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Doing a detox is a great way to begin the New Year. It doesn't have to be hard and you don't have to feel deprived. There are plenty of delicious, healthy foods you can indulge in to your heart’s content.

2 WEEK DETOX FOODS

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•    Vegetables – both raw (salads) and cooked
•    Fruit
•    Healthy sources of animal protein such as fish, poultry and eggs (free range or organic is preferable)
•    Healthy sources of plant protein such as beans, peas and lentils.
•    Healthy grains such as brown rice, corn, quinoa and amaranth.
•    Healthy fats such as raw nuts and seeds, extra virgin olive oil and avocados.
•    Raw vegetable juices.  One glass of raw vegetable juice should be consumed each day.

FOODS TO AVOID

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•    Alcohol
•    Sugar
•    Red meat
•    Wheat
•    Cow’s milk
•    Margarine
•    All vegetable oil except extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed flaxseed, macadamia or coconut oil.
•    Any food containing artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

Sample menu

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Breakfast - 1 bowl gluten free muesli with rice, soy or almond milk
Lunch - Green salad served with canned tuna or salmon
Dinner - Chickpea and vegetable curry


If you would like to undertake a more thorough detox, see our book “The Ultimate Detox”. 

This book contains:
•    A 2-week meal plan and recipes to eliminate toxins from your bowel, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system and skin.
•    Delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
•    Raw vegetable juice recipes for each of the body’s detoxification systems.
•    Superfoods, natural antibiotics and herbs that will speed up the elimination of toxins and strengthen your immune system.
•    Dr Cabot’s special Detoxifying Revitalizing Soup Recipe.