January is a popular month for detox after the excesses of the holiday season. But of course you can choose to detox at any time of the year.
Whether you embark on a multi-weeks or 2-day detox, you can feel the benefits of a plant-based diet. It can help reconnect your body by boosting your immune system, eliminating toxins and giving your digestive system a break. Detox can also be helpful in shifting a few pounds.
You can feel the benefits of detox (such as increased energy) even after a short period. Personally the added bonus of detox is that it always has a positive effect on my mood!
How to start a gentle detox?
- Choose simple and healthy food with a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Exercise.
- Drink plenty of water to help eliminate toxins.
- Have plenty of Vitamin C.
- Relax and take some time to pause.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Stay clear of processed food, gluten, dairy, coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, refined sugars, saturated fats, meat and fish.
Some of my favourite and most effective detox recipes include: garlic, ginger, kale, broccoli, beetroot, brown rice, watercress, cabbage, lemons, oranges, green tea, spinach, carrots, artichokes, spirulina, alfafa, miso and avocado .
Below I have rounded up some of my favourite detox (mostly vegan) recipes from around the web.
10 Best Detox Recipes
The Best Shredded Kale Salad by Oh She Glows
Vegan Ranch Dressing by Girl Makes Food
Gluten-Free, Paleo Homemade Cranberry Granola by The Healthy Apple
Raw Nori Wraps by This Rawsome Vegan Life
Watercress Hummus by The Flexitarian
5-Ingredient Detox Smoothie by Minimalist Baker
Sweet Sesame-Lime Cabbage Salad by Detoxinista
Carrot, Cumin and Ginger Detox Soup by Not Quite Nigella
Miso Soba Soup by Love and Lemons
Spring Detox Soup by The Flexitarian
Do you have a favourite detox recipe? Share it with us below!
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