At a time when we are increasingly seeking to adopt healthy and balanced lifestyles, it is essential to go back to basics to take care of this precious temple that is the body. To do this, you can, for example, detoxify your body by choosing natural foods that are full of health benefits. Want some detox recipe ideas? From drinks to desserts to savory dishes, get ready for a culinary journey!
Detox drinks (hot and cold)
Turmeric and ginger detox tea:
For this turmeric and ginger tea recipe, the ingredients needed are:
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 3 cm), peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- Juice of half a lemon
- Honey to sweeten (optional)
Infuse the ginger (which you have peeled and sliced before) in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Then add the turmeric and lemon juice to this mixture. Finally, if you want to sweeten it, opt for honey which is a natural sweetener.
Mint and cucumber infused water:
What could be more simple and refreshing than flavored detox water ? Here you will need:
- 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into slices
- A few fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon, cut into slices
Peel and cut the cucumber into slices. Add them along with the lemon slices and mint leaves to a carafe of water. Let everything infuse in the refrigerator for a few hours before consuming chilled.
Detox green smoothie
If you want a fresh and quick detox green smoothie to prepare, here is what you need:
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 half cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces
- 1 green apple, cut into pieces
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Here you just need to mix all the ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth. If necessary, you can add more coconut water or mineral water to adjust the consistency.
Savory dishes (for all diets)
Detox quinoa salad
For this delicious detox quinoa salad , you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 handful of fresh spinach leaves
- The juice of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
To make it, it's very simple! Mix all the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Drizzle everything with lemon juice and a little olive oil. Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Detox vegetable soup
For cooler periods, what's better than a good hot homemade vegetable soup ?
For this recipe, here is what you need:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 carrots, cut into slices
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 leek, cut into rounds
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 liter of vegetable broth
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, coriander)
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan, brown the onion and garlic. Then add all the cut vegetables and fry them for a few minutes. Then pour the can of crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, fresh herbs, salt and pepper into the saucepan. Let everything simmer until the vegetables are very tender.
Baked fish with herbs
Fish is known to be a food rich in protein, but it is also an important source of other nutrients beneficial to health (omega 3, vitamins D and B12, etc.). For this recipe for baked fish with herbs , you will need:
- Fish fillets (cod, salmon, etc.)
- The juice of a lemon
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, place the fish fillets on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, salt and pepper. All you have to do is cook in the oven until the fish is cooked through.
Brown rice with sautéed vegetables
If you don't have much time, this recipe for brown rice with sautéed vegetables is a good idea! To make it, you will need:
- Cooked brown rice
- Broccoli, carrots and peppers cut into pieces
- Chopped garlic
- Light soy sauce
- Sesame seeds (optional)
After washing, peeling and cutting your vegetables into pieces, cook them in a pan (or wok) with chopped garlic. At the same time, cook rice, which you will then add to the vegetables. Mix everything well and season with soy sauce. Finish by sprinkling your plate with sesame seeds if you like that.
Healthy and tasty desserts
Fresh fruit salad with mint
In summer, we are generally not very hungry, but we will never refuse a good fresh fruit salad with mint . For a sweet, fresh and light salad, we recommend:
- Strawberries, kiwis, mangoes cut into cubes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Orange juice
Mix all your previously washed and cut fruits in a large container. Drizzle them with orange juice and add fresh mint leaves to bring out the flavors even more!
Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds
Greek yogurt is now popular for breakfast, snack or even dessert. If you can eat it plain, you can also “pimp” it a little. You'll need :
- Natural Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries)
- Chia seeds
- Honey to sweeten (optional)
Place your Greek yogurt in a bowl. Add the berries and chia seeds, then mix everything together. Finally, add honey to sweeten if necessary.
Pineapple and coconut sorbet
Another sweet dish particularly appreciated in summer, when the weather is nice and hot: sorbet. And why not make one at home? For an exotic sorbet , the ingredients are:
- Frozen pineapple chunks
- Coconut milk
- Honey to sweeten (optional)
You can make this recipe with an ice cream maker, but you can also make it without it. In all cases, you must mix the frozen pineapple pieces with coconut milk until you obtain a creamy consistency. And add honey if you want a little more sweetness.
Conclusion
Finally, integrating detox recipes based on natural foods into your daily life is not very complicated. And it’s also a sustainable approach towards a healthier and more balanced life. From drinks to desserts, you can make it all yourself and with natural elements rich in nutrients, good for the body. So, think about your health and your body, and try one of these recipes!
