You know what to eat. We all know what to eat. But sometimes, we are a little disconcerted, a little weary, a little emotional, a little rebellious … and a little tired by the food. Sometimes we just want someone to tell us what to eat.
Fortunately, I love to share. This 3-day menu is from a 6-week detox program that I run three times a year. It is food based and very rich in phytonutrients, amino acids, omega 3 and other nutrients that just make you feel good! If that is not enough to motivate you, two-thirds of the group systematically lose 4 kilos the first week (and they do not take them back)!
Follow the plan for 3 days, then try again.
Day 1
Morning: Hot lemon water with cayenne pepper.
Breakfast: Green smoothie with vegan protein powder, unsweetened almond milk, frozen berries, greens, bee pollen, cinnamon and ice cubes.
Lunch: Half avocado with tomatoes, chives, shrimp with white beans sprinkled with lime juice.
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Red cabbage and carrot salad with sunflower seeds, coriander and mint sprinkled with olive oil and lemon juice served with wild salmon.
Snack: Vanilla hot almond milk with a cinnamon stick and a small piece of vanilla bean.
Day 2
Morning: Hot lemon water with cayenne pepper.
Breakfast: Green smoothie with vegan protein powder, unsweetened coconut milk, frozen pineapple, greens, bee pollen, cinnamon and ice cubes.
Lunch: Wild salmon wrapped in nori leaves with avocado, sprouted seeds, lamb’s lettuce, tomatoes and grated carrots.
Snack: Brazil nuts
Dinner: Broccoli and squash salad on arugula and raw red cabbage with halibut garnished with basil pesto.
Snack: 1 banana whipped with nutmeg, presented in the form of a scoop of ice cream.
Day 3
Morning: Hot lemon water with cayenne pepper.
Breakfast: Green smoothie made from unsweetened almond milk, coconut water, avocado, green leaves, coconut crystals and ice cubes.
Lunch: Citrus, chicory and beet salad with hazelnuts and organic chicken / black lentils.
Snack: Pear
Dinner: Steamed Brussels sprouts with almonds and pomegranate seeds served with mahi-mahi or another lean fish.
Snack: Infusion of fresh ginger with honey and pistachios.
by Dana James, nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner.