In order to work properly, our body requires a deep cleaning every now and them. There are many detox methods which can clean the body and organs and help you stay young and healthy.
One of the best ways to clean your body of toxins is with a soup cleanse. Soups are among the cleanest meals you can consume – they are a powerful detox method that will provide the body with essential nutrients. A good vegetable or broth soup will also improve the function of your liver, kidneys, gut, skin, lymphatic and respiratory system, effectively preventing the accumulation of toxins.
Soup cleanses can also nourish the body with fatty and amino acids and other important nutrients that will strengthen your immune system and boost your metabolism and digestion. Soups can also reduce inflammation, boost your energy levels, control your blood sugar levels, rejuvenate your cells, clean your skin, help you lose weight and prevent a variety of diseases and conditions.
A soup cleanse usually lasts from 1-3 days – the first phase begins with a day of soups, while a month later the duration increases to 3 days. In general, you should eat 5-6 soups a day and drinking plenty of water as well.
The best soups contain are made with bone or vegetable broth and spices such as ginger, turmeric, cumin, garlic or cinnamon. The usual vegetables used in the soups are spinach, kale, leek, carrots, onions and zucchinis as well as starch vegetables such as pumpkin, beets or sweet potatoes. For protein, you can add lentils nuts and beans, and the soup can be topped with some olive, coconut or avocado oil. These oils contain healthy fats that can improve the absorption of nutrients.
Here are a few great detox soup recipes:
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups of broccoli florets
- 3 celery stalks
- A medium-sized onion
- A cup of kale
- 2 carrots
- 2 cups of bone or vegetable stock
- ½ a teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 a teaspoon of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- A bit of collagen (optional)
Preparation
Heat the coconut oil in a pan first, then add the chopped onions, broccoli and celery stalks and cook the mixture for about 5 minutes. Next, add the broth and boil everything again, then simmer the soup for 5 minutes on low heat. Now, leave the soup to cool down before mixing it in a blender and cooking it until it boils again.
Here’s another great recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of carrots
- 2 onions
- 6 cups of vegetable or bone broth
- 3 tablespoons of fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- A cup of coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of collagen powder (optional)
- Sea salt, black pepper and onion to taste
Preparation
Mix the carrots, vegetable (or bone) broth, garlic and ginger in a saucepan, then bring the mixture to a boil and leave it to simmer on low heat. Sautee the onions in a saucepan and add some ghee, then continue cooking until the onions are caramelized. Now, mix everything together in a blender until you get a homogenous mixture, then add the coconut oil and spices and mix again well.
