Start of 2023: Detox recipes after the holidays!

Start your day with a Detox program!

Sure, you can get store-bought juices, but to get the most nutritious benefits of fresh fruits, celery, carrots, and beets on your shopping list, you'll need great detox juice recipes for do them yourself.

Here are 5 main benefits:

1. Supports the immune system through fasting
2. Promotes Healthy Gut Microbiota
3. Supports detoxification by providing antioxidants and nutrients.
4. Provides the body with easily absorbed nutrients
5. Weight loss

Without further ado, find our detox recipes for a back to school in great shape.

1. Green Juice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 green apple
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• 2 handfuls of kale
• ½ large cucumber
• 1 handful of parsley
• 1 lemon
• 1 pinch of fresh ginger
• 3 stalks of celery

if you are using a blender:

1. Wash the products. Remove the skin from the lemon and cucumber. Cut the products into small pieces.
2. Place all ingredients in a blender with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or a bag of nut milk into a bowl to remove the fibers.
4. Pour the juice into a glass and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

If using a juicer:

1. Wash and cut the products. Remove the zest from the lemon.
2. Pass all products through the juicer and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

The nutritional value

This green juice recipe gets its sweetness from the apple and is packed with leafy greens rich in vitamins and minerals like beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese and more.
Ginger adds a touch of spice to this recipe that helps start your day. Ginger helps support heart health and immune system health. Several active compounds in ginger also have antioxidant properties and help promote a healthy inflammatory response.

2. Carrot and Orange Juice Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots
• 2 medium oranges
• 1 pinch of fresh turmeric

If using a blender:

1. Wash the products and remove the peels from oranges, carrots and turmeric. Cut into small pieces.
2. Place all ingredients in a blender with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or a bag of nut milk into a bowl to remove the fibers.
4. Pour the juice into a glass and enjoy immediately. You can also store it in the refrigerator in a mason jar or other airtight container.

If using a juicer:

1. Wash and cut the products. Remove the peel from the orange.
2. Pass all products through the juicer and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

The nutritional value

Carrots are particularly rich in beta-carotene antioxidants, which help protect cells against oxidative stress. In addition, beta-carotene can be converted by the body into retinol (vitamin A). Vitamin A is important for healthy eyes, skin and the immune system.
Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, an important antioxidant for immune system health and collagen production.
The superstar of this juice, however, is turmeric. The antioxidant effects of turmeric help protect your liver against oxidative stress that can prevent it from performing at peak performance.

3. Beet and Ginger Juice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 medium beets
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 apple

If using a blender:

1. Wash the products and remove the peels from beets, cucumber, ginger and lemon. Cut into small pieces.
2. Place all ingredients in a blender with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or a bag of nut milk into a bowl to remove the fibers.
4. Pour the juice into a glass and enjoy immediately, or store in the refrigerator, making sure the container is tightly closed.

If using a juicer:

1. Wash and cut the products. Remove the zest from the lemon.
2. Pass all products through the juicer and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

The nutritional value

Although beets are relatively low in calories, they provide a range of vitamins and minerals and are particularly high in folate. Additionally, the nutrients found in beets may support already healthy blood pressure levels and promote a healthy inflammatory response.

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Berry smoothie with yogurt

If you love berry smoothies, you'll love this delicious, refreshing berry smoothie bowl recipe. Frozen berries are added to a thick and creamy Greek yogurt smoothie base to create a beautiful, bright pink smoothie packed with antioxidants. It's poured straight into a bowl and topped with chia, berries, and almonds for a contrasting crunch and a nutritious start to the day!

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries plus ¼ cup for garnish
• ⅔ cup low-fat Cabot vanilla bean
• ¼ cup tart cherry or pomegranate juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate arils, optional
• 1 teaspoon of black chia seeds

Preparation

1. Combine frozen mixed berries, Cabot Lowfat Vanilla Bean Juice, and tart cherry (or pomegranate) juice in a blender. Puree until smooth.
2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with the remaining berries, sliced almonds, chia seeds and, if using, pomegranate arils.

Super Green Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 frozen bananas peeled and sliced
• 2 kiwis, peeled, sliced, plus 1/2 kiwi, extra, for serving
• 60g baby spinach
• 20 g chopped cabbage leaves
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 tbsp chia seeds, plus 1/2 tsp, extra, for serving
• 2 cups (500 ml) So Good unsweetened cashew milk
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tablespoon activated buckwheat
• A handful of mixed berries

Preparation

1. Place banana, kiwi, spinach, kale, almond butter, chia seeds and almond milk in a large blender and blend until thick, creamy and well blended.
2. Divide among 2 serving bowls. Slice the extra kiwi. Top smoothie bowls with kiwi slices, coconut, buckinis, berries and extra chia seeds.

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Green Goddess Detox Salad

This Green Goddess Detox salad contains many good-for-you ingredients like avocado, almonds, herbs and a delicious Green Goddess dressing.

Salad ingredients

• 4 cups spinach
• 1–2 cups pea shoots
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup almonds, crushed or chopped
• 1 avocado, cut into pieces

Vinaigrette

• 1/2 jalapeno pepper
• 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of agave nectar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup packed cilantro
• 2 green onions

Preparation

Puree all dressing ingredients, adding the cilantro last and stopping when the texture is right for you. I went for little green cilantro and green onion spots all over the place.
Combine salad ingredients with dressing; to serve immediately.

Salmon Poke Bowl

This easy salmon poke bowl makes a bright and colorful dinner. Toss salmon, red pepper and sushi rice with a spicy dressing made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha and lime juice

Ingredients

• 120g sushi rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar
• a pinch of caster sugar
• a handful of snap peas, sliced lengthwise
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons or grated
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally
• 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
• 200g skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3cm dice
• 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds

Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of sriracha
• 1 lime, squeezed

Preparation

1. Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions, invert it onto a plate, pour the rice vinegar over it and sprinkle with sugar and a little salt. Mix then leave to cool completely.
2. Divide the rice between two bowls and top with small piles of sugar snap peas, red peppers, carrots and spring onions.
3. Mix the dressing ingredients together.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet and cook the salmon cubes for 1 minute on each side, turning them over so they are golden brown but remain slightly undercooked. Gently pour into the bowl of vinaigrette and toss.
5. Divide the salmon between bowls with the dressing, then garnish with sesame seeds.

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Chocolate mousse without sugar!

Chocolate mousse is a classic that everyone loves at dessert time. This recipe with dates and orange juice offers an absolutely irresistible silky texture and a rich taste that everyone will love!

Ingredients

• 125ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• 34 dates
• 60g 70% dark chocolate
• 30ml unsalted butter
• 15ml cocoa
• 5ml vanilla
• 125g cream cheese, softened
• 1 can of coconut milk of 400 ml
• 80 ml 0% plain Greek yogurt (optional)
• 6 strawberries (optional)
• 80ml sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, bring the orange juice and dates to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave.
3. In the container of the food processor, place the date mixture. Purée.
4. Add cocoa, vanilla, cream cheese, melted chocolate and rum. Gradually pour in the coconut milk, continuing to whisk, until you get a creamy and smooth froth.
5. Transfer the mousse to four to six verrines. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving.
6. If desired, garnish with plain Greek yogurt, strawberries and almonds just before serving.

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Finally, tea is also an excellent detox. Indeed, numerous studies have shown that a variety of teas can boost your immune system, fight inflammation, and even prevent cancer and heart disease. Although some infusions offer more health benefits than others, drinking tea regularly can have a lasting impact on your well-being.

To conclude, wishing you a wonderful new year, we hope that our recipe suggestions will delight your taste buds while being beneficial for your health.