JUICEfrom RAW Congratulations!!!! You've completed your juice cleanse. the Next step is to gradually get your body used to eating healthy and more of a RAW lifestyle. Salads, Fruits, Vegetables can be healthy and delicious. We've compiled a few recipes for you to start with that are delicious and nutritious. SNACKS. Raw Almonds and RAW Cashews are the easiest way to have a healthy snack. Try some Fruits and Vegetables throught the day. Celery or Apple with Peanut Butter Avocado with Lime and Salt Try replacing a meal a day with 1-2 green juices (Cold-Pressed preffered) You can call us at 1-888-461-0818 to order a customized post plan Juice cleanse.
NO BAKE ALMOND GRANOLA BARS Measuring spoons, small bowl, small plate 3 tablespoons raw oats 1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons unroasted almond butter ¾ teaspoon ground flax seeds Sprinkle of cinnamon to taste Combine all ingredients well until the maple and almond have coated the oats well. Press into a small dish and refrigerate until firm. One tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains approximately 1.8 grams of plant based omega-3s. 1 2
SPICED QUINOA Saucepan, measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife **Fresh Start Tip: Make extra quinoa to have on hand for the Quinoa Flax Tabouleh lunch option. ½ cup cooked quinoa 1 small diced apple 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (if you prefer a bit of silkiness) or 1 tablespoon maple syrup (if you prefer a bit of sweetness) Cook quinoa according to package. While still warm in saucepan, turn heat to low and add the apple, cinnamon, and coconut oil or maple syrup. Stir for a couple minutes over low het until evenly combined and cinnamon is fragrant. Cinnamon has been shown in numerous studies to lower blood sugar. 3 4
WHITE BEAN SALAD Knife, measuring spoons, medium bowl ½ cup unsalted white kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 1 cup mixed baby greens, or leafy green of your choice 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/8 avocado, diced 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon no salt seasoning Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. This dish is best when made ahead and allowed to marinate for several hours, but may be consumed immediately. Beans help control blood sugar levels to help keep cravings in check. 5 6
REFRESHING SALAD Knife, measuring spoons, medium bowl, small bowl 2 cups arugula, or leafy green of your choice Segments of ½ an orange ¼ avocado, chopped 1 tablespoon flax oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tsp no salt seasoning Combine the first three ingredients in a bowl and mix until evenly distributed. Combine the oil, vinegar, and seasoning in a bowl until mixed well and pour over greens. Mix well and enjoy. Arugula is considered a cruciferous vegetable, which contain glucosinolates compoundsthat have been shown in research to have anticancer properties. 7 8
QUINOA FLAX TABOULEH Saucepan, measuring cups, knife, measuring spoons, medium bowl ½ cup cooked quinoa (chilled) 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup cucumber, diced 2 tablespoons red onion, diced 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. This dish is best when made ahead and allowed to marinate for several hours, but may be consumed immediately. Quinoa is not a grain. It is a seed containing all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete plant source of protein. 9 10
WHITE KIDNEY BEAN LETTUCE CUPS Measuring cups, measuring spoons, small bowl Place ¼ cup white kidney beans in each butter lettuce cup. For the guacamole, in a bowl mash the avocado, cilantro, tomato, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and garlic together. Place ¼ cup of the guacamole in each butter lettuce cup and enjoy. Lettuce Cups 2 butter lettuce cups, rinsed ½ cup unsalted white kidney beans, drained and rinsed Cayenne Guacamole ½ cup diced avocado 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped ½ tomato, diced 1/8 ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your heat preference) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons lime juice Avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytonutrients important for eye health along with beneficial monounsaturated fats. 12
KALE SALAD Knife, measuring cups, measuring spoons, medium bowl 1 cup lacinto kale, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ avocado, cubed 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon no salt seasoning ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Place all ingredients, except the cherry tomatoes, in a bowl and massage well with hands until kale is softened and the avocado is mashed evenly throughout. Add the cherry tomatoes and mix together with a spoon. Per calorie, kale has more iron than beef. One cup also contains 10% of the recommended daily value of omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. 13 14
BLACK BEAN SALAD Knife, measuring cups, measuring spoons, medium bowl ½ cup unsalted black beans ¼ mango, diced ¼ avocado 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/8 ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your heat preference) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon red onion, diced Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. This dish is best when made ahead and allowed to marinate for several hours, but may be consumed immediately. One cup of black beans supply approximately 75% of the recommended daily value for dietary fiber. 15 16
Corn, Jicama and Pinapple Salsa Knife, measuring cups, measuring spoons, medium bowl 1½ cups finely chopped jicama 1 cup finely chopped fresh pinapple 1 cup niblet corn ½ cup diced green or red bell pepper 1 Habanero chile, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, minced Combine the jicama, pinapple, corn, bell pepper, Habanero chile, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor container. Process in 2 batches, using a few stop-and-start motions, for a relish-like consistency. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Makes 3½ cups. 17 18