Detox diet: menu for Wednesday

The detox diet is known for its detoxifying power associated with weight loss. However, there are many variations of menus and ingredients. “The aim of diet is the identification, elimination and reduction of toxins (antinutrients), taste modulation and recovery of the organism’s functional activity, correcting digestive functions and the altered permeability of the intestine”, explains the functional nutritionist Helouse Odebrecht.

important precautions

As it is impossible to shield the body against these stressful agents, it is advisable to go on a diet eventually, to promote a general cleaning of the body. It is important to mention that the diet detox should not be carried out for long periods and that, after the end of the days established by the nutritionist, a balanced and healthy diet should be maintained.

Detox menu for Wednesday

See below the menu prepared by nutritionist Renata Fidelis!

Breakfast

• 250 ml of mango juice with strawberry

Morning snack

Lunch

• Mandioquinha soup with broccoli and chicken
• 200 ml of orange juice

Afternoon snack

• 1 cup of chamomile tea

To have lunch

• Carrot soup with meat

Supper

• 200 ml of skimmed milk beaten with 1 tablespoon of avocado

Carrot soup

Ingredients

• 6 carrots peeled and cut into thick slices
• 1 peeled and chopped onion
• 1 turnip, peeled and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 750 ml of water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt, black pepper and chopped chives to taste

Method of preparation

In a pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, turnips and water. Cover and let it boil for 15 minutes. Season with salt and Black pepper. Let it boil for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat. Expect to cool down and hit the blender. Return the soup to the pot and heat through. Place the soup on plates, add the chives and serve.