The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast (65 page)
Authors: Mark Hyman
Tags: #Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets, #Health & Fitness / Body Cleansing & Detoxification
Low-sodium broth (vegetable or chicken)
Dijon mustard
Sea salt
Black pepper (peppercorns that you can freshly grind)
Detoxifying and anti-inflammatory herbs and spices, including turmeric, cayenne pepper, thyme, rosemary, chili powder, cumin, sage, oregano, onion powder, cinnamon, coriander, cilantro, paprika, and parsley
Below are a few basic cooking techniques that will allow you to make quick meals if you choose to replace any of the lunches or dinners from the 10-Day Detox.
Steam or sauté your vegetables and add some fresh or dried herbs or spices.
In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Place a steaming rack or basket over the water (you can get one at any grocery store for about $2).
Chop your veggies. Place them in the steaming rack, cover, and steam for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the vegetable and your desired level of tenderness. They should still be crunchy and bright colored.
Add your favorite seasonings and drizzle with olive oil and a little salt to taste. You can cook almost any vegetable this way. It’s easy. It’s delicious. And it takes almost no time at all.
Chop your veggies.
In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the veggies and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are cooked to your desired level of tenderness.
You can add onions, garlic, and/or mushrooms (shiitake are particularly tasty) to sautéed veggies to make them more flavorful. You might want to sauté these vegetables with a little salt first, then add the others.
