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Detoxify Your Body and Achieve Tranquility

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao

 Image Source: Bridge To Wellness

With the expanding range of activities and things that occupy our time, most of us tend to resort to bad eating habits or neglect to exercise as we deal with negative stress. Some people’s reaction to detoxification seems to stem from the perception that it is too scientific and therefore probably not easy to accomplish. 

What they might not be aware of, when you remove the toxins or any excess waste from your body, you achieve a certain state of tranquility in the way you move, think or feel. There is a lighter feeling or an improved sense of well-being when you decide to cut your sugar intake, drink more water or tea, and eat organic, some of the simplest ways to detoxify your body. 

Green smoothies are increasing in popularity as a natural way to detoxify. Easy to prepare and contain all the vitamins and minerals, they are a sure way to bring you the right amount of nutritional value and get rid of those toxins. Below is a sample recipe that you can try at home. Just blend everything and use organic cucumber, if possible. 

Greenand Clean Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/4 cucumber
1/2 handful spinach or other leafy green vegetables
1/2 avocado
1 celery stalk
2 sprigs fresh mint
1 kiwi fruit
1 cup purified water
1/2 of apple
squirt of lemon

A well-organized detoxification program can naturally cleanse the body, boost your energy, strengthen the immune system and even slow down the aging process. Cindy Lane Ross recommends trying the Regenerative Medicine Center Alabama who’s preferred method of whole-body detoxification, the Far Infrared Sauna therapy, may be the most effective way of getting rid of both chemical and heavy metal toxins from your body.

Detoxify now and free yourself from the agitation and stress caused by unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise. Your body deserves all the pampering it needs. What better way to do it but to undergo a detoxification process.

 
 
 

Brand New Recipe! Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

As Promised, here is the recipe from my Sunday night Dinner... delicious!

For Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes-

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce 6 (8oz) Sweet Potatoes with a fork. Brush sweet potatoes with olive oil, wrap each one in tin foil. Place potatoes on a baking pan for 1 hour. Split the Potatoes in half lengthwise. Sprinkle with Sea Salt and fresh Ground Black Pepper

Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Chicken & Cashews

Ingredients:

6 Roasted Sweet Potatoes (recipe above)

1 tbsp of olive oil

1/4 cup of finely chopped celery

1/4 cup dried tart cherries

1/4 cup golden raisins

3 tbsp of orange juice

1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

2 cups of cubed chicken

1/2 cup of dry roasted cashews

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potatoes according to recipe above.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Add Celery; cook 2 min, stirring frequently. Add cherries, raisins, orange juice, cinnamon, and red pepper. Cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken and cashews; cook 2 min. Sprinkle with onions. 

3. Top potatoes with Chicken mixture; ENJOY!

Since I am Pescatarian; I chose to saute' veggies and salmon, then stuffed my sweet potato above.. Mine was delicious as well! :) 

Vegetable Meatloaf

Vegetable Meatloaf

This recipe is quick and easy and the whole family will love it!

It will look burnt on top but that is the mixture of Balsamic Vinegar

 & Ketchup when cooked.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small zucchini, finely diced

1 red bell pepper, finely diced

1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced

5 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (90 percent lean)

1 cup quick oats oatmeal

1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers,

 garlic paste and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Whisk the egg and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add the turkey, quick oats oatmeal, grated cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.

Gently press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf. 

Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.