Breakfast
Lemon Water first thing in the morning is a great way to help your digestion and elimination. It helps to cleanse toxins out of the liver. Squeeze 1/4 or more fresh lemon into a glass of room temperature water or a mug of hot water. Option - add honey to taste.
Wait 15 minutes before eating or drinking anything else.
Instead of, or 15 minutes after lemon water, drink 6 - 12 ounces of freshly juiced Celery Juice. Watch video of how to prepare and read about the health benefits here
Refraining from protein/fats for breakfast turns out to be the best way to assist your liver to continue cleansing for a few hours after you arise from sleep. Fruits are the best breakfast food. Save your proteins/fats for lunch and/or dinner for ideal health.
Be sure to scroll to bottom and read "Other breakfast ideas"
Wait 15 minutes before eating or drinking anything else.
Instead of, or 15 minutes after lemon water, drink 6 - 12 ounces of freshly juiced Celery Juice. Watch video of how to prepare and read about the health benefits here
Refraining from protein/fats for breakfast turns out to be the best way to assist your liver to continue cleansing for a few hours after you arise from sleep. Fruits are the best breakfast food. Save your proteins/fats for lunch and/or dinner for ideal health.
Be sure to scroll to bottom and read "Other breakfast ideas"
Smoothie
Here are some options to pick and choose from
** Recommended to use half water and half milk as your liquid (or water + splash of Juice)
Add or leave out fruits or veggies that you like, these are just some suggestions but there are limitless combinations!
Here are some options to pick and choose from
- Greens - Kale, Spinach and/or any Leafy Greens
- Fruit - Banana, Wild Blueberries, Mango, Strawberries
- Herbs - Cilantro, Parsley, Mint, Basil
- Liquids - *Unsweetened Almond, Coconut, Oat &/or Hemp Milk, or Water or Diluted Juice
- For further detox - add dulse flakes or spirulina powder - always start with small amounts - gradually increase. (best to get muscle tested to find out which of these you would tolerate before adding)
** Recommended to use half water and half milk as your liquid (or water + splash of Juice)
Add or leave out fruits or veggies that you like, these are just some suggestions but there are limitless combinations!
Hash Brown Omlette
Treat yourself to a savory egg-free breakfast with this delicious Hash Brown Omelette. Its filled with lysine rich potatoes and other nutrient dense veggies to help you strengthen and fortify your body for the day!
Ingredients:
Place the grated potatoes in a muslin cloth or nut-milk bag and squeeze out the excess moisture. Add the potatoes to a medium-sized bowl together with the arrowroot, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder and sea salt (if using). Mix until combined.
Place a non-stick crepe or shallow frying pan on medium-low heat. Brush with olive oil (if using). Add the grated potatoes to the pan in a flat, even layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until crispy and browned on the bottom, pressing down on the hash brown with the back of a spatula every once in a while to make them stick together. Gently flip the hash brown over. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, until crispy and browned.
To make the filling, place a separate non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Add the red on-ion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add the asparagus and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until it starts to soften. Add the dried oregano and cherry tomatoes and continue cooking until they cherry tomatoes begin to burst, about 2-3 minutes, season with sea salt (if using) and remove from heat.
Serve and Enjoy!
Treat yourself to a savory egg-free breakfast with this delicious Hash Brown Omelette. Its filled with lysine rich potatoes and other nutrient dense veggies to help you strengthen and fortify your body for the day!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt, to taste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp olive oil (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz asparagus, trimmed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado, mashed (optional)
- 1/3 cup fresh arugula
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Place the grated potatoes in a muslin cloth or nut-milk bag and squeeze out the excess moisture. Add the potatoes to a medium-sized bowl together with the arrowroot, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder and sea salt (if using). Mix until combined.
Place a non-stick crepe or shallow frying pan on medium-low heat. Brush with olive oil (if using). Add the grated potatoes to the pan in a flat, even layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until crispy and browned on the bottom, pressing down on the hash brown with the back of a spatula every once in a while to make them stick together. Gently flip the hash brown over. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, until crispy and browned.
To make the filling, place a separate non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Add the red on-ion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add the asparagus and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until it starts to soften. Add the dried oregano and cherry tomatoes and continue cooking until they cherry tomatoes begin to burst, about 2-3 minutes, season with sea salt (if using) and remove from heat.
Serve and Enjoy!
Warm Breakfast Cereal - nice option during cold weather
Hot Cereals can be made with any of the following:
Any Pseudo Grain - Amaranth, Buckwheat, Quinoa and Millet
(Left over Cooked or Flakes)
Oats (if your body tolerates oats)
Rice (if your body does ok with rice - limit frequency & amount)
Cook in Saucepan on Stove (avoid microwave cooking in general)
Use water and/or Unsweetened Nut Milk to cook with.
Add PLENTY of fruit (berries, apples, pears, raisins) while cooking along with desired spices. You could add cut up banana after cereal is in bowl. Add real maple syrup or honey to taste. Enjoy! (Note - if later in day - feel free to add seeds or nuts of choice. Refraining from fats earlier in day is helpful for liver health). This cereal makes a nice snack or even an easy dinner if portion is large!
Hot Cereals can be made with any of the following:
Any Pseudo Grain - Amaranth, Buckwheat, Quinoa and Millet
(Left over Cooked or Flakes)
Oats (if your body tolerates oats)
Rice (if your body does ok with rice - limit frequency & amount)
Cook in Saucepan on Stove (avoid microwave cooking in general)
Use water and/or Unsweetened Nut Milk to cook with.
Add PLENTY of fruit (berries, apples, pears, raisins) while cooking along with desired spices. You could add cut up banana after cereal is in bowl. Add real maple syrup or honey to taste. Enjoy! (Note - if later in day - feel free to add seeds or nuts of choice. Refraining from fats earlier in day is helpful for liver health). This cereal makes a nice snack or even an easy dinner if portion is large!
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Almond Flour Pancakes
Ingredients:
Berry Compote: Put a handful of your favorite berries (frozen or fresh) into a small pot (pictured here - strawberries and blueberries) Heat up berries and break them up using a whisk Add about 1 tsp of vanilla extract and some maple syrup (to taste, about 2 tbsp) Keep at a simmer until you are able to fully mash the berries and at the preferred consistency |
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Blend up liquid ingredients in blender or kitchenaid
Add in dry ingredients and blend
Pre heat the pan and add coconut oil
Make small pancakes
(Tip: After you put the pancake in the pan, shake the pan a bit to make the pancakes thinner. This makes sure the pancake is cooked all the way through.)
Add coconut oil to the pan when needed to prevent the pancakes from sticking
Add in dry ingredients and blend
Pre heat the pan and add coconut oil
Make small pancakes
(Tip: After you put the pancake in the pan, shake the pan a bit to make the pancakes thinner. This makes sure the pancake is cooked all the way through.)
Add coconut oil to the pan when needed to prevent the pancakes from sticking
Avoid any kind of processed food (boxed food) - especially if sweetened. If you want a quick cereal breakfast, I recommend "Barbara's organic Brown Rice Crisps". Use as base then add fruit (banana slices, berries,etc.), slivered almonds, raisins, coconut shreds, a dab of maple syrup/honey if desire a bit more sweetness.
Other Breakfast Ideas:
Sauteed Potatoes (regular, sweet or yams) with Veggies, Squash,etc. (left overs/already cooked easiest for working mornings!)
Heat in skillet or in toaster/regular oven. (avoid microwave whenever possible)
GOOD quality GF bread toasted with honey all fruit jam and/or mashed banana. Optional - unsweetened, no added oil nut/seed butter.*
Unsweetened Cashew Yogurt (Forager brand) with added fruit, nuts, seeds, drizzled of honey or maple syrup.*
GOOD quality GF bread toasted topped with salmon or tuna salad or avocado and tomatoes, goat cheese,etc. *
Recommended brands of GF (gluten free) breads - Happy Camper, New Cascadia, SRSLY Sourdough, Food For Life English Muffins.
Simple Mills Crackers, Pizza Dough Mix, Simple Elegant (only certain options - check ingredients)
NOTE: Don't need to limit breakfast to traditional American breakfast food - eat anything for breakfast - soups, left overs,etc
*Avoid the nut/seed butter, cashew yogurt, fish & avocado if want to adhere to "no protein/fat" first few hours of day (see above discussion on liver health)
Sauteed Potatoes (regular, sweet or yams) with Veggies, Squash,etc. (left overs/already cooked easiest for working mornings!)
Heat in skillet or in toaster/regular oven. (avoid microwave whenever possible)
GOOD quality GF bread toasted with honey all fruit jam and/or mashed banana. Optional - unsweetened, no added oil nut/seed butter.*
Unsweetened Cashew Yogurt (Forager brand) with added fruit, nuts, seeds, drizzled of honey or maple syrup.*
GOOD quality GF bread toasted topped with salmon or tuna salad or avocado and tomatoes, goat cheese,etc. *
Recommended brands of GF (gluten free) breads - Happy Camper, New Cascadia, SRSLY Sourdough, Food For Life English Muffins.
Simple Mills Crackers, Pizza Dough Mix, Simple Elegant (only certain options - check ingredients)
NOTE: Don't need to limit breakfast to traditional American breakfast food - eat anything for breakfast - soups, left overs,etc
*Avoid the nut/seed butter, cashew yogurt, fish & avocado if want to adhere to "no protein/fat" first few hours of day (see above discussion on liver health)