<h1 style="text-align: center;">Before You Get Started</h1> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Please follow the recipes and quantities but also keep in mind a few things. Everybody's taste will vary, and this will mean adjusting seasoning, herbs and spices to your personal liking and using some discretion. Also, recipe outcomes can be affected by the humidity in one’s kitchen. Everybody has a different oven, stove and blender and this can also change certain recipe outcomes. Please try to get comfortable</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">with </span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">making adjustments as needed, or reach out to me if you need some additional help. If there is an ingredient you don’t</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">like </span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">or cant find, then simply omit or substitute it. If there is something you would like to add to the recipe then feel free to make the recipes your own by adding your own personal desires! Enjoy☺</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The recipes are for 2 to share. If you are more active or need larger portion sizes, change the portion sizes accordingly.</span></p> <h2 class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1"><b>Three Day Clean Eating Plan</b></span></h2> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff;"><b><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11462" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-26-at-5.21.20-PM.png" alt="" width="983" height="575">DAY 1</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Start each day with a glass of warm water with some lemon juice (and a little raw honey if you like).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>If lemon juice doesn’t agree with you, have warm water on it’s own or warm water with some mint leaves or fennel seeds.</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><b>BREAKFAST:</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Scrambled eggs with sautéed vegetables</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">4 eggs</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp olive oil or butter</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt and black pepper to taste</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Fresh red chilli (optional)</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Break the eggs into a bowl and add the sea salt and black pepper and beat well using a fork.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Heat a large pan and add the butter/olive oil and once it’s warm pour the eggs in.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Let the eggs cook for a minute until it starts to set at the bottom of the pan and then with a wooden spoon gently stir the eggs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Keep stirring lightly, until eggs are cooked through.</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11472 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/scrambled-eggs-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Sautéed vegetables</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups sliced mushrooms</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 red pepper, diced or sliced</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt and black pepper to taste</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp olive oil/butter</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">In a separate pan, heat olive oil or butter and when warm add the mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Then add in the peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked.</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Serve the scrambled eggs with sautéed vegetables. </span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><b>SNACK</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Two pieces of fruit and 10 almonds/cashew nuts.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serves 2</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><b>LUNCH</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Spicy Mixed Bean Salad</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups mixed beans, cooked</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ cup chopped coriander leaves</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 tomatoes, diced</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1-cup cucumber, sliced</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ small avocado, diced</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups baby spinach</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ cup radish, quartered</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11469 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Mixed-salad-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Dressing:</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp extra virgin olive oil</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Lemon juice to taste</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt to taste</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 green chilli or red chilli chopped finely (or to taste)</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp cumin powder </span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 garlic clove, minced</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bottle and shake well to mix. In a large bowl add all the salad ingredients and pour the dressing over and mix well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Refrigerate or leave in a cool kitchen for 1-2 hours to allow the flavours to absorb.</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><b>SNACK</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Berries with yoghurt</b></span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 ½ cups natural yoghurt</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ cup berries</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp ground pumpkin/sunflower seeds </span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Divide the yoghurt between 2 bowls and spoon the berries and ground seeds over.</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">You can also use whole seeds instead of ground seeds.</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11466 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/berries-and-yogurt-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><b>DINNER</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Thai Style braised chicken with stir-fried pak choi and rice/quinoa</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Thai braised chicken</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">4 chicken drumsticks/thigh, skin removed</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">¼ cup coconut milk</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">¾ cup water</span></p> <p class="p3"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span class="s2"><img class="size-large wp-image-11473 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Thai-braised-chicken-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></span></strong></span></p> <p class="p3"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span class="s2">Marinade:</span></strong></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1-inch pieces of galangal (or ginger)</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cloves of garlic</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 stalk of lemongrass</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 kaffir lime leaves</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 green chilli (or to taste)</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">3 tbsp water (may need more)</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">To make the marinade blend all the ingredients in a blender.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>If it's too thick you can add some more water.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Rub the marinade on to the chicken pieces and leave to marinate for 2-3 hours.</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Heat a large pan and place the chicken pieces in it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Pour the coconut milk and water over, cover with lid and cook on a low heat for about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked. </span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Stir-fried Pak choi</b></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">4 heads of pak choi, washed and cut</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tbsp tamari</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cloves of garlic, chopped</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Red chilli flakes (optional)</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp olive oil</span></p> <p class="p7" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="s3">Heat the olive oil </span><span class="s1">over medium heat in a frying pan. Add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then add in the pak choi and cook about 3 minutes. Mix in the tamari sauce and chilis (optional).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serve immediately. </span></span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">If you don’t get pak choi where you live, you can use spinach, cabbage and celery.</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Serve the Thai chicken with pak choi and brown rice</span></p> <h1 class="p2" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;"><b>DAY 2</b></span></h1> <p class="p4" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;"><b>BREAKFAST:</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Apple Smoothie</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 ½ cups coconut water, almond milk or milk</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Handful of baby spinach</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">4 tbsp oats</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 apple</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp chia seeds</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">6 cashew nuts</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Ice (optional)</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>If you don’t have a high-speed blender, first blend the seeds, spinach and coconut water and then add in the other ingredients.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serve immediately.</span></p> <p class="p4" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11464 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/apple-smoothie-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></p> <p class="p4" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;"><b>SNACK</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Two pieces of fruit and 10 nuts (for two)</span></p> <p class="p6" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;"><b>LUNCH</b></span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Red lentils and vegetable soup</b></span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ cup red lentils, soaked for 3-4 hours and rinsed</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 small onion, chopped</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cloves of garlic, chopped</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ inch ginger, grated</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp curry powder (or to taste)</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ tsp cumin powder</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 carrot, diced</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 celery stick, sliced</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 tomatoes, diced finely</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tbsp olive oil or butter</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">4 cups vegetable stock</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups baby spinach, chopped</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt to taste</span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Green chilli, chopped to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">In a large pot heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic, ginger, celery and onions until soft and brown in color.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Next add the tomatoes, cumin powder, curry powder, sea salt and chilli and cook for 4-5 minutes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Then add the carrot, vegetable stock, spinach and lentils, cover with a lid and bring to boil.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Then lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until cooked. This is a thick soup and if you want it to be thinner you can add some more water. </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">You can either have the soup chunky or blend with the hand held blender to have a smooth soup.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serve with quinoa or brown rice.</span></p> <p class="p4" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;"><b>SNACK</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Guacamole with vegetable sticks or tortilla chips</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><img class="size-large wp-image-11475 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Guacamole-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="647"></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 small ripe avocado ~ lightly mashed</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Small bunch of coriander ~ finely chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Lemon juice to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ tsp freshly ground cumin</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 small ripe tomato ~ finely chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">¼ red onion ~ finely chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 small green chilli, finely chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Combine the above ingredients in a large bowl and serve with vegetable sticks or tortilla chips.</span></p> <p class="p6" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;"><b>DINNER</b></span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Baked Salmon with maple syrup </b></span></p> <p class="p9" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 salmon fillet (each about 100 grams) ½ onion, sliced</span></p> <p class="p9" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span class="s2">Marinade:</span></strong></span></p> <p class="p9" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="s1">1 tbsp maple syrup ½ tbsp grated ginger 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp tamari</span><span class="s3">(or soy sauce)</span></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Cayenne pepper (optional)</span></p> <p class="p9" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Cook the marinade in a saucepan and let it thicken, takes about 3-4 minutes. </span></p> <p class="p9" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Layer the sliced onions at the bottom of a baking dish and place the salmon fillet over. </span></p> <p class="p9" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Pour the marinade (and sprinkle cayenne pepper) over the salmon and bake covered with foil for about 25 minutes at 180˚C. Then remove the foil and let it grill for about 5-8 minutes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s3"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Serve with a large side salad made with 2 tomatoes, 2 cups cucumber, 2 carrots and 2 cups baby spinach.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span> </span> </span></p> <h1 class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 24pt; color: #008000;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11474 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/salmon-maple-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></h1> <h1 class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 24pt; color: #008000;"><b>DAY 3</b></span></h1> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;"><b>BREAKFAST</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Pear Yoghurt Parfait</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 ½ cups yoghurt ½ cup granola 1 pear, diced 1 tsp pumpkin seeds </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">In two bowls layer the granola, then the yoghurt, then the fruit and sprinkle over with pumpkin seeds</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11468 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pear-yougurt-parfait-1-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;"><b>SNACK</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Two pieces of fruit and 10 almonds/cashew nuts.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serves 2</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;"><b>LUNCH</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Curried Prawn Salad</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tbsp olive oil</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Chili flakes to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Lemon juice to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp curry powder</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">250 grams prawns, </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Mix the above ingredients to make the marinade and marinate the prawns for 2-3 hours. Pan-fry the prawns until cooked, and let them cool. As the prawns are marinated in olive oil, you don’t need any additional oil to cook it. </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11470 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/prawn-salad-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;"><b>Salad:</b> </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups rocket leaves or baby spinach</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 pepper sliced</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1-cup cherry tomatoes halved </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Assemble the salad by layering the salad leaves, tomatoes, pepper and prawns in a plate or large bowl. Serve with a small bowl of brown rice or quinoa.</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;"><b>SNACK</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Chickpea bowl</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 cup boiled chickpeas</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tomato, chopped finely</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 small potato, boiled and diced</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">¼ cup chopped coriander</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ small onion, chopped finely</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ cup pomegranate seeds</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tbsp roasted peanuts (optional)</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><img class="size-large wp-image-11465 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/chickpea-chaat-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="863" height="575"></b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Dressing:</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp tamarind paste (or to taste)</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">¼ cup natural organic yoghurt</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 green chilli, chopped finely</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Mix the chaat dressing in a bowl. </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">In a large bowl combine the ingredients with the dressing and serve in two bowls</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;"><b>DINNER</b></span></p> <p class="p8" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Mexican Bean Soup </b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tbsp olive oil</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cloves garlic, chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 small red onion, chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 red pepper, diced</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">3 tomatoes</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ -cup cooked corn</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups cooked beans (black or kidney beans)</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups water </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tsp freshly ground cumin</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sea salt and black pepper to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 14pt;">Avocado salsa (optional):</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ small avocado, diced</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">¼ onion, chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ tomato, diced</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Coriander leaves, chopped</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Lemon juice, sea salt and chopped green chilis to taste</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><img class="wp-image-11479 aligncenter" src="https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Mexican-bean-soup-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="865" height="576"></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Blend the tomatoes with 2 tbsp of water in a blender. </span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">In a large pan heat, the oil and lightly sauté the onions and garlic. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Then add the blended tomatoes and the spices and cook for 3-5 minutes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Next add the beans, red pepper and water and cover, leave to simmer until the beans are soft and have absorbed the flavours, around 15 minutes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Then add in the corn and cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes adding more water if necessary.</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Make an avocado salsa; mix the avocado, red onion, coriander, green chilis and lemon juice in a bowl. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serve the soup in large bowls and garnish with avocado salsa.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serve with a small portion of quinoa or brown rice.</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;"><b>Immune Booster Drink</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Ginger and turmeric latte</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">About 1 inch of fresh ginger</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">1 inch of fresh turmeric</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">½ tsp cinnamon powder</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Pinch of black pepper 2 cups milk</span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Blend all the ingredients in a blender and then heat it in a pan.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Serve warm.</span></p> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>ABOUT SUJATA DIN:</strong></span> <p class="p1" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">Sujata Din is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Cancer Coach based in London. Sujata assists clients worldwide via individual consultations either in person, by Skype or phone. She equips clients with the tools, information and strategies that lead them to better health, higher energy levels and ultimately a happier disposition. She offers individual health and nutrition consultations, leads workshops on nutrition, cooking demonstrations and pantry overhauls.</span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.optimum-nutrition.org">www.sujatadin.com</a></span></p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="mailto:sujata@optimum-nutrition.org">sujata@optimum-nutrition.org</a></span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">+ 44 78 34767915</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Disclaimer:</b></span></p> <p class="p5" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;">I am not a medical doctor, dietician, nor nutritionist. I make no claims to any specialized medical training, nor do I dispense medical advice or prescriptions. This content is not intended to diagnose or treat any diseases. It is intended to be provided for informational, educational, and self-empowerment purposes ONLY. Please consult with your wellness team, and then make your own well-informed decisions based on what is best for your unique genetics, culture, conditions, and stage of life.</span></p>