As you can see, when you eat the detox salad, you get a lot of nutrients.
But what about all these calories? Should you eat the detox salad as one meal, or should you eat it multiple
times throughout the day? Are all these fats in the salad good for me? Here is a summary of our answers to
the FAQ:
One big meal vs. smaller frequent meals: Listen to your body. Some people enjoy eating big
meals. Others may prefer to eat smaller frequent meals.
Serving Size: if this is the first time you make this recipe, start by eating half the serving, and see
how it makes you feel. You may find that you only need half a serving.
Calories: Take into consideration the overall calories. The idea is to replace unhealthy meals with
healthy options such as this recipe.
Weight loss: The detox salad recipe will make you feel full and satisfied for many hours. So you
may find that you need to eat less overall.
Fat Content: If you wonder about the fat content of this recipe, these are all healthy essential fats on
their natural raw state. The recipe is rich in omega 3 (6.2 grams) and monounsaturated fats (MUFA) which
are linked to many health benefits.
Ingredients Analysis: Colon Cleansing Foods
The foods you see in this recipe have a long list of health benefits, supported by a traditional use and many
studies. In the analysis below, we focused on the main benefits that are more related to colon cleansing and
detoxification.
Cabbage, Beets, Carrots: Brooms Inside Your Colon
Raw non-starchy vegetables such as cabbage, beets and carrots are rich in insoluble fiber. This fiber doesn’t
dissolve in water, and can pass through the gut largely intact. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool which
can help to promote regular healthy bowel movement.
Think about insoluble fiber as rough brooms inside your colon that grabs accumulated waste buildup and
toxins on their way out.
Some people who don’t enjoy raw beets, prefer to make a coleslaw version, and stick with the cabbage and
carrots without the beets. Other common suggestions we get include adding fresh green herbs.
We highly encourage you to experiment and use different raw non-starchy vegetables you enjoy.
Lemon – Apple Cider Vinegar – Olive Oil : Natural Detox Salad Dressing
The lemon – apple cider vinegar – olive oil combination is a very popular healthy salad dressing. It tastes
great and can help the body to naturally detox and cleanse.
Lemon juice is well known for its ability to stimulate healthy digestion and to naturally detox and
cleanse the body. Lemon also helps to balance the flavor of the other ingredients.
Apple cider vinegar on its raw unfiltered unpasteurized form can help the body to remove toxins at
a faster rate. In addition, raw apple cider vinegar has naturally occurring acids and good bacteria (“the
mother”) that can promote healthy digestion and gut health. The mother is the cloudy part you see at the
bottom of the bottle.
Olive oil is one of the best tasting oils with natural colon cleansing properties: it lubricates the
bowels which can add moisture to the stool, and increases the production of certain digestive enzymes which
can help promote healthy digestion.
Hemp Seeds : Turn a Salad Into a Meal
We added raw hemp seeds to boost the nutrients in the detox salad. This is the part that turns the colon
cleanse recipe from a salad into a complete meal. Hemp seeds make a good source of protein, healthy omega
3 & 6 essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Hemp seeds also add a pleasant nutty flavor & fluffy
texture.
Many people are surprised to learn how much nutrients they get when they eat seeds. Here’s an example of
the main nutrients you get when you add 2 oz of hemp seeds:
19 grams of protein.
6 grams of omega 3.
Over 80% of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and
Manganese.
Less than 1 grams of net carbs.
Other options of healthy raw fresh nuts and seeds (ideally sprouted) work as well, so feel free to experiment.
Based on our testing and reviews we got over the years, many people love the sunflower seeds or pumpkin
seeds with this recipe.
Cayenne Peppers – Inflammation, Circulation & Digestion
Cayenne peppers are well known for their many health benefits, especially as a natural way that may help to
stimulate healthy digestion, control inflammation and promote healthy blood circulation.
Eating hot spicy peppers however, may also cause issues to some people that have sensitivity to spicy foods,
or to the nightshade vegetables. If this is you, do not include cayenne peppers in the recipe.
Garlic : Natural Parasite Cleanse
The main reason we like to add garlic to the detox salad is due to its natural antibacterial, antimicrobial and
parasite cleansing properties.
When you cleanse your colon, your body may also flush harmful organisms and intestinal parasites. While
this may not be the most pleasant topic people like to share, it is very common. For this reason, you may
want to combine some sort of antiparasitic support as a part of the colon cleanse.
Raw garlic makes a great choice to get started. Pumpkin seeds are also known to have a natural antiparasitic
properties.
If intestinal parasites are a concern to you, or if you consider doing a parasite cleanse, you may want to also
look into antiparasitic herbs such as clove, wormwood and black walnut which are much stronger.
Pink Himalayan Salt
Last but not least – we added the pink himalayan salt for both flavor and the naturally occurring electrolytes
and trace minerals.
(Much healthier than table salt that is heavily refined with most of the trace minerals removed during the
process).