Many people indulge over the holidays. This includes alcoholic beverages, rich meals, and sweet treats. While this is a common practice, it’s nice to be able to reset and detox after the holidays are over. This is a great way to support the body (and mind). Let’s look at some ideas for organic, healthy meals and snacks that can support the detox process.
Smoothies and Juicing
Smoothies and juices are a great way to get a ton of nutrients into the body at one time. If you think about all the ingredients that you put into a smoothie or a juice, you would never be able to eat all of those servings in one sitting. If you did, it probably wouldn’t be something you would enjoy.
Come up with some different combinations of ingredients that provide you with variety. A tasty, orange-based juice could consist of carrots, ginger, and oranges. Try a green smoothie with ingredients such as spinach, kale, cucumber, and green apple for some sweetness.
You can purchase a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at your local health foods store. Our grocery store in Vancouver carries a large selection of frozen produce as well, which can be convenient to have on hand when your fresh inventory dwindles.
Soups and Stews
Not only a great way to detox the body, but they can help you drop a few pounds as well since they fill you up nicely but have minimal calories. Try a simple chicken soup with homemade broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Shred the chicken that you used to make the stock and add it into the soup with fresh herbs and spices. There are some great nutrients in a basic chicken soup that can decrease inflammation and reset the gut.
Chia Seed Pudding
This may sound like a dessert that you should be staying away from, but chia seeds are nutritious as well as delicious. When you mix chia seeds with liquid, they form a gel that is very similar to pudding. You can use almond milk as a liquid, which adds protein and nutrients. Sweeten your chia pudding with maple syrup and top it off with fresh berries from a health foods store
Chia seeds are high in fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and helps eliminate toxins from your digestive system. They also provide omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory benefits.
Don’t forget to stop at our grocery store in Vancouver for assistance! We have all of the healthy and organic ingredients that you need to reset in the new year.
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