While the holiday season brings joy and togetherness, it often leads to overindulgence in unhealthy treats, leaving us feeling drained and unenergetic.

Dr. Wendie Trubow, a renowned wellness expert and author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing, provides practical advice and detox recipes to help us navigate the holidays without compromising our well-being. Her structured approach promotes increased energy levels, mental clarity, and a sense of revitalization, allowing us to fully embrace the festive spirit. To get through the holidays, try these detoxing recipes:

Detox Smoothie

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1 Serving
Start your day with this fresh and delicious smoothie.
AIP, Candida Friendly, Dairy Free, Detox Friendly, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low FODMAP, Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Whole 30

Ingredients

Juice of ½ lemon, or 1 lime
1 cup arugula, baby kale, or other leafy green of choice
⅓ of an avocado
1 small bunch of cilantro or other herb of choice
¼ inch piece of peeled ginger
1 cup frozen organic berries
1-2 scoops of protein or Vital Proteins collagen powder
1 cup coconut water
1+ cup of dairy free milk or water, as needed to thin the mixture (you can also add ice to thicken the mixture)

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender, and blend on high until everything is smooth and blended. Enjoy! Tip: Make smoothie cubes by skipping the extra water or dairy free milk and pour the finished mixture into a silicone ice cube tray. Freeze for at least 4 hours. Now you have smoothie cubes you can use to blend in the morning with 1 cup of dairy free milk or water to make your morning routine a lot easier!

Cucumber Roll Ups

6 Servings
This dish makes for a great holiday party appetizer.
AIP, Candida Friendly, Dairy Free, Detox Friendly, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Kid Friendly, Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Whole 30

Ingredients:

3 medium cucumbers
½ cup guacamole or mashed avocado
¼ cup parsley or cilantro, or other fresh herb of choice
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup shredded red cabbage
Coconut aminos or tahini for dipping
Optional protein: Organic sliced tofu or slices of meat of choice
Toothpicks

Preparation:

Start by using a mandolin or vegetable peeler to slice long-wise, a long strip of cucumber about 1/4 inch thick and lay flat on a plate or tray. Do this with all of the cucumbers, leaving the hard/thick skin ends out.

Once you have all the cucumber strips, pat them on both sides with a paper towel to drain excess moisture.

On top of each cucumber strip, lay out the mashed avocado or guacamole in a thin layer as the base. Now start laying the other toppings in an even layer over the avocado, leaving the protein for last.

Once the layers are done, start slowly rolling the cucumber up with the filling and place a toothpick in the entire roll up to hold it together.

Place on a plate with your dipping sauce of choice on the side and enjoy!

Recipes and photos reprinted with permission from Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel by Dr. Wendie Trubow and Ed Levitan / Lioncrest Publishing