Revitalizing Detox Medley – Put yourself back on track

Portion: For 2 adults

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ease of making: Beginner

Important Note: This preparation is –

a. Oil Free

b. No-added sugar [all-natural sugar as present in fruits]

c. Dairy Free [yoghurt is optional, as an accompaniment]

d. Egg Free

e. Meat Free

I. INGREDIENTS

Fruits:

1. Fresh Green Apple (1 big – full – cut into medium sized dices) [rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenol, reduced risk of colon cancer]

2. Fresh Red Apple (2 big – full – cut into medium sized dices) [we all know from our childhood the famous saying - “An apple a day keeps doctor away”]

3. Fresh blueberries (1 big bowl – full – as it is) [reduces the bad cholesterol and increases heart health]

4. Avocado (1 big – full – cut into medium sized dices) [lots of potassium, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides level]

Herbs:Fresh Peppermint Herb (5 to 6 twigs – all leaves, stacked and rolled together then shred) [cooling and calming agent, increases secretion of bile flow for healthy digestion]

Seeds/Nuts/Dry fruits:

1. Walnut (5 to 6 pieces - hand broken) [supports weight control, rich source of Omega-3]

2. Almonds (7 to 8 pieces – cut into 2 to 3 pieces each) [good source of Vitamin E, prevents cardiovascular diseases]

3. Dried Apricots (6 to 7 – as it is) [catalyses breakdown of fatty acids]

4. Dried Cranberries (2 teaspoon – as it is) [rich source of Vitamin A & C]

Condiments:Salt (add to taste – iodised – low sodium) [provides rehydration and muscle movement]

Spices:

1. Cinnamon powder (1 teaspoon) [lowers blood sugar and reduces risk of heart diseases]

2. Nutmeg powder (half of a teaspoon) [detoxifier, improves kidney health ]

Accompaniment: Fresh yoghurt in a small, separate bowl (consider taking low fat or zero fat yoghurt) [good for bone health and improves digestion]

II. METHOD

1. Put all the cut fruits (green apple, red apple, blueberries, avocado) in a big mixing bowl

2. Add walnuts, almonds and dried apricots into it and give it a gentle mix

3. Gradually sprinkle some salt, nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder and lightly mix

4. Sprinkle peppermint onto the dish

III. RELISH

Enjoy the crunchiness of apples, zest of peppermint and spiciness of cinnamon and nutmeg, share this dish of good health with your family and friends.

Keep sharing, keep learning.

Cheers!

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