Week 11 – Monday
Spicy Rice and Vegetables
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tsp garam masala 1tsp turmeric ½ tsp ground cumin 10oz brown rice 18 fl oz vegetable stock or water Salt and black pepper 4oz fresh or frozen peas 4oz fresh or frozen sweetcorn 3...
Tropicana body smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 banana, frozen 4 strawberries 1 glass of water 1 tsp flax oil (optional) Preparation method Just put the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add ice if you want. Add milled flaxseeds as a topping to thicken up.
Celeriac chips
Ingredients Celeriac Paprika Chilli Preparation method 1. Cut celeriac into bite sizes chips, put in the oven with paprika, and chilli if you like it hot, and cook on 190°C for about 30-40 minutes. 2. In Week 2 you can cover with coconut oil, which is divine. Paprika...
Courgette noodles
Makes a yummy alternative to any noodle dish Serves 4 Ingredients 2 good sized courgettes. Sauce 3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 1 large bunch of basil leaves 1 cup of lightly toasted pine nuts 4 tbsp of fresh or frozen peas Salt and pepper Preparation method 1....
Week 11 – Tuesday
Fruity Yogurt Shake
Serves 1 Ingredients 8oz (½ large pot) low fat live yogurt 1 banana 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp milled flax seeds Preparation method 1 Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. If you prefer a different fruit, use it instead of the banana. Pear, mango and...
Grilled Vegetables with salsa and potato
Ingredients 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 2 red onions 3 courgettes 12 cherry tomatoes olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1?2 tsp crushed dried red chilli flakes 1tbsp rosemary leaves, finely chopped 1tbsp thyme leaves For the herb salsa 3 tbsp flat leaf parsley 2 tbsp snipped...
Detox energy bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond 1/2 cup dates 1tsp maca powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 cup raisins 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp cinnamon Preparation method 1 Blend them all in a blender 2 Take out and place on cellophane,...
Sea Bream and vegetables
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 160g/5½oz sea bream fillets 6 cloves of roasted garlic, skin left on ( roast in oven for 15 minutes on 200C ) 1 small dried chilli Rosemary Himalayan Salt 1/2 lemon Preparation method 1 Preheat oven to 220C 2 Place the fillets on some parchment...
Week 11 – Wednesday
Baked Sweet Potato and Salad
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 large sweet potato 2 tbsp low fat soft cheese 1 spring onion, finely chopped Salt and pepper For the salad: Little gem lettuce Cherry tomatoes Cucumber Peppers Lemon juice Preparation method 1 Scrub the sweet potato, prick several times with a...
Scrambled Egg on Rye Bread
Ingredients 1 egg 1 slice rye bread Salt and pepper ½ spring onion, finely chopped Preparation method 1 Crack the egg into a non-stick pan on a medium heat. Add salt and pepper, and the chopped spring onion. At the same time, put the rye bread on to toast. 2 When the...
Tomato Soup
This is a delicious soup, simple and satisfying. Serves 2 Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 (450g) tin chopped tomatoes ½ pint vegetable stock or water 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2-3 sprigs fresh basil Salt and black...
Hummus with carrots and cucumber
Ingredients 200g.7oz.canned chickpeas (save the liquid ) 4 tsp tahini 2 garlic cloves, chopped small, or crushed himalaya salt to taste 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3½ tbsp lemon juice - to taste 1 tbsp paprika Some parsley, or coriander to decorate Method Rinse the...
Kale crisps
Ingredients 1 large bunch of kale 120g. sunflower seeds, finely ground 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. salt Preparation method 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. 2. Heat the oven to 150°C. Place a...
Week 11 – Thursday
Bean Salad with Rocket
Serves 2 Ingredients 15oz can butter beans, drained 10oz cherry tomatoes, halved 1 red onion, sliced thinly 1 bag rocket, washed and patted dry 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method 1 Mix together the...
Home made Muesli
Ingredients 5 cups rolled oats 2 tsp cinnamon ½ cup sliced almonds ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped dates ½ cup chopped cashew nuts 1 tablespoon coconut oil Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees, place oats with cinnamon on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes....
Detox energy bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond 1/2 cup dates 1tsp maca powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 cup raisins 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp cinnamon Preparation method 1 Blend them all in a blender 2 Take out and place on cellophane,...
Thai Vegetable soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pints / 1 litre vegetable stock Thumb sized piece of ginger, cut into matchsticks 2 cloves garlic, cut into matchsticks 1 stalk lemon grass, chopped 1 head pak choi, shredded 1 carrot, julienned 4 spring onions, chopped 2 radishes, cut into...
Week 11 – Friday
Hummus with carrots and cucumber
Ingredients 200g.7oz.canned chickpeas (save the liquid ) 4 tsp tahini 2 garlic cloves, chopped small, or crushed himalaya salt to taste 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3½ tbsp lemon juice - to taste 1 tbsp paprika Some parsley, or coriander to decorate Method Rinse the...
Nut Loaf
Ingredients 250g of almonds 250g quinoa flakes or brown rice 300g pumpkin seeds 200g sunflower seeds 2 tbsp chia seeds 3 heaped tbsp psyllium husk powder 2 tbsp dried mixed herbs Preparation method 1. Place the almonds, quinoa flakes and half the pumpkin seeds in a...
Bruschetta
Ingredients 7 plum tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1tsp cider vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup olive oil Nut loaf bread (see Nut loaf recipe)...
Egg Fried Rice
Ingredients 4fl oz (125ml) basmati rice 1 large egg, beaten, 2 spring onions Pinch of salt 1 tbsp oil Preparation method 1. Cook the rice for 15 minutes in a pan with a lid, on a low heat, without stirring or lifting the lid. 2. Allow the rice to go cold and fluff it...
Asparagus and eggs
Serves 1Boil 2 eggs, and steam a bunch of Asparagus, give dippy eggs a whole new feeling. Asparagus helps rid water retention.
Week 11 – Saturday
Avocado Toast
Serves 2 Ingredients 2 slices rye bread, or The Body Rescue nut bread 1 avocado 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp mixed seeds (e.g. chia, sesame, sunflower) Preparation method 1 Toast the bread. Mash the flesh of the avocado with the lemon juice. 2 Spread each slice with the...
Fish pie
Ingredients 500g floury potatoes, cut into chunks 1 medium swede (weighing about 600g/1lb 5oz), cut into chunks 200g tub soft cheese with garlic and herbs 150ml vegetable stock 4 tsp. cornflour, blended with 2 tbsp. cold water 650g skinless, boneless cod, cut into...
Spaghetti with tomato and courgette sauce
Ingredients 200g/7oz. cherry tomatoes 1 courgette trimmed 350g/12oz. dried spaghetti 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 bunch basil 2 tbsp fromage frais 6 spring onions, finely sliced Salt and black pepper To garnish Basil Preparation method 1....
Banana Omelette
A delicious alternative to pancakes! Ingredients 2 large bananas 4 eggs 1 large pinch of cinnamon Preparation method 1. Mash the bananas them well in a bowl. 2. Add the cinnamon and mix well. 3. Whisk the eggs and add.4 Cook on a pan, serve, enjoy!
Detox energy bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond 1/2 cup dates 1tsp maca powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 cup raisins 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp cinnamon Preparation method 1 Blend them all in a blender 2 Take out and place on cellophane,...
Week 11 – Sunday
Butter Bean, Tomato and Basil Spread
Ingredients 15oz can butter beans, drained 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed 1tbsp lemon juice Fresh basil (2-3 generous sprigs) Salt and freshly ground black pepper To serve Celery sticks Preparation method 1 Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree...
Root Vegetable Soup
Ingredients 3 carrots 1 parsnip 1 turnip 1 leek, sliced 1/2 onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 250ml water Vegetable stock Preparation method 1 Bake the vegetables in the oven on 200degrees for about 30 minutes. 2 Add to the vegetables to a blender with the hot...
Mango, lime and coconut porridge
Porridge oats cooked in water and lime and mango is truly scrumptious. Sprinkle a few coconut flakes on top. I absolutely love this recipe, its so tasty!
Vegetable balti and prawn curry
Serves 4 Ingredients 3 large carrots, peeled 1 swede, peeled 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 300g (10oz) green beans, trimmed and halved 1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and roughly chopped 300ml (½pt) vegetable stock 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated 1 tsp finely...
Sweet potato cakes
Makes 6 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes cooked and peeled 10 dates 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 handful of raisins 1 egg Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180°Fan/Gas 4. 2. Blend all of the ingredients together...