There’s nothing like a super healthy green soup to make you feel well-nourished. The added warmth of Black Pepper and Ginger create a deeply restoring soup for digestive health while boosting immunity and improving blood circulation. Read more about the health benefits of Ginger and Black pepper. Ingredients: 4-6 x medium Zucchini 1 x Head of Broccoli 6-10 x Cloves of Garlic 1 x thumb size of fresh Ginger 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (or Olive oil) 1 x White Onion 1 tsp ground Black Pepper 1 dessertspoon Turmeric 1 tsp cumin seeds 400ml can of Coconut Cream Method:Finely chop ginger, garlic, and onions and set aside. Prepare the Zucchini by chopping it into bite-sized pieces and tossing it in turmeric to coat evenly. Prepare the Broccoli by chopping it into small bite-sized florets, cover with boiling water, and set aside. Heat Coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and garlic. Saute until the onions and garlic are soft but not browned. Add finely chopped Ginger, Cumin, and Black Pepper; stir to combine. Add the zucchini to the pot and stir until it starts to soften. Add the Coconut cream and 100ml of Broccoli water by rinsing the can. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Add the remaining Broccoli and allow to slowly cook for about 20 minutes. Remove about 500ml of the soup mix and puree in a blender to create a thick soup and combine with the remaining vegetables. Serve with a little fresh chopped parsley or pea shoots. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qm2Q90C4dUA
Black Pepper Mushroom & Eggplant Soup
Mushrooms and Eggplant make a greatly satisfying meal when detoxing. Adding black pepper to the mix is an incredible way to increase the detoxifying and healing benefits of this meal. Black pepper has many health properties of its own which you can see here SERVES 2 Ingredients: 8 x Brown Mushroom 1 x Small Eggplant 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns 1 x large white Onion 5 x Cloves of Garlic 1 x Fresh Red Chilli (or 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes) 1/2 Thumb Ginger Root Small bunch of Coriander leaves (Cilantro) 1 tsp Cumin seeds 400ml of Coconut Cream (or 200ml of standard cream) Method: Heat olive (or coconut) oil in a pan and add black peppercorns. Saute on medium flame till it starts to sizzle in oil. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, red chilli and ginger with a pinch of salt and saute this till it becomes a little golden. Quickly blend these sauteed ingredients along with coriander leaves with 1/2 cup of water to form a smooth paste. In the same pan add more oil with the cumin seeds and saute for 30 seconds. Add sliced mushrooms and eggplant and saute until its all cooked soft. Now add the blended paste along with coconut cream and bring it to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with a little fresh chopped spring onion. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program
Zucchini & Broccoli Red Curry
A simple but delicious meal that can be knocked up in under 20 minutes. It has the satisfying crunch of broccoli, the soft sweet potato comfort finished off with the warm red curry. See Video Below. SERVES 2 Ingredients: 1 x Large Kumara (sweet potato) 1 x Zucchini Small head of broccoli 1 x Onion 6 x cloves of Garlic 400g can of tomatoes 100g Tomato paste Mixed herbs Paprika 1 Tbsp Curry Paste (I use Thai red curry or Indian Kashmiri paste) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecVoTjDHFWM Method: Finely chop the onion, garlic and put them aside. Chop the sweet potato into wedges and roast in a pan in olive oil or coconut oil, until half cooked (still a little firm). In the last 3-5 minutes of cooking the sweet potato stir in the chopped broccoli and zucchini, onions, and garlic. Then pour in the can of tomatoes, tomato paste, mixed herbs. paprika and curry paste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve with a little cilantro. Highly recommended!Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program
Broccoli & Orange Smoothie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JxdrUELn2sThis is a healthy green smoothie with the added bonus of being low on the Glycemic Index and high in protein. Great for your herbal Detox or Slim program. Protein Content Chia seeds contain 16% protein so 1 tablespoon (10g) = 1.6g protein Broccoli contains 3% protein so I small head (250gm) = 7.5g protein 1 slice of pineapple = 1g protein BodiTune sachets contain 7.5g protein Total protein = 17.6g or 35% of daily needs. Ingredients 1 x small head of Broccoli 1 x large Orange with skin on 1 x ring on pineapple 1 Tablespoon of soaked Chia seeds 1 x BodiTune Sachets (or 1 x scoop of powder) 8 x Cubes of Ice Water to smooth drink Method Chop and place all ingredients in the blender with broccoli on the bottom. Blend until smooth adding water to give the texture you prefer. The Ultimate Herbal DETOX The Ultimate Herbal SLIM
Lemon and Chia Protein balls (with Turmeric)
When doing a detox it’s nice to have a little treat at the end of the day. Something that makes you feel like you’re still allowed something like a dessert snack or something sweet. Although this is a super healthy recipe containing protein, lemon flavonoids, turmeric antioxidants, and excellent fat with coconut oil, it does still give the reward of a sweet treat. You will enjoy these zesty treats. Ingredients 2 cups shredded coconut + extra 3 tbsp honey 4 tbsp coconut oil Zest and juice of 1 large lemon 1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds 30g scoop of protein powder 1 tsp Turmeric Method Chop the lemon into chunks and add to blender, followed by the coconut oil, turmeric and pre-soaked chia seeds (You can soak chia seeds in a little water for 30 minutes) then add the honey, protein powder, and coconut. Pulse the blender until the ingredients combine into a thick paste. Don’t blend until completely smooth or they won’t have any texture. Roll spoonfuls into balls into fine coconut. Place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program
Comfrey Rub – Making it at home
Comfrey root – A bone and joint miracle! You might be doing a Herbal Detox program because of arthritis, rheumatism, or just general aches and pains. Comfrey is one of those amazing plants with almost miraculous healing properties. It has compounds in it which promote increased bone cell growth and speeds the healing of ligaments, cartilage, and tendons. Here is part 1 of my Video. See part 2 below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fjQX977J1es Comfrey Root – Scientific Evidence In one study involving patients with acute contusions and strain traumas of the knee joint, efficacy was proven to be good or even very good and a significant therapeutic impact on the damaged joint became apparent. Forty patients suffering from knee joint injuries, sprains and bruises were treated with ointment containing comfrey extract, achieving a significant reduction of pain (pain at rest and on movement) and swelling. The mobility of the affected joint increased significantly. Treatment took place over a period of 8 days and had a good to very good effect on 85% of the patients. See Research Here Here are a couple of other interesting studies explaining how Comfrey works1. A Symphytum officinale Root Extract Exerts Anti-inflammatory Properties2. A Comprehensive Review on Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Phytopharmacology3. Efficacy of comfrey root extract in the treatment of ankle distortions The healing effects of comfrey extracts are attributed to several chemical compounds. Allantoin has been claimed as the active ingredient of comfrey, which is responsible for triggering cell division and wound healing, also promoting conjunctive tissue, bone, and cartilage growth. S. officinale root extract contains allantoin and phenolic acids (e.g., rosmarinic, p-hydroxybenzoic, caffeic, chlorogenic and p-coumaric acids), and displays remarkable antioxidant effects, besides exerting a positive impact in human skin fibroblasts, encouraging growth and healing. How To Make Comfrey Root Paste Today I am going to share with you my method for making a healing comfrey root rub. The process is quite involved so it’s best to watch the two videos below, but here is a brief outline. Ingredients: Fresh Comfrey root (you will need to find some growing) About 500 ml Olive oil (reduces down to 400ml after cooking comfrey) 50 gm Beeswax (to thicken) Liquid Herb Extracts 100ml (3.3 ounces) Yarrow 30% Gotu Kola 30% Arnica 20% Bilberry 10% Ginger 10% Method: Dig the root and clean thoroughly Chop the root into thin slices and place between paper in a drying cupboard for 2-3 weeks Soak the root in olive oil for up to 6 weeks (use a suitable jar) After 6 weeks, place the roots and oil over a double boiler and simmer for about an hour. Strain off the oil Allow to cool naturally while grating in a little beeswax to thicken Pour into jars before the oil and beeswax sets See more herbal remedy recipes here Find out more about Brett’s Herbal DETOX Program https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7Hez_PXPOY
Making Lavender Oil at Home
Lavender oil is fantastic during your herbal detox program for soothing aching muscles and to release the head and neck tension you sometimes get when detoxing. Massage into your body as you feel you need. Ingredients: About 100 Lavender flowers About 1 liter of olive oil (enough to cover flowers) Method: Cut the flowers on a dry day and place them into a paper bag. Place the bag in a warming cupboard for 2-3 days until flowers are dry and almost crispy. Place flowers into a suitable jar and cover with olive oil. Soak for 6 weeks keeping the flowers submerged beneath the oil. Keep the oil away from humidity and rotate the jar every few days. After six weeks, strain the oil out of the flowers with muslin and colander or sieve into a suitable bottle. Rub into aching or tense muscles as needed. Enjoy! See more herbal remedy recipes Find out more about Brett Elliott’s Ultimate Herbal DETOX program
Aloe Vera Juice – Making your own
Aloe Vera juice is fantastic during your herbal Detox program and it’s very well known for its powerful healing properties the world over. Today we’re making our own Aloe Vera juice at home, with the help of a little lemon, ginger, and cucumber. We have used Aloe Vera straight from the garden and lemons from our lemon tree. This super healing digestive tonic is ideal to help reduce any digestive disturbances, regulate the bowel and promote the general health of the body. Perfect for any time of year. Ingredients: 2 Large Aloe Vera leaves 1 Cucumber 1/2 Lemon 3-4 slices of Ginger root 6 cubes of Ice 200ml Water 1/4 tsp Stevia or 1 tsp honey Method: Peel and fillet the Aloe Vera leaves and add to blender. Peel and roughly chop the cucumber and add to blender. Juice the lemon, slice ginger and add all other ingredients to the blender. Blend until smooth and drink. https://www.youtube.com/embed/d6zIw6VLE8Ehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/Go6BvycsnUw See more herbal remedy recipesAloe Vera juice is Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program Forever 100% Aloe Juice – The Best I’ve seen lots of different Aloe juices over the years, and the Forever juice is the best I have found. It is 100% pure with no additives, and it’s thick and pulpy, not watered down like most other brands. This is the juice I recommend to clients in my clinic, and it gets great results with digestive health. See Forever Aloe Juice Here
Lentil & Sweet Potato Fish Cakes
A great recipe for filling the gap when following your Ultimate Herbal Slim or Ultimate Herbal BodiTune program. By providing both fish and lentils you receive a good serving of protein while keeping the carbs to a minimum. It’s also gluten-free which helps digestion. I like to double up on the recipe and make extra for the freezer. They are great to reheat when the time is short for cooking dinner. Ingredients: 1 cup of Lentils 1 200 g can of wild-caught salmon 1 medium sized sweet potato (purple or gold) 1 white onion 6 cloves of garlic 2 Tsp of Indian curry powder 1 Tsp Turmeric Small bunch of fresh Coriander (Cilantro) 5 eggs Method: Day Before – Cover Lentils with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes then turn off the heat and allow to soak overnight. This will make your Lentils soft and a lot less gassy when eaten. The next day, bring the lentils to the boil again for five minutes and allow them to cool. Peel and grate the sweet potato and add to a large bowl. Finely chop onion, Garlic, and Coriander and add to bowl. Sprinkle with turmeric and curry powder and stir together with a fork. This will coat the sweet potato, onions, and garlic with powdered spices. Break up the Salmon with a fork and stir in the bowl. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and add to the main bowl mixing in well. You now have your fish cake mix! A little trick I found to make great fish cakes is to use the Salmon can as a mold, just like a biscuit mold. This only works if you have a short fish can. Just press some of the fish cake mix into the can and upturn into the frying pan over your already hot oil. Cook for 10 minutes on each side to cook through and serve with vegetables of your choice. In this case, I have used steamed Broccoli and Leek along with a little Tomato, Cottage Cheese, and Avocado. I hope you enjoy this very satisfying meal! Perfect for: Herbal one-month DETOX program Herbal SLIM program Herbal BodiTune DETOX n’ SLIM program
Mediterranean Summer Salad
This Mediterranean Salad is refreshing and full of great clean foods. Mix it up with your choice of greens! Iceberg Lettuce, Baby Spinach or Mescaline Greens, they all work! It is great for lunch or dinner. Serves 2 people Ingredients: Either Iceberg Lettuce, Baby Spinach or Mescaline Greens (or a mix of all 3) 1 x Chopped Avocado 4 x Sliced Radishes Half a sliced Cucumber 2 x sliced Tomato Quarter of a red onion A dozen Sun-dried Tomatoes A dozen Olives A little Pesto Dressing: Equal parts (about 100ml) of Olive oil, Plain yogurt, Apple cider vinegar. Add a dessert spoon hot English mustard (or mustard powder) and 1 tsp paprika. Method: Place the greens in the bowl then cut everything else and throw it in! Toss with the dressing. Enjoy! Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program