Over indulged a little this Christmas? feeling a little bloated with little energy? Then this may be the boost you need to get you on track for those New Year's resolutions you will be making soon.....
What is a DeTox
In laymans terms a detox is a process in which a person makes lifestyle changes to clear their body of toxins. Toxins in this case are referring to the alcohol and rich foods most of us over consume over the festive period and now is the time to cleanse the body of those additional toxins.
For this recipe I have chosen vegetables with only 1 fruit to add a little sweetness. Why Vegetables? the ones that I have chosen are particularly kind to your liver, helping to flush out those toxins lurking within. Each vegetable brings with it an abundance of antioxidents, vitamins and are rich in fibre and iron - all good for the digestive track.
Cucumber - these little green vegetables are great on many levels - besides keeping you hydrated, they are a great source to flush out toxins, lavish you with vitamins. Known for their anti-diabetic, lipid-lowering and antioxidant activity, cucumbers have a detoxifying, cleansing effect on the body.
Green Tea - It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. It has been shown through various studies that Green tea can help to boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning in the short term; also green tea can leads to increased weight loss. It is particularly effective at reducing the dangerous abdominal fat. Great for ridding yourself of those extra pounds gained over the festive period - that last mince pie effect!
Chia Seeds - Chia seeds will extend the feeling of fullness and will give you a steady release of energy over the course of the day, thus helping you consume fewer calories, all while promoting healthier digestion and balancing the bacteria in your gut. An added bonus of Chia seeds is their ability to reverse inflammation, lower blood pressure, reverse oxidative stress, and help your body absorb vitamins. All good news post-Christmas.
INGREDIENTS
Handful Arugula (Rocket)
Handful of Broccoli ( to much can over-power the taste)
2 carrots - chopped
1 sweet red apple
1 medium cucumber
1 cup of Green tea - loose leaves or teabag - let cool down before adding
Chia seeds
Honey for sweetness to your taste
1/2 - 1 cup of filtered water/coconut water/ soya milk if you want a creamier smoothie
* added ingredient optional - wheat grass/spirulina algae
TO MAKE
Place all ingredients into a blend and blend until smooth. Pour into long glass and enjoy:)
all photos are my own
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