Detox Diet

One of the problems with diets is that people think of them as temporary. You change your habits for a few weeks, lose some weight, and then can go back to the way life used to be. This is probably the reason diets don’t work. This detox isn’t supposed to be one of those temporary fixes—it’s a kick in the butt to change the way you eat.

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“Green” Apple Juice

In a juicer, add:

6 Fuji apples
1 bunch of spinach
1″ of ginger root
3 carrots
1 orange

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Tags | apples, Breakfast, dairy free, digestion, energy, gluten free, green smoothie, Healthy, juice, spinach

Mahi Mahi Kebabs with Cilantro-Pineapple Chutney

Tags | Chutney, Cilantro, cooking, detox, dinner, fish, gluten free, Healthy, kebabs, lean, Mahi Mahi, meal, Pineapple, Recipe

Honey Brushed Chicken Thighs

This is a quick and easy entree for those short on time and craving a good meal. When I cook I like to keep in mind that I am cooking for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow. This helps not only with decreasing my portion size, but it stretches the dollar a little further. To ensure you don’t eat your lunch early, immediately set aside however many portions you will need to save for later. From this recipe, you will get 4-5 servings, a perfect amount when preparing dinner and lunch for two.

Step 1: Make spice mix

4 tsp Garlic Powder
4 tsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Ground Cumin
2 tsp Sweet Paprika
1 tsp Ground Red Pepper

Step 2: Rub 10 Organic chicken boneless, skinless chicken thighs in spice mix

Step 3: Drizzle a pan with olive oil, place chicken in pan and broil chicken for 5 minutes on each side

Step 4: Make honey sauce.

In a bowl, add:

4 tsp of organic apple cider vinegar
12 tablespoons raw organic honey

Mix well.

Step 5: Drizzle half of the honey mixture over the chicken and return to broil for one minute, turn, drizzle again and remove from the oven after another minute.

I found this recipe from Cooking Light. See original recipe here.

 

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