Raw Food Detox: Revitalize and Rejuvenate with These Delicious Low-Calorie Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Improve Your Energy Levels - Tapa dura

'The Christmas party season is over and it's time to get fit and healthy. The question is: how fit and healthy? Raw Food Detox is the more extreme form of abstainer. At least, that's the impression I got when I opened the book and saw the following line: Eat Sprouts and algae. Now, I like being fit, but scoffing algae does not exactly appeal. I scanned some scary looking detox programmes. I'm afraid detoxing is not my cup of tea (green, presumably). I persevered. My spirits rose when I was reminded that watercress (surely the most underrated leaf in the world) contains a dazzling supply of vitamins A and C, iron and calcium. 'Add it to your salads, juices and smoothies on a daily basis,' the author Anya Ladra commands. And I'd happily comply. I began to warm to the book. The juices and smoothies and salads look amazing. Last sunday, I went to the farmers' market and bought bags of mixed organic salad leaves that packed amazing flavours with a nutritional thumbs-up. And I suddenly realised I'd been 'detoxing' in a basic way all along. Only I call it eating healthily. Conclusion: handy health tips for all...including ant-detoxers.' --Image Interiors & Living magazine, Jan 13

'Accompanied by useful tidbits on what superfoods to pack into your meals, plus suggested detox plans. No better inspiration.' --Image IRE, Jan 13

In this book, she shows you how to create food bursting with enzymes, vitamins and minerals using only raw and living plant foods and easy methods of preparation. Start with a 5-day cleansing detox and then enjoy the recipes every day. Get the day off to a great start with an energy-boosting Drink: try a Winter Spice Smoothie with Maca Powder. For Snacks & Sides to keep you going through the day, try Tomato & Herb Flaxseed Crackers with Mushroom Pate. Salads & Dressings are full of health and creative flavour combinations. Make yourself a Kale Salad with Cranberries & Avocado Dressing and be satisfied without feeling heavy. There's so much to explore in raw-food Mains - you can make delicious Tomato Quiche and Pad Thai without cooking! Finally, everyone craves Sweets & Desserts, so enjoy raw Brownies and Berry Cheesecake.