3 ingredients liver cleanse green juice

Hello friends! Today I a, going to share with you a 3 ingredients green juice cleanse. This green juice works specifically on cleaning the liver. Your liver works like a factory that receives, filters and then repackages substances for use in the body or for safe removal of any toxic wastes. That’s why a healthy liver is essential to your life; the health of your liver determines the health of your entire body. You need to support it, and repair it when stressed, for optimal health. Nutrition from fresh produce and herbs are critical for all liver functions including detoxification. A liver detox is the first vital step for the body to begin to heal itself; so let’s give a deep cleansing breath to your liver!

Ingredients

-       1 cup of water

-       1 stem of celery

-       ¼ cup of finely chopped parsley

-       ½ lemon

Directions

Simply place all the ingredients in a blender and mix well.

Consume this green juice twice a week for perfect results. Hope you all have a great day and stay healthy!

xoxo

Nouji Creations

Quinoa Cucumber and tomato salad

Quinoa is a very healthy seed that you should include in your diet. It is anti-oxidant, gluten-free, full of vitamins and minerals, high in protein content, great magnesium source and very high in fiber. In addition, it assists metabolism and help with weight loss.  Today I am going to share with you a simple quinoa salad made with a light and refreshing dressing. Hope you enjoy it!  

Ingredients

Dressing:

•    3 tbsp lemon juice

•    2 cloves of minced garlic

•    2 tbsp honey

•    1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

•    2 tbsp cup olive oil

•    Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

•    1/2 cups cooked quinoa

•    1 ¼ cup of water

•    2 medium sliced cucumber  (quarters)

•    2 medium chopped tomatoes

•    ¼ cup of chopped parsley

Directions

1. Combine the quinoa with the water and bring to boil. Turn heat on low and cook semi-covered for 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Then let cool for 5 minutes.

2. Combine the lemon juice, garlic, honey, pomegranate molasses, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is combined.

3. In a large bowl, toss together the quinoa, cucumber slices, tomatoes and parsley.

4. Add the dressing when ready to serve and toss to combine.

Chicken with Orange and Soy Glaze

Serves: 2

Preparation and chilling time: 40 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

-       500 gm chicken cubes

-       4 tbsp dark soy sauce

-       3 tbsp muscovado sugar

-       2 finely chopped garlic cloves

-       2 tbsp white vinegar

-       100 ml freshly squeezed orange juice

-       Black pepper

Directions

1.    Place the chicken in large shallow dish.

2.    Mix together the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, orange juice and pepper in a small mixing bowl.

3.    Pour the mixture over the chicken and cover.

4.    Let it chill for about 30 minutes.

5.    Transfer the chicken into a shallow ovenproof dish and bake in a preheated oven, 180C for about 30 minutes until it is cooked through.

6.    Transfer to a serving plate and spoon over with the cooking juice

7.    Serve with fried rice (check the recipe of fried rice) or steamed rice (check therecipe for steamed rice) and vegetables.

Fusilli with Broccoli and Anchovies

Hello friends! Today I am going to make another delicious fusilli plate! Fusilli with broccoli and anchovies is not only tasty, but also considered as a very healthy dinner. Broccoli is a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), potassium, and copper. It is also a good source of vitamin B1, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, calcium, iron, niacin, and selenium. Moreover, Anchovies are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals that help in maintaining good health. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. Anchovies are a good source of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin C, B-12, B-6, A, E and vitamin K. So let’s get started with our delicious dish!

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

-       250 g roughly chopped broccoli

-       200 g dried fusilli

-       2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

-       50 g anchovy fillet in olive oil – drained and chopped

-       ½ tsp of crushed dried chilies

-       2 finely chopped garlic cloves

-       2 tbsp of freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1.    Cook the pasta and the broccoli in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is cooked, about 9 minutes, then drains.

2.    Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan. Add the anchovies, garlic and crushed chilies and heat over a very low heat for about 5 minutes.

3.    Toss the pasta and broccoli into the pan with the anchovy and the other ingredients; add the Parmesan cheese and cook stirring over a high heat for about 30 seconds.

4.    Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve with some extra parmesan cheese on top

Bonne appetite!