Skin Detox Smoothie The meal replacement smoothie was inspired by the recipe from the book Spent

by Frank Lipman, M.D. His dietary plan begins every day with this smoothie. have added some skin! clearing ingredients to this already delicio"s smoothie. #o" can en$oy this drink instead of a breakfast on a r"n. %&'(D (%TS) * c"p almond milk *+ drops organic vanilla e,tract *- . teaspoon agava syr"p or a few drops of stevia syr"p * teaspoon apple cider vinegar * teaspoon organic e,tra virgin olive oil * teaspoon organic fla, seed oil * teaspoon wheatgrass or spir"lina powder . tablespoons wheat bran * apple, peeled, cored, and c"t into ch"nks M(TH/D) 0ombine all ingredients in a blender and process "ntil smooth. #o" can add more water if yo" like yo"r smoothies to be more like a $"ice. (n$oy yo"r preparation immediately as this smoothie doesn1t store well and will o,idi2e 3"ickly beca"se of the apple content. Clear Skin Morning Tea Dried chamomile, nettle, and go$i berry powder are available from most health food stores. This blend makes * week s"pply if yo" drink "p to three c"ps a day. %&'(D (%TS) * c"p loose green tea, preferably organic *- ; c"p dried nettle leaves *- ; c"p go$i berry powder *- ; c"p wheatgrass powder . tablespoon dried chamomile flowers *- . teaspoon ginger powder or *- . inch fresh ginger root M(TH/D) 0ombine all ingredients in the glass $ar and shake vigoro"sly to make a "niform blend. To prepare a tea, take a heaping teaspoon of herbal blend per c"p. #o" can also make ice tea with this fragrant, absol"tely delicio"s tea4 Avocado and Banana Smoothie @lant proteins, potassi"m, fibre and omega!< fatty acids are essential for healthy skin. Linseed oil adds no"rishment to tired, lackl"stre skin that is prone to redness. %&'(D (%TS *- . avocado 6"se the remaining half for a salad or a healthy avocado sandwich7 * tablespoon linseed oil * medi"m banana * c"p nat"ral apple $"ice

Omega-3 Smoothie 0lear skin in a glass4 (n$oy this skin! smoothing, heart!protecting drink daily to see res"lts as early as within si, days. #o" can cr"sh and grind fla,seeds in a coffee grinder. 'eady!made gro"nd fla,seeds can go rancid very 3"ickly. %&'(D (%TS) * tablespoon gro"nd fla,seeds * ripe medi"m banana 5 c"p bl"eberries 6 fresh or fro2en7 8 c"p plain low!fat yog"rt 5 c"p soy milk 9 dash of vanilla s"gar : c"p cr"shed ice M(TH/D) 0ombine all ingredients in a blender, process "ntil smooth, and drink or eat with a spoon.

Clear Skin Smoothie Hemp seed powder is an e,cellent so"rce of complete plant proteins as well as omega!< and omega!= essential fatty acids. Dandelion greens are e,cellent for the liver as they promote the flow of bile and help decongest this vital organ. 9vocado contains a powerf"l blend of antio,idants that help maintain skin clarity while cocon"t milk contains potassi"m, another water!p"rging ingredient. %&'(D (%TS * tablespoon hemp seed powder *- . c"p fresh or fro2en bl"eberries >!= fresh dandelion leaves * c"p cocon"t milk M(TH/D 0ombine all ingredients in a t"mbler and add * c"p filtered water. ?lend "ntil smooth. Cocoa and Mango Skin Friend 0ocoa powder contains a powerf"l blend of antio,idants that help ne"trali2e inflammation and negative impact of less!than!p"re environment. Mango is rich in vitamin 0 and fresh mint adds a refreshing taste to this delicio"s blend. %&'(D (%TS * c"p &reek yog"rt * c"p fro2en mango c"bes or *- . fresh mango *- . c"p orange $"ice

* c"p filtered water M(TH/D 0ombine all ingredients in a blender and process "ntil smooth.

* tablespoon raw cocoa powder <!; fresh mint leaves 6optional7 * c"p water M(TH/D 0ombine all ingredients in a blender and process "ntil smooth Cocon t and !ear Skin ! ri"ier 0ocon"t and cabbage rarely work together well in one dish, b"t thanks to the pear and apple they combine to a delicio"s meal in a glass. %&'(D (%TS * c"p cocon"t milk * pear, sliced and deseeded * apple, sliced and deseeded *- . c"p white cabbage, shredded *- c"p spinach, fresh or fro2en 6optional7 * c"p filtered water M(TH/D 0ombine all ingredients in a t"mbler and process "ntil smooth. Drink in the morning or in the afternoon as a snack.

Berry Cleansing Liver Boost The powerf"l blend of antio,idants helps cleanse the liver from to,ins. Ahen the liver is not capable of dealing with to,ic onsla"ght, then skin, as the body1s biggest organ of elimination, steps in to help eliminate the to,ins. The res"lt "s"ally shows "p as blemishes, clogged pores and ro"gh, "neven comple,ion. ?erries also help absorb the borage oil which has a very ac3"ired taste. %&'(D (%TS . tablespoons borage 6starflower7 oil *- . c"p fresh or fro2en strawberries *- . c"p fresh or fro2en bl"eberries *- . c"p fresh or fro2en raspberries *- . banana *- . c"p cabbage, shredded * c"p filtered water or green tea M(TH/D 0ombine all ingredients in a t"mbler and process "ntil smooth. Drink in the morning for a complete breakfast on the r"n. Skin Detox Fr it Salad This salad makes it easy to incorporate some of the most delicio"s vitamin 9!rich fr"its into yo"r diet. Feel free to replace and s"bstit"te the ingredients according to the selection in yo"r area. always recommend choosing locally grown, organic fr"it and vegetables in season beca"se they contain more beneficial vitamins and minerals than air!freighted prod"ce that ripens in the wareho"se. %&'(D (%TS) *- . medi"m cantalo"pe, c"t in ch"nks, peeled < ripe apricots, stoned and c"t in half *+ cherries, stoned *- . large mango, peeled and stoned, c"t in ch"nks . large peaches, stoned, c"t in c"bes *- ; watermelon, scooped . teaspoons pine n"ts or almonds M(TH/D) 0ombine the ingredients in the large non!metal bowl, season with stevia or agava syr"p, sprinkle with pine n"ts or almonds, and en$oy as a dinner replacement4 Clear Skin S mmer Salad This is a variation of the winter salad altho"gh in the s"mmer yo" are free to "se vario"s fresh fr"it and berries. %&'(D (%TS > tablespoons oatmeal

Clear Skin #inter Salad This salad is rich in fibre and skin!no"rishing vitamins and minerals. 9ltho"gh yo" can easily add fresh berries which are easily available in winter time these days, consider "sing local, seasonal ingredients. This helps red"ce the carbon footprint of yo"r diet and also diminishes yo"r e,pos"re to preservative gases and airplane gasoline vapo"rs from fresh prod"ce that has crossed the globe to reach yo"r stomach. %&'(D (%TS < tablespoons oatmeal . tablespoon carrot, grated . apples, grated . tablespoons gro"nd almonds or other n"ts * tablespoon honey B"ice of * lemon M(TH/D 9dd *- . c"p cold water to the oatmeal and leave for >!*+ min"tes 6yo" can shower in the meantime7. 9dd remaining ingredients and stir well. (at as a breakfast or an afternoon snack. Detoxi"ying Salad $ith !otato and Carrots 'aw potato is 3"ite delicio"s, especially if yo" "se organic, starchy varieties. @otatoes are rich in vitamin 0 and potassi"m, and in raw form they are brimming with sol"ble fibre and

*>+!.++ g fresh berries 6strawberries, bl"eberries, cherries, raspberries or blackberries7 * tablespoon honey . tablespoons gro"nd almonds or other n"ts 6e,cept pean"ts7 * banana 6optional7 M(TH/D 9dd *- . c"p cold water to the oatmeal and leave for >!*+ min"tes 6yo" can shower in the meantime7. 9dd remaining ingredients and stir well. (at as a breakfast or an afternoon snack. Skin ! ri"ying Salad $ith %og rt This salad will swipe yo"r body clean of any to,ic $"nk. ?rimming f"ll with fresh, biologically active vitamin 0, it helps p"rify the blood and remove to,ic $"nk from the bowels. %&'(D (%TS * c"p shredded white or red cabbage . carrots, grated or shredded . apples, grated *- . c"p &reek yog"rt 6"nsweetened, "nscented7 M(TH/D 0ombine all ingredients and stir well. (at as a breakfast or a n"tritio"s snack.

lack high glycaemic inde, of cooked potatoes. %&'(D (%TS * medi"m potato, peeled *!. medi"m carrots, peeled * c"p shredded white or red cabbage . tablespoons e,tra virgin olive or grape seed oil B"ice of *- . lemon 6optional7 M(TH/D &rate potato and carrots, combine in a bowl and add the cabbage. 9dd the oil and s3"ee2e the lemon. Stir well. Cleansing Salad $ith Dried !r nes @r"nes help rebalance intestinal flora and remove to,ic $"nk from the colon, while carrots enrich the skin with clarifying pro!vitamin 9. %&'(D (%TS *- . c"p dried pr"nes * c"p water .!< medi"m carrots B"ice of *- . lemon * teaspoon honey * c"p &reek yog"rt M(TH/D Soak the pr"nes in water "ntil $"icy and tender, and then finely chop them. Shred the carrots and combine with pr"nes. 9dd lemon $"ice, honey and yog"rt. (n$oy as a breakfast or a n"tritio"s snack. A''le and ( ts Salad %"ts are important so"rces of skin!friendly essential fatty acids, vitamins and fibre, while apple pectin helps normali2e intestinal flora and wipe off any imp"rities clinging to yo"r body. %&'(D (%TS *- . c"p oatmeal or spelt flakes * c"p water . medi"m apples . medi"m carrots *- . c"p waln"ts or almonds * c"p &reek yog"rt M(TH/D Soak the oatmeal or spelt in water for *+!*> min"tes. &rate apples and carrots, combine with oatmeal 6discard any e,tra water if it makes the salad too r"nny7 and add the n"ts. Season with &reek yog"rt and en$oy.

!r ne and &oney S'read This easy!to!make skin cleansing spread is delicio"s with gl"ten!free crisps or flat bread. %&'(D (%TS . c"ps dried pr"nes 6make s"re to remove pits if necessary7 . c"ps water *- . c"p oatmeal B"ice of *- . lemon * teaspoon honey *- . c"p &reek yog"rt M(TH/D Soak the pr"nes in water "ntil tender. Soak oatmeal in water for *+!*> min"tes. Csing food processor, make a p"ree 6"sing remaining water7, add oatmeal and remaining ingredients. Stir well. (n$oy as a topping for a cereal or with gl"ten!free toasts and crisps.

)oot Delight Salad 0elery, carrots, t"rnips and other root vegetables literally swipe all imp"rities from yo"r bowels and they are also partic"larly rich in vitamin 0. partic"larly like ?ritish swede, a cross between cabbage and t"rnip, b"t yo" can also "se any other fleshy, ro"nd root s"ch as r"tabaga, or yellow t"rnip. 9ll root vegetables sho"ld ideally come from organic or at least local farms, as they readily absorb pesticides and other to,ins from the soil. %&'(D (%TS . medi"m carrots * celery root * medi"m swede or t"rnip .!< twigs of dill or parsley * tablespoon e,tra!virgin olive oil B"ice of *- . lemon * teaspoon organic maple sir"p 6optional7 M(TH/D @eel and finely grate the root vegetables. 9dd the rest of ingredients and season with fresh herbs and olive oil. Dita!Ma, Salad with Season Degetables This salad pairs easily with any main dish yo" may be cooking for yo"r dinner, and with an addition of a healthy sandwich 6the one that contains no fatty, processed meats and hard cheeses7 makes a perfect, skin!clearing l"nch. %&'(D (%TS 6makes * portion7 *- . large c"c"mber . tomatoes . apples * carrot *- . celery root 6or any other seasonal root vegetable yo" have access to7 *- . c"p fresh or fro2en green peas 6not canned7 M(TH/D 0hop the c"c"mber and tomatoes, grate the apple 6with skin7, carrot and the celery, and add green peas. Season with lemon $"ice and e,tra virgin olive oil as well as any fresh herbs yo" have at yo"r disposal. Avocado and ( t S'read 9vocados are ama2ingly good for all skin types, b"t eat them in moderation as they are 3"ite calorific. %"ts are rich in fibre and vitamins 9, 0 and (. (n$oy this recipe as a topping for a toast or as a side dish. %&'(D (%TS * avocado *- . c"p waln"ts or almonds . tablespoons e,tra virgin olive oil M(TH/D @eel the avocado and remove the pit. Here1s a mess!free way to prepare the avocad for eating) c"t it in 3"arters, remove the pit and peel off the skin. &ro"nd the n"ts

Carrot and !ear Salad $ith Cran*erries 0ranberries are rich in antio,idant s"perpowers helping p"rify o"r skin and normali2e the workings of "rine tract 6essential for timely elimination of to,ins7. %&'(D (%TS *- ; medi"m white or red cabbage . medi"m carrots * c"p fresh or fro2en cranberries . tablespoons honey M(TH/D Shred the cabbage, grate the carrot, add the cranberries and season with honey. (n$oy as a n"tritio"s snack or a side dish with steamed fish.

0leansing Salad with @"mpkin @"mpkin is one of the richest plant so"rces of skin!clearing 2inc, and when combined with vitamin 0 and fibre from apples, it creates a powerf"l force against blemishes and other skin imperfections. %&'(D (%TS . large apples >!= ch"nks of fresh p"mpkin B"ice of *- . lemon * tablespoon honey M(TH/D &rate the apple and the p"mpkin, s3"ee2e the lemon, stir in the honey and en$oy as a snack or a dessert.

Beetroot Salad $ith ( ts ?eetroot is rich in potent antio,idants and n"trients, incl"ding magnesi"m, sodi"m, potassi"m, vitamin 0, and betaine, which is important for cardiovasc"lar and liver health. ?eet $"ice in partic"lar is very beneficial for the tired liver that has been challenged with lots of processed food, alcohol or smoking. (at more beetroots in all forms for slimmer waistline, smoother skin and less "nder!eye EbaggageE. %&'(D (%TS * medi"m raw or cooked beetroot *- . c"p pr"nes, soaked as in recipes above

"sing pestle and mortar. Mash the avocado, stir in the n"ts and season with olive oil. Stir well to avoid cl"mps. #o" can also add a dash of lemon $"ice, cayenne or black pepper. (at genero"sly as a g"ilt!free snack. Steamed Fish $ith +egeta*les f yo" are not allergic to iodine which can often mask itself as acne blemishes, fish sho"ld be an important so"rce of protein in yo"r diet. nstead of pan!frying or grilling it 6grilling can prod"ce dangero"s, potentially to,ic s"bstances in yo"r food7 steam or bake yo"r fish. This simple recipe works well with all kinds of fish e,cept very small kinds s"ch as sardines. %&'(D (%TS .!< fish fillets * carrot *- . medi"m onion * tomato Dill and parsley, to taste M(TH/D 0"t the carrot into sticksF slice the tomato and the onion. 9ssemble the fish fillets in yo"r steamer. 0over it with the vegetables and herbs, if "sing. Steam for .>! <+ min"tes depending on the settings of yo"r steamer.

*- . c"p waln"ts * c"p &reek yog"rt 6low fat, "nsweetened and "nflavo"red7 M(TH/D &rate the beetroot, chop the pr"nes, and combine with n"ts and yog"rt. #o" can also add a dash of lemon $"ice and some s"ltana raisins to the salad. (n$oy as a snack or an addition to yo"r l"nch. Chicken Casserole $ith +egeta*les %&'(D (%TS * medi"m eggplant * chicken breast 6ideally, organic or free range7 * medi"m carrot * medi"m sweet pepper . tomatoes < tablespoons s"nflower or grapeseed oil M(TH/D Slice the eggplant and leave for <+ min"tes. 0"t the filet into c"besF slice the carrot, sweet pepper and tomatoes. @reheat the oven to ..+ G 0 - ;.> G F - &as Mark H. @o"r half the olive oil into a casserole dish, arrange tomatoes in a layer, then make a layer of carrots, onion and top with the chicken. /n top of the chicken place slices of the eggplant. Season with remaining olive oil and nat"ral spices. 0ook in preheated oven for <+!;+ min"tes.