The Annual goop Detox

The annual goop detox

The Annual goop Detox

It’s that time again…time to stash the leftover holiday treats in the back of the freezer and cork the wine. After even just a week of following an elimination-based diet, we feel a bit more in control over cravings, significantly clearer in the head, and often a few pounds lighter. Most importantly, it’s a good way to set a healthy precedent for the year to come. While this isn’t a deep, deep detox, it’s a great way to give your digestive system a breather and break bad eating and addiction patterns that probably set in over the holidays (if you’re anything like us).

THE DETOX

This year, we decided to go a bit lighter on the grains—but we wanted to do it without going overly ascetic. We came up with some good solutions for filling and hearty meals that won’t leave you hungry during these colder months. And we teamed up with San Francisco’s Native Juice and LA’s Kore Kitchen for some delicious smoothie and juice recipes that are easy to superpower with supplements, should you need an extra kick in the pants. (Kore does a full, super clean meal delivery in LA, while Native Juice offers healthy snacks and lunches.)
As always, the rules are simple (but tough). Just say no to: alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and nightshades (white, blue, red, and yellow potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant). If you don’t want to cook, Dr. Junger’s 21-Day Clean Program is a great option, since it’s two shakes per day (breakfast, dinner) with a clean lunch in between that’s easy to source from a salad bar.
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DOES DETOXING REALLY WORK?

Yes. While it’s true that our bodies are great at detoxing on their own, it’s also true that these days, our environment and food system is overloaded with toxic and synthetic chemicals, making it tough for our systems to keep up. Detoxing is a nebulous and overly-marketed concept, though, and there’s a lot of crap out there, so we asked Bruce Lourie, co-author of Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things and Toxin Toxout: Getting Harmful Chemicals Out of Our Bodies and Our World for his two cents. In the latter, Lourie and his co-author, Rick Smith, exposed themselves to high quantities of pesticides and chemicals from personal care products, tested their blood and sweat, and then tried various things to flush the toxins out. The results are fascinating (and funny), and so we asked Lourie some questions.

WAYS TO HELP YOUR BODY ALONG

You want to keep your digestive system moving, so drink plenty of water (hot water in the morning is key), and think about kicking the week off with a colonic—they definitely get things going. We also try to get to the spa for a handful of treatments: Anything that gets the lymphatic system moving is clutch, and IR saunas are particularly great (and effective) as sweat is one of our body’s most effective means for flushing toxins. We rounded up our favorite spots for all.

Main Dishes

Roasted Kabocha Soup

Roasted Kabocha Soup

This warming winter soup has a good kick of ginger, which helps stimulate digestion. Use the second half in the lentil salad.
Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Salad

Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Salad

This is a detox-friendly version of one of our favorites, a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich.
Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad

Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad

This salad is pretty quick to put together, and sits well, which makes it a perfect packed lunch for work. Add grilled chicken or steamed fish for a heartier meal.
Leek and Celery Root Soup

Leek and Celery Root Soup

Celery root replaced potatoes in this detox version of vichyssoise. It can easily be made vegan with vegetable stock, and any root vegetable can replace the celery root.
Seared Halibut with Lentils, Kale, and Salsa Verde

Seared Halibut with Lentils, Kale, and Salsa Verde

This may seem intimidating, but once the lentils are done, it’s simple to put together. This recipe makes extra lentils: They are wonderful in a salad or blended into a soup the next day.
Braised Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots, Arugula & Avocado

Braised Lentil Salad with Roasted Kabocha, Arugula & Avocado

This is the perfect way to use leftover braised lentils and roasted squash. Feel free to add whatever seeds or vegetables you have on hand.
Grilled Zucchini Socca Tacos

Grilled Zucchini Socca Tacos

These vegan tacos are so satisfying you won’t miss the corn or wheat flour of standard tortillas.
Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup

This vegan soup is clean and bright from the cilantro and lime, but robust enough to keep you full between meals.
Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

This dish feels like a carbo load but is completely grain free. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand, or try adding cooked chicken or fish.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Coconut Oil & Seeds

Spaghetti Squash w/Coconut Oil

Spaghetti squash is a great detox substitute for pasta, but also makes a delicious and comforting lunch when simply roasted. Use a mix of any toasted nuts (chopped) and seeds you like.
Chicken Kefta Wraps

Chicken Kefta Wraps

These Middle Eastern kebabs are light but filling, and have great depth of flavor from the mix of fresh herbs and dried spices. Wrap each kebab in a lettuce leaf with cucumber and fresh herbs.
Thai Curry Soup

Thai Curry Soup

Make your own curry paste, or be sure to use one that is gluten free and shellfish free. We like Thai Kitchen brand. If you can find thai basil, use it chopped as a garnish along with the cilantro.
Cauliflower Black Bean Bowl with Kale Guacomole

Cauliflower Black Bean Bowl with Kale Guacomole

This quick and easy dish is a perfect dinner after a long day. The kale guacamole makes a great snack with raw veggies.

Smoothies

Kore Berry Mint Kiss Smoothie

Kore Berry Mint Kiss Smoothie

This smoothie is Antioxidant-rich and encourages healthy hair, skin and nails. Try it with 2 cups coconut water instead of almond milk, and skip the stevia for a more refreshing and lighter version.
Kore Hula Hydrator Smoothie

Kore Hula Hydrator Smoothie

This smoothie is hydrating, alkalizing, and energizing. Buy two young thai coconuts and use the water and the meat for this recipe. You can also find coconut meat in the frozen section of certain health food stores.
Kore Carrot Cake Shake

Kore Carrot Cake Shake

This smoothie helps balance blood sugar and encourages healthy digestion. To make your own fresh carrot juice, blend 1/2 lb carrots in your blender and strain with a nut milk bag. If your banana isn’t frozen, add a handful of ice.
Kore Strawberry Gingersnap Smoothie

Kore Strawberry Gingersnap Smoothie

This smoothie is anti-inflammatory, boosts immunity, and soothes digestion. Make your own almond milk for added nutrients—1 cup of soaked raw almonds blended with 3 cups of water, strained with a nut milk bag.

Juices

Godzilla Native Juice

Godzilla Native Juice

Dandelion is great for detoxing because it is rich in antioxidants, acts as a mild laxative that aids digestion, and helps balance the beneficial bacteria in our intestines.
House Special Native Juice

House Special Native Juice

The combo of kale, dandelion and parsley makes this perfect for detoxing. Don’t skimp on the lemon—you need it to balance all those leafy greens!
Beet Down Native Juice

Beet Down Native Juice

This juice is naturally sweet from the carrot, beet and orange. Adjust the amount of ginger to suit your tastes—add more if you like it hot, and less if you prefer it as more of an accent.
Kale in Comparison Native Juice

Kale in Comparison Native Juice

Fennel is a natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory, and mint is beneficial for respiratory issues. Depending on how sweet you like your juice you can add more apple and less cucumber.

Snacks

Clean Granola

Clean Granola

This granola is totally addictive. Baking it over a long time in a low oven makes it super crunchy, and it’s detox-friendly so you can snack guilt-free. Eat with milk, over yogurt in a parfait, or plain by the handful.
Hummus

Hummus

This quick and easy hummus is a great base recipe, and you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen. It’s great as is, but feel free to dress it up with different spices, blend in roasted beets, or top with toasted pine nuts and chile oil.

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