Grocery list for detox...

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According to the book we have been mentioning, (The Blood Sugar Solution: 10-Day Detox Diet) Becky has compiled a "grocery list" of the things you will want to stock up on and are "approved" according to the detox program. 

Oils:

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Extra virgin coconut butter (often called coconut oil; at room temperature it is solid, but at warm temperatures it may be liquid)
  • Other healthy oils include: walnut, sesame, grape seed, flax, or avocado
  • Nut butters: raw if possible; choose from almond, cashew, macadamia, or walnut

Nuts:

  • Walnuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia

Seeds:

  • Hemp, chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame Tahini (sesame seed paste—great for salad dressings and in sauces for vegetables)

Beverages:

  • Canned full fat coconut milk
  • Unsweetened hemp or almond milk 

Other:

  • Canned or jarred Kalamata olives
  • Almond meal
  • Apple cider vinegar and Balsamic vinegar
  • Low-sodium, gluten-free tamari
  • 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: 

  • Turmeric, cayenne pepper, thyme, rosemary, chili powder, cumin, sage, oregano, onion powder, cinnamon, coriander, cilantro, paprika, and parsley.

Greens:

  • Arugula, Spinach, Mixed greens, Romaine Watercress, Kale, Beet, Dandelion, Mustard, Turnip

Vegetables:

  • Peppers: red, green, yellow, jalapeño
  • Sprouts: sunflower, pea shoots, clover, etc.
  • Tomatoes: grape, cherry
  • Carrots
  • Beets (¼ to ½ cup)
  • Red onions (¼ to ½ cup)
  • Shallots
  • White onion
  • Scallions (¼ to ½ cup)
  • Broccoli, lightly steamed
  • Cauliflower, lightly steamed
  • Cabbage: red, Napa, etc.
  • Mushrooms
  • Snap peas
  • Snow peas
  • Asparagus
  • Artichoke hearts (packed in water in glass jars)
  • Hearts of palm (packed in water in glass jars)
  • Kalamata olives
  • Zucchini
  • Roasted eggplant
  • Endive
  • Fennel
  • Radishes
  • Summer squash
  • Watercress
  • Herbs, dried: parsley, basil, oregano, dill, cilantro, mint, etc. (1 teaspoon)
  • Herbs, fresh: mint, parsley, basil (1 cup), dill, and oregano (¼ cup)


*Nonstarchy Vegetables… Eat as Much as You Like!

Where to get protein?

  • Protein (4 to 6 ounces)
  • Canned fish (packed in water): salmon, sardines, herring, etc. (skip tuna; it has too much mercury)
  • Chicken (baked or roasted)
  • Turkey (baked or roasted)
  • Tofu
  • Tempeh
  • Hard-boiled eggs (2)
  • Shrimp.

*Protein powders that do not contain artificial sweeteners or hydrogenated oils. Becky prefers energy first whey protein made from grass fed cows. There are also a variety of plant protein powders. 

Dressing (1 to 2 tablespoons per salad) 

  • Here is the basic principle for making simple salad dressing.
  • You can get creative with these ingredients; experiment and find out what you like.  
  • Start by mixing oil with lemon (or lime) juice or vinegar, at a ratio of ¾ oil to ¼ lemon or vinegar (or 3 to 1 oil to vinegar): Oil: extra virgin olive, flax, walnut, or avocado oil Lemon or lime juice, or apple cider, balsamic, or wine vinegar Optional: Dijon mustard (mixed with lemon or vinegar) Optional: seasonings including salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh or dried herbs such as basil, oregano, garlic, onion, and rosemary Optional (to make your dressing creamy): avocado or tahini (sesame paste)