The new year has arrived, and many people are interested in cleansing their bodies of toxins brought on by following bad habits in 2017. A detox is the perfect answer for a fresh start; it can supercharge your cells with nutrition and re-energize your body for the new year - but only when it's achieved properly. Many traditional fad detox diets call for fasting, but that's the last thing your body needs. You shouldn't be depriving your system of essential vitamins and minerals. Rather, you need to give your body an extra dose of what it's been missing!
Fresh juices and homemade smoothies are your ticket to a total detox. Both options are some of the easiest ways to get your daily fruits and vegetables, fueling the body properly and ensuring overall health and wellness.
Start your new year off on the right track with some of our favorite smoothie and juice recipes:
Juices
Juicing your vegetables is the greatest way to extract and absorb maximum nutrients! Try these recipes:
1. Marvelous Beet Cabbage Juice
This tasty recipe is loaded with antioxidants.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 head cabbage
- 1 large beet
- 1 lemon, peeled and seeds removed
Directions:
Place each ingredient, one by one, through a juice extractor. Strain out any foam and drink immediately, or store in a mason jar for up to two days.
2. Carrot and Cabbage Juice Surprise
Give yourself a morning or afternoon boost with this delicious recipe.
Ingredients:
- 8 large carrots
- 1 apple
- 1/2 large lemon, seeds and peel removed
- 2 cups cabbage
Directions:
Place ingredients through a juice extractor. Drink immediately, or store in a canning jar to enjoy later.
3. Juice with Sweet Potato
This recipe offers a great way to get your superfoods.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled
- 6 large celery ribs
- 1 extra-large cucumber
- 1 lemon, peeled and seeds removed
- 1 apple, core removed
- 8 or so parsley sprigs, including stems and leaves
Directions:
Slice all ingredients to fit through your juicer. Place in the extractor, strain and serve immediately, or store in a canning jar in the refrigerator.
Smoothies
Creating smoothies out of your favorite fruits and vegetables is a fun and simple way to consume your daily produce. Try these recipes:
1. Pear-Parsley Smoothie
Revitalize after a long day with this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 small handful parsley
- 2 large Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1/2 pear, seeds removed
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 avocado
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender, mixing until smooth and creamy. Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy, or store for later!
2. Berries with Turmeric Smoothie
Turmeric contains a variety of beneficial antioxidants with medicinal properties. Try this smoothie for breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 heaping tablespoon of ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup frozen raspberries
- 2 large frozen organic strawberries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 3/4 inch chunk of raw turmeric root, or the contents of one Hallelujah Diet New Generation Bio Curcumin capsule
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender, mixing until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!
3. Coconutty Delight
This smoothie tastes like an island treat, but it comes with so many health benefits!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Hallelujah Diet BarleyMax
- 1 teaspoon Hallelujah Diet BeetMax
- 1/2 frozen banana, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender with about five ice cubes. Mix until the consistency is smooth and creamy, and then pour into a glass. Garnish with a dusting of BeetMax and enjoy!
Don't forget: Among our delicious and nutritious recipes, we also offer a variety of detox programs. Try our Super Deluxe Full Body Detox or 7-Day Detox Winter today!
