Healthy Recipes for Recovering from Summertime Excess

Summer is a time of self-indulgence: barbecue, ice cream, cocktails on the beach and but are all part of the outdoor spell. However, once the holidays are over, it's common to feel the need to detox the body and regain healthy habits. Here are some light and nutritious recipes to help you feel refreshed after the excesses of summer.

Detoxifying Green Smoothie
Green smoothies taste refreshing and are a great way to hydrate while filling the body with vital nutrients. The drink is made using some ingredients such as ginger, lemon, green apple, cucumber and spinach which are known for their cleansing effects.



Ingredients:

1 cup fresh spinach leaves.
1/2 courgette (cucumber)
1 green apple
Juice squeezed from 1 lemon - should be enough for about 1 tablespoon.
A small piece of fresh peeled ginger root (about 2 cm)
water or coconut water to taste (one full glass).


Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a blender when blending until smooth. You can add ice if you prefer the drink colder. This smoothie works best for your breakfast as it can energise you throughout the day and also flushes toxins out of your body.



Quinoa and Vegetable Detox Salad

Quinoa is a superfood high in protein and fibre which makes it an excellent base for a detox salad. Add fresh veggies and light dressing as for a healthy and satiating lunch.

Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 grated carrot
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ of purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ avocado, diced
- handful of fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Mix the cooked quinoa with the vegetables in a large bowl. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper separately and pour over the salad. Mix well. This salad is a light but filling option.

3 carrot sticks with homemade hummus.

This homemade hummus is not only easy to make, but also a healthy source of protein and fibre.

Ingredients:
- 2 large carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt

Preparation:
In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt until smooth. Serve with carrot sticks and enjoy a healthy snack!

These recipes will not only help you detoxify your body after the holidays, but they are also delicious and easy to prepare. Add these meals to your regular diet and get back to your healthy eating habits to feel good inside and out.

Have a good diet full of vitality!