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7 Pre-Post Cleanse Recipes
Aug
7 Recipes To Try Before or After Your Cleanse
Whether you are preparing your body for a juice cleanse, or have completed one and looking for some clean eating recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Cleaning up your diet prior to a juice cleanse or re-introducing foods can be an exciting way to pick up new cooking skills and help your body be the best it can be. The key is to consume the most natural foods as possible that contain no animal or highly processed products. This can sound intimidating at first, but your body will thank you when you nourish it with wholesome, good-for-you ingredients. Listed here are some of my top “detox” recipes that are 100% vegan, nutritious, and absolutely delicious. Try them for yourself and enjoy your journey to a better you!
1. Chickpea Buddha Bowl from Minimalist Baker
Buddha bowls are loaded with vegetables, fiber, and protein! One motto I like to go by is “eat the rainbow” and this recipe definitely abides by that. This sweet and spicy Buddha bowl is perfect for a night in with the family or a meal that provides leftovers all week long. 1/3 of recipe with sauce: 474 calories, 21g fat, 62g carbohydrates, 13.2g protein, 7.2g sugar, 563 mg sodium, 11.4g fiber.
2. Peanut Butter Acai Bowl
Acai berries are a detox super-food that provide skin, heart, digestion, and immune health- just to name a few. I like my acai berries frozen and blended into these yummy bowls. While studying nutrition in Hawai’i, we learned that acai berries contain a phytochemical that fights cancer! Needless to say I was excited when I discovered Nourish Juice Bar & Cafe in Kennett Square, PA that makes amazing acai bowls! This yummy breakfast or snack option is the Peanut Butter Bowl that contains acai berries, banana, dates, peanut butter, almond milk and topped with gluten free granola and more banana slices.
3. Glowing Skin Salad from Detoxidiy
I’m a huge fan of having a big salad for lunch to keep me full and focused for the rest of the day. This “Glowing Skin Salad” contains peaches which have a large amount of beta-carotene, a phytochemical that is beneficial to the skin. Avocado, leafy greens, and seeds provide an excellent source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which we need to keep our bodies energized and our minds focused. The real “topper” to this salad is the addition of seeds (chia, pumpkin, and sunflower) which contain selenium, a key mineral for healthy and happy skin.
4. Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Shake
inspired by Cafe 67
There is nothing I love more after a long run than a refreshing smoothie! This recipe is adapted from a similar smoothie found at Newark Natural’s Cafe 67. Fun Fact-the green color of processed mint ice cream is food dye. However, this smoothie is full of healthy greens and avocado that provide an all natural color and nutrient boost. Add one handful of spinach, one large bunch of mint, one frozen banana, 1/2 avocado, 1 medjool date, one large scoop of plant-based chocolate protein powder (such as Vega), and cacao nibs to your nutribullet, ninja, or blender and puree! Top with more cacao nibs if you so choose!
5. Curried Butternut Squash Soup
from Minimalist Baker
Butternut squash is a vegan BFF when it comes to making a creamy, filling soup without the fat from heavy cream. A little tedious to chop, but this vegetable is extremely versatile and is full of potassium, as well as Vitamin B6 and beta-carotene. This Butternut Squash Soup recipe is easy to make and the curry gives it that kick it needs to go to the next level of flavor. Although the recipe calls for an immersion blender, a regular blender or Ninja/Nutribullet will also do the trick! It’s amazing what can happen when fresh vegetables, coconut milk, and fragrant spices come together in a pot! 1/4 recipe: 231 calories, 9.3g fat, 36.3g carbohydrate, 6g protein, 10.9g sugar, 455mg sodium, 4.2g fiber.
6. Kale & Lemon Pesto from Perchance to Cook
The upside to Italian food? Deliciousness. The down side? All the unhealthy, processed ingredients that go in the store-bought sauces! Not to mention that pasta dishes at a restaurant can be HEAVY and often contain a lot of sodium and refined carbohydrates. I love this DIY pesto recipe because it uses simple ingredients and can be adjusted to your taste preference. By incorporating kale, the pesto is given an earthy flavor with the added benefits of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Tossing this delightful pesto over a bed of zucchini noodles is an amazing low carbohydrate comfort meal that’s quick and delicious. Mangia!
7. Warm & Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa
from 101 CookBooks
Quinoa is one of my favorite vegan and gluten free staples because of its ample amount of protein. With 12g protein for half a cup, I like to toss it in my salads, add it to a stir fry, and even have it for breakfast! Boost up your morning bowl of oats with this yummy cinnamon quinoa bowl. Research has shown that cinnamon can reduce cholesterol and regulate blood sugar. I really like this dish because it only calls for one pot and can easily be tweaked by adding different spices and fruit. Eating breakfast can often be mundane and many of us skip this meal entirely. However, this amazing quinoa bowl with fruit and nuts is a great option to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you full all morning long.
