March 21, 2019
Author: Lily MazarrellaFor some people, giving up dairy is what’s most challenging about the prospect of doing a cleanse. But dairy is pro-inflammatory for some, and creates congestion in most of us, so it’s a good idea to give it up for a while and see how your body does without it. Trust me, this creamy cashew cheez will get you through the tough times!
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March 19, 2019
In a rush? Prep once and be done with these recipes and enjoy three different takes on asparagus throughout the week!
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March 19, 2019
This no-brainer sauce takes 5 minutes to whip up, and makes all your cleanse food instantly interesting. It is used in the Sesame Burdock and Pea Shoot Salad, but feel free to spoon onto fish, grilled chicken, and steamed veggies.
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March 19, 2019
Don't have the time - or desire - to brew? Try this 3-minute substitute that is at once deeply grounding and detoxifyingly nourishing.
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March 17, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaMany people miss crunchy and carb-y snacks when they do a cleanse. These simple flax crackers fill the void, and pair well with Cashew Cheez, pesto, avocado, smoked salmon, and tahini dressings.
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March 13, 2019
This recipe makes you forget you're on a cleanse. Simple and light fish cakes accompanied by decadent almond Thai dipping sauce feel like a treat—you'll return to this recipe in post-cleanse days!
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March 13, 2019
Time to get your Omega-3s on! Enjoy this brain food warm right out of the oven as an evening main course and make extra for a quick protein boost to a fresh salad!
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March 12, 2019
Extra burdock? Try this super speedy, asian inspired salad.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaSome of us crave carbs, some of us crunchy…others of us…we know who we are…crave sweet. Here’s a supercharged snack that satisfies that itch.
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April 13, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis coconut cream is to die for. It tastes suspiciously, and wonderfully, like Cool Whip, but actually decomposes like normal food!
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaBehold the savory pancake: made with protein and fiber-rich chickpea flour, these pancakes are delicious topped avocado slices, Dandelion-Pistachio Pesto, or Herb and Chive Cashew Cheese. Kids love them, too—and you can hide veggies inside!
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazarellaThis light, creamy, not-overly-sweet treat features vitamin C-rich springtime strawberries and goji berries, a.k.a. Happiness Berry or Wolfberry. Goji is a traditional Chinese medicine used for liver and kidney deficiency patterns, for “brightening” the eyes (no wonder, as it is chock-full of carotenes and anti-inflammatory pigments), and promoting happiness and longevity.
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaPreserved lemons are a staple of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cooking for good reason: they lend a rich, mellow acidity (and salinity) to any recipe they grace, imparting depth and body to dishes ranging from umami spring lamb stew to blended vegetable soups, to crisp, bitter dandelion greens.
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis silky, vibrant green soup is the epitome of spring. It is simple to make, but with the addition of some reserved peas, pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs, is texturally complex and delightful. If you’re having the soup for lunch, make sure to add a serving of collagen or pea protein to keep your energy up and your hunger in check. Enjoy with flax crackers, or pair with a turkey patty, sweet potato, or chickpea pancake for a heartier meal.
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaI love dandelion greens! These delectable bitters are chock-full of potassium, vitamins A, C, K, folate, and choline. In herbal medicine, we use them as a classic bitter tonic to stimulate digestion and gallbladder activity, and to decongest the liver.
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis gorgeous rainbow of a salad takes just a few minutes to make, delights everyone who eats it (It's a great potluck dish!), and stores well tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. It is fiber-rich and contains 3 hepatoprotectant superstars: burdock, beets, and kohlrabi.
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis delicious lassi side-steps the dairy with coconut yogurt, mango, and creamy nuts and seeds.
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March 18, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThe artichoke is a perfect spring food—they are in season and perfectly suited to our purposes of liver and gall bladder support. Artichoke leaf (botanically speaking, we eat the bract, which subtends the gorgeous, spiky, periwinkle flowers) is a classic herbal medicine for the hepatobiliary system; compounds found throughout the plant help repair and prevent damage to the liver, while the bitter flavor gets the gall bladder moving.
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June 18, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis no-brainer sauce makes your cleanse meals instantly exciting!
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June 01, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis savory, silky soup is a great way to drink your vegetables, while keeping your blood sugar balanced and your whole system fueled. Liquid meals remove burden from the digestive tract, freeing up resources for repair & restoration in your body.
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April 13, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis isn’t as strange as it sounds. Recipes like this have been making the Paleo and GAPS diet rounds for years. While not as sweet (or technicolor) as the jello you grew up with, it boasts far more health benefits.
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April 01, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
Easy-As-Pie Sweet Potato-Nut Butter Rounds
Slice an already baked, firm (not mushy!) sweet potato into 1.5 inch rounds.
Place 2-3 rounds on a plate and wrap the rest up and refrigerate for the next snack.
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March 20, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella This low-glycemic blueberry delight combines antioxidant-rich berries with mineral dense greens and cleansing flaxseeds to support healthy elimination.
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March 17, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
MACA + CHOCOLATE. OHHHH YEEEAAAAAA
Switch up your smoothie routine with this energizing and supremely delicious maca + chocolate delight.
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March 17, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
3 Broth Truths:1)Broths are at once cleansing and nourishing.2) Nutrients in this broth are solubilized, easily absorbed from the intestines and ready to be lapped up by your cells.3) Regular broth consumption is life-changing.
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March 30, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaSometimes cooking is this easy.
But figuring out which seafood is safe for you—and the environment—is getting harder by the minute. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch lists wild-caught Alaskan salmon as a “best choice” fish, with pacific coast caught salmon as a “good alternative.”
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March 28, 2015
Author: Lily MazarellaSauces made from cleanse-approved ingredients are absolutely encouraged during your detox! They can make the plainest food drool-worthy, and add variety to rotations of simple steamed and grilled vegetables, poultry, fish, quinoa, and brown rice.
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March 26, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaHarbinger of Spring Out here in California, we’re lucky to see asparagus spears poking up as early as February. Asparagus season starts elsewhere in March or April, and its cheerful appearance is a sign to the snow-weary that Spring is finally here. Asparagus has a lot going for it, not the least of which is a notably fast preparation time.
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March 24, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaI used to think that making your own nut milk was for crazy people. Isn’t life complicated enough?But then I started to read more about the endocrine-disrupting plastic used to line the cartons of store-bought nut milks (almond, coconut, hemp). And I looked closer and found they were fortified with potentially harmful synthetic forms of Vitamin A & D2, and contained gut-inflaming
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May 30, 2014
Lily's Divine Turmeric PasteI first learned about the healing properties of Turmeric in the late 90's while studying Ayurvedic medicine and working at Integral Yoga Natural Vitamin in NYC (I call it the Integral Yoga Natural Compound, since they occupy most of the buildings on one block of 13th st. It's technically an ashram in the middle of the West Village—wild!). Turmeric was everywhere, drifting in plumes around the bulk bins,
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