In case you are in need of a real energy boost, but at the same time of a healthy cleansing of your whole body, the Gwyneth Paltrow GOOP detox is the one for you. Although at first you might be reticent in trying it because of the common belief that celebrities are super-humans that can do things you cannot, it is highly recommended as it has been tried by common people too. And the fact is that it works! Besides, it cannot hurt to try it in order for you to start this year with energy and freshness, especially since the diet is easy to follow.
The super foods that you need to be able to follow this diet and cleanse your system are not only healthy, but also tasty. This is highly refreshing, as usually most diets make you eat some not very tasty foods without any results. This diet however incorporates no less than nine flavorsome and appetizing foods that you might already eat on a regular basis.
One of the items from the list of superfoods that Gwyneth herself seems to include in her daily diet is the avocado. Due to the high amount of vitamin E, lutein, oleic acid, folate, glutathione and monounsaturated fats that can be found in avocado, this is one of the foods that must necessarily be part of your meals. It can easily be transformed into a fruit smoothie or made into avocado temaki. Beans are also on the super food list, as they are rich in calcium, potassium, B vitamins plus folate that contributes to a healthier brain. By using them, you can make lentil meatballs which you can eat with cherry tomatoes.
If you like fruits, then you will also like Gwyneth’s recipe that includes blueberries, another super food. These are able to reduce the bad cholesterol in the body and to also help in taming inflammations. They can be made into a salad, together with cucumbers, fennels, mint leaves, ricotta salad and lime. If you are a salad lover, you will also like the cruciferous vegetables recommended by Gwyneth. These are filled with minerals and vitamins and can easily be transformed into salads of all types. Spinach is another great ingredient for salads and for black bean burritos which Paltrow recommends.
Interestingly enough, walnuts are also among the super foods of this detox plan. It seems that they are able to deliver the omega 3 dose that we need, plus copper, melatonin, alpha-linoleic acid, manganese and vitamin E. This can easily be made into a pesto and served with flat pasta, veggies or chicken.
Fish is not missing from this diet, either. Wild salmon is the super food in this category, as it is filled with B and D vitamins, selenium, proteins and omega 3 fatty acids. Plus, if it is made into a broiled balsamic dish, it can taste heavenly.
Although it can seem hard to believe, this diet also includes chocolate. As long as it is consumed moderately, it can improve the blood flow in the body, lower blood pressure and improve the mood. Lastly, Chia seeds are also highly recommended as super foods, as they are filled with proteins, antioxidants, fibers and minerals. They can easily be made into pudding and served with fruits.
All in all, Gwyneth Paltrow’s detox cleanse seemed to work not only for her, but also for numerous other people who have tried it. There are numerous recipes for the foods included in it, so it cannot hurt to try it too and see for yourself what is all the fuss about it.
Source: GOOP.com
