examples of how the Dishquo meal planning app can help you prepare for the detoxification process. These recipes, among thousands of others, are available through the Dishquo insulin-friendly meal plan app that makes accomplishing your lifestyle goals easier than ever before.
These recipes include everything you need for an entire day of detox!
Meal: Breakfast
Red Beet and Strawberry Smoothie
This smoothie is delicious and ideal for the morning as it is bold, refreshing, and vibrant. While you may want to reach for a cup of coffee, substituting with this smoothie during the detoxification process is a great idea as the flavors will wake you up and help you get the day started!
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 cup red beets, boiled for 5 minutes
1/4 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 avocado, pitted and sliced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp maple syrup
Directions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a serving glass.
- Serve immediately.
Meal: Lunch Idea #1
Creamy Green Spinach Soup
A light, refreshing soup is perfect for lunch during the detox process. While you may find yourself feeling hungry, this soup will provide you with the nutrients your body needs to feel energized to keep going throughout the day. The flavors in this soup awake the senses and will have you wanting more.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup sweet onions, sliced
2 garlic, cloves, minced
1/4 tsp caraway seeds
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 cups spinach
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp water
Directions
- Add oil to a heated saucepan and saute onions for a minute.
- Add in minced garlic, caraway seeds, coriander, and turmeric powder; continue sauteing for another minute on medium-low heat.
- Pour the vegetable broth and bring to a quick boil and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Slowly pour the simmering broth into a blender and add the spinach.
- Blend until smooth and pour into a serving bowl. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the soup with a mixture of tahini and water.
- Serve immediately.
Meal: Lunch Idea #2
Apple and Brussel Sprouts Salad
Another lunch favorite, this salad is a great option if you are feeling in the mood for something on the crunchier side. Detox can be hard because many meals are in the form of a smoothie or a soup; enjoying a salad is a nice change of pace.
Ingredients:
6 oz brussels sprouts, quartered
1/2 apple, cored & diced
1/4 cup apricots, chopped
1 oz dried cranberries
1 cup spinach
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Directions
- Combine lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and olive oil, in a mason jar. Shake well until fully emulsified.
- Toss the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Meal: Dinner
Easy Spinach and Hummus Bowl
A great way to end the day is by enjoying some vegetables and chickpeas together. Detox is all about vegetables and while you may worry that over time it will become mundane, Dishquo has so many great tasting recipes that you will not get bored.
Ingredients:
2 cups spinach, torn
1 English cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
4 oz canned chickpeas,
2 tbsp hummus
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Toss together spinach, cucumber, red onions, chickpeas, and hummus in a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve immediately.
Meal: Dessert or Snack
Carrot Ginger Detox Nice Cream
Ingredients:
1 unripe banana, frozen & sliced
2 oz carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 lemon, juiced
Directions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a serving glass.
- Serve immediately.
Now that you have an idea of the type of recipes that you will need to make to help cleanse your body of toxins, you can begin to prepare for a successful detoxification process.
If you need more ideas and information, Dishquo is a great source of information that will help you plan meals, keep track of ingredients, and keep track of ingredients that you need to purchase when you go to the grocery store. Dishquo also gives you the ability to order groceries from the app to be delivered to your home in the event that you are too busy to get to the store. The best news is that you can try the DishQuo meal planning app for two weeks for free! Start your free trial today.