It’s the new year and I am probably not the only one who may have had one treat too many over the festive season! I’ve heard more than one of my clients say ‘I need to detox’ and so do I.
Our bodies detox naturally every night and you can actually help your body do that with certain kinds of foods and/or spices. One of my favourite spices - turmeric, certainly holds the title crown of Mother Nature’s most perfect all-rounder. A deep orange plant displaying glorious golden hues, that was clearly sent to us by the spice gods! Not only does its dramatic colour provide an award-winning status, so does its medicinal properties and health correcting expertise. The colour of turmeric is provided by curcumin, a natural antioxidant that will fight off free radicals and help your body to repair damaged cells. Turmeric is a powerful secret weapon when it comes to good health, and enjoying this supercharged spice frequently in anything from drinks, bakes and main meals is surely something I highly recommend to everyone. So here are my favourite turmeric recipes, that will support your body’s natural detoxing process and hopefully help you to jump back on the health wagon and have a great start into 2017.
Ingredients
1 medium sized wild caught salmon fillet
2 whole garlic cloves, chopped
½ cup Italian parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 180C. In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, turmeric, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Place salmon on parchment paper, skin down, run fingers on top and remove any bones you feel. Spread spice mix on top of salmon evenly.
Allow salmon to bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Serve salmon with a side of green leafy vegetables and ½ avocado.
Note: this can be eaten hot or cold or as a salad topper.
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