Detox Support

A detox food plan focuses on foods that support the body’s detox organs (liver, kidneys, skin) and help eliminate toxins. This plan is particularly helpful for those feeling sluggish, experiencing digestive discomfort, or aiming to reduce environmental and dietary toxin exposure.

Breakfast

Nori Seaweed Sheet Recipe

Ingredients: 

3 large eggs

¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt

2 teaspoons avocado oil

2 roasted seaweed sheets, divided

Side Dishes

Roasted Beets

  Ingredients:

- 6 medium beets, tops removed, scrubbed well

- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Holiday Hummus Board

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Hummus with Rosemary oil

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup olive oil

- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

- 2 cups roasted garlic hummus see my recipe below

- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

- 1 tablespoon white miso paste

- toasted sesame seeds for topping

Detox Support Broccoli

Ingredients:

 - 400 Grams of broccoli (or as much as you like!)

- 2 tbsp of powdered mustard seed

- 1 tsp of flaky sea salt

- 2 tbsp of olive oil  

Salads

Lemony White Bean Quinoa Salad

This quick and easy salad is super easy to meal prep and pairs well with any protein source!

Ingredients: 

1 ½ cups COOKED quinoa* (1/2 cup dry quinoa yields ~1 ½ cups cooked)

1 (15 oz.) can white beans, drained and rinsed (we like cannellini or butter beans // or sub ~1 ½ cups homemade)

1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, large stems removed (either kind will work, but flat leaf Italian parsley is best)

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

2-3 small cloves garlic, minced (2-3 small cloves yield ~1 Tbsp or 9 g minced)

1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Broccoli Slaw Recipe

Ingredients:

1 Granny smith apple peeled and julienned.

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

24 ounces broccoli slaw

1/2 cup cranberries

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Dressing Ingredients: 

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon coconut aminos

2 tablespoons honey 

1 teaspoon celery seed powder

Kosher salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or any high-heat oil)

4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced

½ small head broccoli, florets chopped, stems peeled into strips

2 scallions, chopped

2 baby bok choy, sliced vertically into quarters

½ cup edamame

1 carrot, peeled into thin strips

4 ounces brown rice pasta 

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

sambal or sriracha, for serving 

Fun Slaw Recipe

Looking to get more nutrition in your diet? Patients are always asking for creative ways to get more vegetables in their meals. Try out this simple and nutritious slaw created by one of our Nutritionists.

Ingredients:

- Carrot

- Cabbage

- Cilantro

- Red onion

- Lime juice

- Mayo

- Smoked Paprika

- Garlic salt

Desserts

Silken Tofu Smoothie

Ingredients:

¾ cup (180 ml) cold milk I use unsweetened soy milk

3-4 ice cubes

6 ounces (120 g) silken tofu

1 heaped tablespoon cocoa powder

2 tablespoons almond butter sub peanut butter

1 tablespoon maple syrup

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch of salt

  High Fiber Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients:

- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk you can use any non-dairy milk you like.

- 3 tbsp chia seeds

- 1 scoop dairy free chocolate protein powder or 1/2 cup cacao powder

- 2 tbsp maple syrup, add more if you like it sweeter.

  Struggling with digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or stubborn symptoms that won’t go away? The elimination diet offers a powerful reset for your gut and overall health. By identifying and removing trigger foods, healing your gut, and reintroducing foods strategically, you can uncover what truly supports your body.  

 Key Detoxifying Foods:

- Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and arugula contain compounds that help detoxify and support liver health.

- Sulfur-Rich Foods: Onions, garlic, and leeks help the body produce glutathione, a key antioxidant in detoxification.

- Leafy Greens and Herbs: Parsley, cilantro, dill, and rosemary increase alkalinity and support kidney function for toxin excretion.

- Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Vegetables: Dark, deeply pigmented fruits like blueberries, red cabbage, and red rice are packed with anthocyanins, which protect cells from oxidative stress.

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