The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast (80 page)
Authors: Mark Hyman
Tags: #Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets, #Health & Fitness / Body Cleansing & Detoxification
4 snapper fillets (4 to 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
Chop the romaine and arugula and combine in a bowl with the avocado, sprouts, radishes, tomatoes, carrot, and beets. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard. Pour the dressing over the salad. Divide among 4 plates and set aside.
Prepare the grill, or use a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Brush each piece of fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. When the grill or skillet is hot, cook the fish for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serve on top of the salad with a lemon wedge on the side.
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 ounces snapper, 2 cups salad with dressing):
calories 330, fat 17 g, saturated fat 2 g, cholesterol 53 mg, fiber 7 g, protein 34 g, carbohydrate 12 g, sodium 146 mg
SIAN
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LAVORED
C
HICKEN
S
KEWERS
Serves: 4 Prep time: 35 to 60 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes
½ cup low-sodium, gluten-free tamari
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1½ teaspoons five-spice powder
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch strips
twelve 12-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Combine the ingredients in a large, shallow baking dish.
Thread the chicken onto the skewers, leaving about 2 inches at each end. Place the skewers in the baking dish, turning them to coat the chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. Cover the ends of the skewers with foil so they don’t burn.
Prepare the grill or preheat the broiler (if using the broiler, place the skewers on a broiler pan). Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Serve over a bed of Wilted Leafy Greens (see recipe below).
Nutritional analysis per serving (3 skewers):
calories 225, fat 9 g, saturated fat 2 g, cholesterol 98 mg, fiber 0 g, protein 37 g, carbohydrate 1 g, sodium 137 mg
ILTED
L
EAFY
G
REENS
Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes
4 cups kale, stems removed
4 cups watercress or mustard greens, stems removed
8 cups spinach
½ cup water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Tear the greens into 2- or 3-inch pieces. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the water, olive oil, and kale. Cover and let the kale wilt for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the watercress or mustard greens and allow them to wilt for another 1 to 2 minutes. Finally, add the spinach and let wilt for another 1 to 2 minutes. Drain any excess water, add salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 cups greens):
calories 128, fat 8 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 4 g, protein 6 g, carbohydrate 12 g, sodium 106 mg
