Mia, Author at Detox DIY

Quinoa Crust Pizza with Greens (Yum!)

Being on a detox diet doesn’t mean you have to eliminate all of your favorite foods. This quinoa crusted pizza is a great example of how a heavy, popular dish can turn into a light, nourishing meal that helps your detox. Quinoa is a great addition to your diet, as it contains all of the…

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Fat Burning Pineapple Peach Sage Detox Water

Sweet, tangy, and with a vibrant flavor, this pineapple detox water is a fantastic choice for staying energized, encouraging fat burning, and is naturally detoxifying. Pineapple contains an enzyme group called bromelain, with intensive digestive stimulation and an anti-inflammatory effects. Thiamin and manganese, also found in high doses in pineapple, activates detox functions and energy…

Healthy Snacks

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Energy Balls

After a light lunch, an energizing detox snack is just what you need. Loaded with antioxidants, these sweet potato energy balls are energizing and satisfying. Sweet potatoes are loaded with beta-Carotene and potassium, while raw cacao helps the liver by providing antioxidants and nourishes your cells with an essential mineral, magnesium. Using the sweet potatoes…

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Ginger Pear Cinnamon Detox Water for Healthy Digestion

This cinnamon detox water combines the healing properties of some very popular fall ingredients, while borrowing their dessert-like flavors. Ginger is a detox wonder, with potent nutrients that stimulate digestion, soothe the intestines, and have powerful anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Cinnamon initializes your body’s natural detoxifying abilities, while pear nourishes you with real vitamins…

Healthy Soups

Ginger Avocado Cold Soup with Buckwheat Croutons

This rich, velvety avocado detox soup is the perfect choice for a light lunch that will nourish your body with powerful nutrients. Healthy fats, antioxidants and fiber are essential during a detox diet, and avocado contains loads of these. Healthy fats stimulate bile release, help your body flush out toxins and aid absorption of key…

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Pear Raspberry Fruit Infused Water

This fruit infused water combines the detoxifying power of pear with the antioxidant properties of raspberries, and the healing benefits of rosemary. Pear skin is a storehouse of detox nutrients, with plenty of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. Raspberries initiate fat metabolism, act as a tonic for the liver and support its detox activity….

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

High Fiber Breakfast with Barley and Dried Dates

Less popular than other grains, barley contains two key elements that help a detox – fiber and selenium. Fiber, both soluble and insoluble, reduces the amount of time toxins spend in contact with your body. It feeds the good bacteria in your colon, improves digestion, and helps flush out toxins, cholesterol and oestrogens metabolized in…

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Pear Pomegranate Clove Infused Water

Pears are an excellent ingredient to add to your fruit infused detox water because they contain a unique combination of nutrients offering anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer benefits. Flavonoids improve insulin sensitivity and help lower the risk of type-2 diabetes. The unique warm and sweet flavor of cloves goes well with the pears, sending thoughts of…

Healthy Drinks

Metabolism Booster Beet Juice

There isn’t a more appropriate way to start a detox than with a fresh juice that will trigger the natural cleansing function of your liver. Beets are among the most powerful detox foods – they contain minerals and loads of antioxidants that protect our cells from oxidative damage and stress, and also help the liver…

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Anti-Inflammatory Cranberry Orange Zest Beet Detox Water

Very few foods have the same health benefits and impact on our wellbeing as berries. Cranberries contain high levels of antioxidants, and are known for helping to maintain a healthy urinary tract. They’re also loaded with manganese and vitamin K, which assist in the detox process. Combine their amazing health benefits with the anti-cancer properties…

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Antioxidant Strawberry Pomegranate Mint Fruit Infused Water

A fresh combination of delicious ingredients, this is truly an antioxidant-powered detox water recipe. Both strawberries and pomegranate are loaded with exceptional nutrients providing protection to our cells. Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C, anthocyanins and flavonols, helping to curb inflammation. There are also cardiovascular benefits, as they decrease fat oxidation, regulate cholesterol levels, and…

Orange Raspberry Vanilla Anise Detox Water

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Calming Orange Raspberry Vanilla Anise Detox Water

Reminding you of the flavor of the winter holidays, this fruit infused water is designed to rev up a detox, while calming your mind and promoting awareness. Raspberries are a treasure of antioxidants, keeping your liver going strong, while helping your cells flush out toxins and regenerate themselves. The orange adds a sweet citrus flavor…