Raw shredded beetroot is a vibrant, nutrient-rich addition to any salad and one of the most powerful foods you can include in your diet for detoxification and overall health. Known for its incredible ability to support liver function, cleanse the blood, and boost vitality, beetroot is a true superfood—especially when eaten raw. Ingredients: 1 large, fresh raw beetroot 2 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar A squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice Instructions: Prepare the Beetroot:Take one whole raw beetroot and give it a good rinse under cold water. Peel the outer layer carefully using a vegetable peeler to remove any dirt or bitterness. Using a heavy-duty shredding blade or box grater, shred the beetroot into fine, vibrant strands. A food processor with a shredding attachment can also make this step quicker. Dress and Toss:Place the shredded beetroot in a large bowl. Drizzle with equal parts cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar—about 2 tablespoons of each should be enough to lightly coat the beetroot. Add a generous squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice for an added burst of tangy freshness and extra vitamin C. Allow to Marinate:Toss the beetroot thoroughly to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the dressing. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature. This gives the beetroot time to marinate, softening slightly while releasing its natural juices, which mingle beautifully with the dressing. Serve and Enjoy:Enjoy this dish on its own as a refreshing detox salad, or add it as a colorful garnish to green salads, grain bowls, or alongside roasted vegetables and proteins. https://youtu.be/cb5uYVB6wn0 The Many Health Benefits of Beetroot Beetroot is rich in betalains, the pigments responsible for its stunning red color. These compounds have powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification properties, particularly supporting phase two liver detox pathways. By assisting your liver in flushing out toxins, beetroot can help restore balance and boost energy levels. Additionally, it is a fantastic source of nitrates, which improve blood flow, oxygenation, and endurance—making it a great food for anyone feeling sluggish or run down. Beetroot’s natural nitrates convert to nitric oxide in the body, helping to relax and expand blood vessels, improving circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues. This makes it especially beneficial for those with high blood pressure or anyone seeking better stamina and mental clarity during a detox program. The combination of olive oil’s healthy fats and beetroot’s nutrient profile ensures you’re nourishing your body deeply with every bite. With its sweet-earthy flavor, vibrant color, and undeniable health benefits, raw shredded beetroot is a simple yet powerful way to elevate your meals and support your body’s natural detox processes. Learn More About Beetroot Here
Turmeric & Black Pepper Latte
Homemade Turmeric Latte Recipe To see research on this Turmeric and Black pepper combination for brain health below. Click here Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened) 1 tsp ground turmeric 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon A pinch of black pepper (to enhance turmeric absorption) Optional: 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract for extra flavor Optional: A pinch of ground ginger for a spicy kick Instructions: Heat the Coconut Milk: In a small saucepan, gently heat the coconut milk over medium heat. Be careful not to boil it; just get it warm enough to drink comfortably. Add Spices: Once the milk is warm, add the turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper. If you’re using vanilla extract or ground ginger, add them now as well. Whisk: Whisk the mixture vigorously to ensure that all the spices are well incorporated into the milk. You want to get a nice, even distribution of the spices without any clumps. Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Keep the heat low to avoid boiling. Taste and Adjust: Give your turmeric latte a taste. If you want a stronger turmeric or cinnamon flavor, feel free to add a little more, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Serve: Pour your homemade turmeric latte into your favorite mug. For an extra touch, you can sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top for garnish. Enjoy: Sip and enjoy the warm, soothing, and spicy flavors of your homemade turmeric latte! Note: Coconut Milk: Using full-fat coconut milk gives a creamier texture, but you can use light coconut milk if you prefer a lighter version. Sweetness: This recipe is designed without sugar to keep it healthy. However, if you need a hint of sweetness, consider adding a natural sweetener like stevia or a small amount of honey (if not strictly avoiding sugars). Frothing: If you have a milk frother, you can froth the latte for a café-style experience. This turmeric latte is not only delicious but also packed with the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric and the antioxidant properties of cinnamon. Enjoy this cozy and healthy drink! Turmeric and Blackpepper Research There has been significant research into the combination of turmeric (or curcumin) with black pepper, particularly regarding its effects on brain health, bioavailability, and potential applications in cancer treatment. Curcumin’s Neuroprotective Effects: Research highlights curcumin’s neuroprotective properties against various neurological disorders and associated symptoms. Curcumin is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-amyloid properties, which are concentrated in turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa). A study published in the journal ‘Antioxidants’ investigated how a highly bioavailable curcuminoid formulation, CURCUGREEN (BCM-95), could potentially help reduce damage from Alzheimer’s disease on organs other than the brain, including the spleen, liver, lungs, kidneys, and brain stem. The study was conducted on transgenic mice and showed promising results in preventing abnormalities in peripheral organs of sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease. PubMed: New Promising Therapeutic Avenues of Curcumin in Brain Diseases. Bioavailability Enhanced by Piperine: A key component in black pepper called piperine has been shown to significantly increase the bioavailability of curcumin by up to 2000%. This enhancement is crucial because curcumin on its own has low bioavailability, meaning it is not easily absorbed by the body. The digestive process tends to break down these beneficial compounds and eliminate them quickly. Therefore, combining curcumin with black pepper in cooking or as a dietary supplement can improve the body’s ability to absorb and utilize turmeric’s beneficial compounds (source: Johns Hopkins Medicine). Turmeric Benefits. Curcumin and Cancer Research: There is substantial interest in the use of curcumin for cancer prevention and treatment, including for various types such as leukemia, breast, colon, prostate, and pancreatic cancer. Studies have shown that curcumin can increase tumor cell death while inhibiting tumor cell growth. For instance, a study involving human pancreatic cells injected into mice demonstrated that mice given curcumin experienced a significant decrease in tumor growth compared to untreated mice (source: Columbia Surgery). Turmeric, Curcumin, and Cancer: What’s the Research?. These studies and findings provide a basis for understanding the potential health benefits of combining turmeric (curcumin) with black pepper, especially concerning brain health and cancer treatment. However, it’s important to approach the use of curcumin as a supplement with caution and consult healthcare professionals, especially when dealing with specific health conditions or taking other medications. Read more about Turmeric Here
Indian Capsicum Salad
Here is a really quick all-in-one lunch or dinner during any of our programs. Very healthy and great for your immune system with raw garlic and onion. The amazing thing with this recipe is the raw green capsicum. It’s just so easy to eat with this combination. Add avocado if you want to increase the fat content. Preparation time 15 minutes Serves 2 https://youtu.be/Bcxo4hX3pzc What you will need: 1 cucumber 1 small broccoli 3 to 4 firm tomatoes 1 green pepper 1 onion For the Dressing: Juice of 1 lemon or lime 3 tablespoons of olive oil Small knob of fresh ginger Salt 2 cloves of garlic  Method: Chop the Broccoli in bite-sized florets and place into a saucepan. Cover with water and place over low heat to simmer. Peel cucumber slice lengthwise into four, then into bite-sized chunks. Salt lightly, and drain in a colander. Combine in a small bowl the lemon or lime juice and olive oil, to which you add crushed garlic and a little crushed ginger (you won’t get much from the ginger). Drain Broccoli and add to the colander Deseed and diced green pepper Cut tomatoes into segments Peel and roughly chop onion. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Dress the salad with the dressing.
Mexican Okra with Cajun Corn
Looking for a quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavor? Look no further than this recipe! With only four major ingredients and a preparation time of under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something tasty but don’t have a lot of time. Preparation time 20 minutes Serves 2 https://youtu.be/7P0mIeUB0Gg Here’s what you’ll need: 350g of fresh diced okra 2 cobs of fresh corn (or canned) 800g of whole tomatoes 1/4 of a white onion, diced 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning 3 fresh green chilies 2 tbsp of coconut oil   Method:To get started, heat the coconut oil in a frying pan. Add the diced onion and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the onion is softened (about 3 minutes). Next, add the corn and okra, mixing well and simmering. Add the pepper sauce, then finish by adding the whole tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon as you stir. Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes. The result is a dish that’s bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy your taste buds. Give it a try tonight!
PawPaw with Green Salad
The salad will blow your mind. The first time I tried this I couldn’t believe that pawpaw, orange, avocado, and onions could taste so good together. So quick and easy, very satisfying. You can even try having it for dinner during your detox program. Preparation time 6 to 8 minutes SERVES 4 Ingredients: 2 x ripe avocados 1 x ripe papaya 1 x large orange 1 x small red onion 50g of small rocket leaves For the dressing 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice Salt and ground black pepper Method: Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Carefully peel off the skin then slice each avocado half thickly. Peel the papaya. Cut it in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut each half into 8 slices. Peel the orange. Using a small sharp knife, cut out the segment, cutting either side of the divided membranes. Place the onion thinly and separate into rings. Make the dressing. Combine the oil, lemon or lime juice and seasoning in a bowl and mix well. Assemble the salad on four individual serving plates. Alternate slices of papaya and avocado. Add the orange segments and a mound of rocket topped with the onion rings. Spoon over the dressing and serve.
Persian Salad
Some of the simplest dishes are the most successful. This salad is made in minutes and has a crisp, fresh flavour. The first time I made this I was incredibly surprised with just our tangy and delicious it was, considering there’s so few ingredients. It will blow you away. Preparation time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 x tomatoes Half a cucumber One onion One lettuce heart For the dressing: 2 tablespoons of olive oil Juice of 1 lemon One garlic clove crushed Salt and ground black pepper Method: Cut the tomatoes and cucumber into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and tear the lettuce into bite size pieces. Place the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and lettuce in a large salad bowl and mix lightly together. To make the dressing pour the olive oil into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and garlic and whisk together well. Stir in salt to taste. Pour over the salad and toss lightly to mix. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve at once. https://youtu.be/NXXGGTWMX28
ChocBerry Parfait with Chia Seeds
https://www.youtube.com/embed/nt9iPaGj8NY Serves 4Preparation time 7 minutesSet for 2-3 hours I don’t recommend too many deserts, but this one is a great vegan alternative to the classic parfait. Layered with chocolate and berry flavours, with Chopped dates and frozen berries it makes a delicious treat that you can have during your detox program. It is important however to get pure Canadian maple tree syrup and natural vanilla extract, and not the cheap flavoured knockoffs. You probably have enough for a couple of nights from this recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups of coconut cream 1 cup frozen raspberries 4 tbsp natural maple syrup 1 tbsp natural vanilla extract 6 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp raw cacao powder Method:To make raspberry layer, place 1 cup of coconut cream, frozen raspberries, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract in a blender. Blitz until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds and pour into a sealed container. Place in fridge to set for 3 hours. To make the chocolate layer, in a bowl place remaining coconut cream, cacao powder, remaining maple syrup and remaining vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in remaining chia seeds and combine. Pour into the base of serving jars or glasses. Place in the fridge to set for three hours. Once both of the chia mousses are set, spoon the raspberry flavour on top of the chocolate layer and serve.
Zucchini Boats with Chia Seeds
https://www.youtube.com/embed/M2Cpheb_r58 Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 45-60 minutesServes 2 The zucchini boats are made with 100% whole foods, with no flour eggs or other binding agents. I have used chia seeds instead. This makes it suitable for eating during your BodiClenz program, or Ultimate Herbal Detox. The great thing with Chia seeds is that they release this gel which is actually composed of soluble fibre and helps the whole process of cleansing plus they are super high in protein and other nutrients. You will be amazed how the vegetables with pureed have this meeting flavour and texture, can you can add a sprinkle of cheese if you’re on the Herbal Slim or Boditune programs. Ingredients: 1 x large or 2 medium Zucchinis 6 x large button Mushrooms 1 x large red capsicum 2 x Tomatoes 1 x White onion 6 x Cloves of Garlic 1 x large red chilli (or 1tsp Cayenne pepper) 4 x Tablespoons Chia seeds 1 x Dessertspoon Italian herbs 1 x Dessertspoon Cajun spice Cheese topping optional Method: Set your oven to 200°C and Fan bake. Slice of the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the centres with a desert spoon and put to one side. Peel the onions and garlic and take the seeds out of the capsicum. Then place a quick chopping blade in your food processor, and chop all the filling ingredients, (or dice them manually). Take half of these ingredients and put to one side, and put the rest back in the blender along with the Chia seeds Italian herbs and Cajun spice. Change the blade to a grater, and run the zucchini centres through the grater so you get a pulp. Then go ahead and purée everything in the blender with the chopping blade until you get a thick paste. Take the paste and combine it with the remainder of the ingredients in a large bowl until mixed together. Place the zucchini boats in a roasting dish with some coconut oil and fill with all of your fillings. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until firm and lightly browned, you can add some grated cheese in the last 10 minutes if you’re on a herbal slim or boditune program.
Okra & Mushroom Curry with Mango Chutney
This is a really delicious and simple curry to prepare. It’s perfect for any of our programs, and it’s extremely low in calories and starch, so very good for the Slim program. The mango chutney is a particularly delicious addition it is nice to eat alongside this reasonably warm curry. If you can’t find Okra, you can make this recipe with zucchini. I suggest trying your local Indian supermarket for the Okra. Multiple studies have shown that consuming Okra can help regulate blood sugar and fat metabolism in humans. Sugar Reference, Fat Reference Preparation time 10-15 minutesCooking time 15-20 minutes Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 4 cups of mushrooms (quartered if large) 4 x garlic cloves roughly chopped 2.5cm piece of fresh root ginger peeled and roughly chopped 1 to 2 red chillies seeded and chopped 3/4 of a cup of cold water 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 green cardamon pods, ground a pinch of ground turmeric 400g can of chopped tomatoes 225g okra trimmed and sliced (or Zucchini) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1 tablespoon mango powder For the mango relish: 1 large ripe mango about 500 gramme 1 small garlic clove crushed 1 onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root 1 fresh red chilli seeded and finely chopped A pinch of salt Method: For the mango relish, peel the mango and chop the flesh. In bowl, mash the mango flesh with a fork and mix in the rest of the relish ingredients. Set aside. Put the garlic, ginger, chilies and three tablespoons of water into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan. Add the whole coriander and cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds. Add the ground cumin ground cardamon and turmeric and cook for one minute more, until aromatic Add the garlic paste from the blender or food processor, the tomatoes, remaining water, mushrooms and okra. Stir to mix well and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Remove the cover, turn up the heat slightly and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until the okra is tender. Stir in the fresh coriander and serve with the mango relish. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SNtskXWkpcY
Tangy Lemon Whip
Serves 2Preparation time 5 mintues This is one of my favourite summer recipes when I’ve been getting hot working in the garden. Great for lunch during the Detox or Slim programs. You can use plain yoghurt or coconut yoghurt, and you can add the bananas if you’re not on a rapid, or deep 14-day cleanse, otherwise you can substitute the banana for an apple. Ingredients: Two whole lemons with skin on Two Banana and a Thick Ring of Pineapple 200ml Plain Yoghurt 200ml Coconut milk, or soy milk Add stevia to sweeten if you wish 1 scoop of BodiTune or BodiClenz Blend Until smooth and creamy