Liver Cleanse and Weight Loss Recipes Featuring Turmeric:

Finding turmeric recipes that are good for weight loss can be pretty challenging, even with the power of a google search engine. So here’s a quick list of a few easy and low-calorie turmeric recipes that go beyond rice dishes, and into the realms of a healthy weight loss diet, liver detox, soothing herbal remedies, and even vegan cooking.

Tips for Cooking With and for Storing Turmeric:

• Turmeric can lose its potency from over-exposure to light or heat. Store in airtight tin if possible and keep in a cool, dark place.
• Turmeric also starts losing it’s potency after 6 months, if stored improperly, less than 6 months.
• Turmeric is a very strong dye–avoid touching it with your hands, or getting any on your clothes or counter tops–it will stain.

Healthy Low-Fat Recipes Featuring Turmeric and Then Some:

Greek Yogurt and Turmeric Vegetable Dip:
(adapted from allrecipes.com)
Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Reduced-Fat Greek-style yogurt (higher in protein and creamier than regular yogurt)
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or dash of cayenne pepper

Directions:

Put all ingredients together in medium sized serving bowl and mix well. Chill for two hours before serving.
Goes well with fresh cauliflower, bell pepper, and celery.

Turmeric Dressing
Found on NaturalCounselor.com, click here for video.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs. plain lowfat yogurt
• 2 Tbs. first cold-press olive oil
• 1/3 tsp. turmeric powder
• dash of cayenne pepper

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in bowl until thoroughly blended. Serve with salad, or as a dressing for ham.

Low-Fat Curried Chicken Salad
(adapted from cooks.com)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, skin removed, chopped
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise, preferably with olive oil
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced, avoid the green ends (they can get too bitter)
• 1/2 cup red grapes, sliced thickly
• 1 Large Celery stalk, sliced
• 1 tsp. Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. Curry powder
• 1/4- 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. Black pepper or 1/4 tsp Cayenne

Directions:

Mix all ingredients. Serve on whole grain toast or pita bread for a healthy, balanced lunch.

Milk and Honey Turmeric:
*This recipe calls for whole milk, but if you can spare a few calories it’s pretty good, especially if you have a sore throat or are suffering a cold.

• 1 cup whole, organic milk
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1-2 tsp honey (to taste)

Directions:

Gently heat milk in small saucepan, until hot, but NOT boiling. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Pour into mug, add honey to taste, and enjoy while still warm.

Golden Milk: Hot Turmeric and Almond Oil Tea
Originally by Yogi Bhajan, founder of the Yogi Tea brand.

*Recommended for joint and bone health; anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric can help ease joint pain from arthritis; this can also help ease symptoms of IBS.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp turmeric
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup organic milk or soy milk
• 1 tsp almond oil
• honey to taste

Variations/optional:

• may add a little cinnamon
• substitute almond oil with organic coconut oil

Preparation:

Blend turmeric and water in small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer, cook slowly, stirring often, until a thick paste is formed.
Use 1/2 to 1 tsp of the turmeric paste for each cup of Golden Milk tea.
Mix turmeric paste, milk, almond oil, and honey to small pan and put over low heat.
Just as milk comes to a boil, immediately remove it from heat.
Whisk briskly and serve. (If you want drink to be frothier, mix with blender before serving)

The Following Also fall into the Category of liver cleanse / detox recipes, though they are also low calorie and vegetarian and work well as part of a healthy weight loss diet.

*Remember to choose only organic vegetables and spices, especially if you’re on a detox diet.

Healing Ginger and Turmeric Detox Tea:
Adapted from: The Seasonal Detox Diet, by Carrie L’Esperance

Ingredients:

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger (or 1 inch of fresh ginger, cleaned and peeled)

1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric

1/8 tsp coarse ground pepper

1 tablespoon real maple syrup

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

Bring water to a boil Turn heat to low, then immediately add powdered ginger, turmeric, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain mixture into a mug.
Stir in maple syrup and lemon.
Drink while warm.

Homemade Cream of Celery Soup (without the cream:)
Makes 4 servings

If you really have a hard time eating broccolli and cauliflower, this soup can add a little variety and warmth to the liver cleanse diet days 2 and 3 as a substitute to serve along with your lean protein. But otherwise, it’s a healthy, low-calorie, detoxifying meal that can be used after a liver cleanse diet to maintain your system’s health.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion – chopped
• 2 large celery stalks – chopped
• 1 peeled/trimmed/sliced core and thinly sliced stems of cauliflower (save the florettes–the tops– for another dish)
• 1 large broccoli stalk peeled/trimmed/sliced thinly (again, save the florettes for another meal)
• 2 cups organic vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 small clove of fresh garlic, finely minced
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• salt and pepper to taste (cayenne or black pepper–enhances bioavailability of curcumin, the micronutrient responsible for many of turmeric’s health and weight loss benefits)

Preparation:

In large pot, combine water, broth, cauliflower, celery, onion, turmeric, and garlic (also 1/4 tsp salt recommended but not necessary)
Bring mixture to boil, then turn heat to low, cover pot with lid, and simmer for ten minutes.
Add broccoli and simmer another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat, pour into blender and puree.
Add more salt to taste. Also add a dash of pepper

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