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Introduction
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56 Days Enhanced Alkalizing Meal
Plans
The 8 weeks Alkaline Diet Enhanced Meal Plans is designed to help you
shed the excess pounds and regain your energy level. For some of our
56 Days Enhanced Meal Plans
customers, they also see a reduction in existing health problems like skin
problems, and poor digestion.
Week 1 to Week 4
The first 4 weeks of the Enhanced Meal Plans is designed to help you to
detox i.e. removing current toxins in your body, cleansing your body
gently, and then nourishing your body so that it’s in optimal state to
absorb vitamins and nutrients.
The meal plans are divided into 4 stages, from detoxification, transition,
pre-nourishing and filling phases, and the meal plans for each stage will
occur for 1 week. These 4 stages can be repeated if you would like to
perform the detox and alkalizing process periodically to routinely cleanse
and alkalize your body.
Week 5 to Week 8
For the next 4 weeks, the focus will be on yummy yet Alkalizing recipes
from the Mediterranean, fine Italian cuisine, healthy Western dishes and
exotic Asian fusion meals! Many of the ingredients are easy to find and
prepare, and you can be sure of delicious meals from around the world
that can help to boost your energy and maintain slim at the same time!
MEAL PLAN WEEK 1
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Detoxification Process
7–Day Detox Plan
introduction
Consuming the right kind of foods is the key to any detox program. A diet
that is natural, wholesome and nutrient dense provides the body with
nutrients at the same time cleanses the toxins in the body and flush them
out through the excretory system. A proper detox diet relieves the body
from unnecessary chemical exposure and decreases the burden of the
liver and intestinal tract.
The menu has been crafted to include plenty of prebiotics, probiotics and
antioxidants to effectively cleanse the system and also aid in digestion.
Saturday's menu features Artichoke soup with herbs. Place the artichokes
in a pot with little water and cover them. Steam until the leaves come off
when pulled (takes about 40 minutes). One large cooked artichoke yields
approximately 6 grams carbohydrates, 11 grams fiber and 76 calories.
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Detoxification Process
Artichoke has low glycemic index and raises the blood sugar level at a
slower pace leaving you less hungry and with stabilized energy levels. The
explanation
high fiber content in the artichoke improves the satiety value of the food
and leaves you full for a longer time.
The lunch and dinner menu are based on low glycemic, moderate to high
fiber foods that keep the energy levels high while on detox plan as well as
keep at hunger at bay.
• Fruits such as apples, banana, most types of berries can feature in detox
plan.
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Detoxification Process
• Consume a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day to effectively flush
out toxins from the system.
points to remember
One can attain maximum benefit from a detox program when the plan
works in tandem with other factors such as regular exercise, restful sleep
and emotional wellness (meditation/yoga).
Human body is a live detoxifying machine, presenting the body with the
correct food aids in natural and efficient detoxification process which
reflects as high energy levels and healthy body.
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Glossary
Cumin:
This condiment is used widely in Indian cuisine. It aids in digestion, anti-
inflammatory and improves glucose uptake by cells.
Gynostemma:
It belongs to vine family and native to Korea, Japan and China. It maintains blood
pressure and decreases stress.
Holy Basil:
Common herb in Indo-Asian cuisine. Has anti-bacterial properties and imparts a
herbs
Oregano:
It is a perennial herb that belongs to mint family. Potent antioxidant and
antimicrobial.
Rosemary:
It is a perennial herb native to Mediterranean countries. Stimulates appetite and
relaxes the muscles of digestive system, stress- reliever.
Thyme:
Potent antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Aids in detoxification.
Gojiberry:
This mild, tangy tasting berry is widely used for its therapeutic properties. It boosts
immunity and has anti-cancer effect.
others
Miso:
It is a traditional Japanese seasoning that is available in the market as thick paste. It is
produced by fermenting rice and barley. Natural detoxifier.
Sesame seeds:
Commonly used in most cuisine to aid digestion and promote detoxification.
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Glossary
Chlorella:
It is a type of green algae that has potent detoxifying effect.
Edamame:
Common ingredient in Thai & Japanese cuisine. They are tender, immature soybeans
in pod. They are rich in protein and aid in detoxification process.
Maitake mushroom:
vegetables
Commonly called as king of mushrooms and known for its improving insulin
sensitivity, anti-cancer and liver protecting effects.
Shiitake mushroom:
Edible mushroom common in Asian cuisine, medicinal properties include liver
protection and rich in antioxidant polysaccharides.
Yacon:
Yacon is a perennial plant, many parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes. It
is a potent detoxifier and has remarkable diuretic effect part from being an
antioxidant.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 1 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Chlorella in
Gingery- Pomegranate –
Morning Kale, mint and Pomegranate- Carrot + Strawberry Fresh brewed
Lemonade pineapple detox
Drink ginger juice blueberry juice cucumber juice lemonade green tea
drink) punch
combo
Artichoke soup
Sweet potato, Roasted veggies Spinach salad Brown rice with
Vegetable salad with thyme,
yam salad with with maitake with carrots, steamed
Mediterranean with roasted basil, mint,
Lunch fresh ginger, mushrooms gojiberries, veggies in
coleslaw garlic and flax oregano, parsley
roasted cumin garnished in radish and ginger-garlic
seed oil and
and herbs sesame seeds shallots paste
peppercorns
Cucumber salsa
Fruits, nuts, Trail mix with garnished with Guacamole salsa
Lemon juice or Apple slices with Roasted pine
pumpkin seeds psyllium husks, cumin, cilantro dip with raw or
Snack water melon cinnamon nuts and
and yogurt fennel and flax & lime juice steamed carrot/
slices topping pumpkin seeds
parfait seeds with carrot broccoli
sticks
Baked yacon
Grilled/ roasted with roasted
Squash and kale Spinach and
Miso soup with Broccoli and Guacamole- shallots and squash,bell
with tofu in a shiitake
Dinner tofu and ginger in barley vegetable asparagus with peppers,
whole wheat mushroom
Edamame broth quesadillas black pepper garnished in
wrap crepe
and herbs thyme and
rosemary
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Monday Shopping List
(8 ounces) • _______________
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• _______________
Yogurt* with berries and oats
breakfast
• _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
*Substitute with rice/ soy/ almond milk if lactose- • _______________
intolerant • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Mediterranean* coleslaw • _______________
lunch
(1 cup) • _______________
*Tomato, red bell pepper, onions, cabbage • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Fruits, nuts, pumpkin seeds and • _______________
yogurt* parfait
snack
• _______________
(1 small serving cup) • _______________
*Substitute with fermented soy for parfait • _______________
layering if lactose intolerant • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Miso soup with tofu and Edamame • _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
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• _______________
• _______________
Chopped tofu in mushroom stir fry
breakfast
• _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
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Sweet potato, yam salad with fresh • _______________
lunch
• _______________
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Squash and kale with tofu in 1 • _______________
dinner
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• _______________
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• _______________
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Quick muesli with pear, raw honey
breakfast
• _______________
and flax seeds • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
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Vegetable salad with roasted garlic • _______________
lunch
• _______________
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Broccoli and ginger in barley broth • _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Antioxidant berry and fruit
breakfast
• _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Roasted veggies with maitake • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 handful) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Guacamole-vegetable quesadillas • _______________
dinner
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combo • _______________
(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Gojiberry, yacon and gynostemma
breakfast
• _______________
smoothie • _______________
(1 medium sized glass) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Spinach salad with carrots, • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(2 tbsp) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Grilled/ roasted shallots and asparagus • _______________
• _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Yogurt* and blueberry smoothie*
breakfast
• _______________
(1 medium sized glass) • _______________
*Substitute with gojiberry/ strawberry/ raspberry • _______________
*Substitute with rice/ soy/ almond milk if lactose- • _______________
intolerant • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Artichoke soup with thyme, basil, • _______________
lunch
• _______________
with carrot sticks • _______________
( 5 n.o's) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Spinach and shiitake mushroom crepe • _______________
• _______________
dinner
( 2 medium size)
• _______________
• _______________
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Sunday Shopping List
(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Bee pollen and berry smoothie
breakfast
• _______________
(1 medium sized glass)
• _______________
*Substitute with gojiberry/ strawberry/ raspberry
*Substitute with rice/ soy/ almond milk if lactose- • _______________
intolerant • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Brown rice with steamed veggies in • _______________
lunch
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Baked yacon with roasted squash,bell • _______________
• _______________
dinner
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Transition Phase
7–Day Transition Phase
Transition phase as the name suggests, aids to changeover from a
introduction
The transition phase is structured in such a way that the body gets equal
amount of detoxification and nourishment. The simultaneous
nourishment ensures to ward off fatigue, decrease and limit the detox
symptoms.
• Energy boosters
• Colon cleansers
• Liver & kidney health boosters
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Transition Phase
This helps for the detoxification process to progress and complete in the
transition phase while the restorative process of the cells begin. The
explanation
The recipes are planned to give an energetic punch that aids the body to
combat the mild to moderate symptoms associated with detoxification
phase.
• Healthy fats are included in the form of coconut pulp and guacamole.
• Continue to garnish the salads and soups with herbs such as rosemary,
holy basil, thyme, and oregano leaves.
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Glossary
Dandelions:
It is a type of herb that has numerous health benefits, especially kidneys and aids in
detoxification.
herbs
Tarragon leaves:
It is a kind of herb with taste similar to that of anise. The leaves are rich in B vitamins,
vitamins C, and antioxidants as well as minerals such as magnesium, copper, iron,
zinc and potassium.
Kamut:
It is a cereal grain similar to durum wheat. It has a nutty and buttery flavor. Contains
high concentrations of essential fats, vitamins and minerals.
others
Tamari:
It is a type of fermented soy sauce. It is rich in vitamin B3, magnesium and the
aminoacid tryptophan. Tryptophan contributes to the secretion serotonin that calms
and induces healthy sleep pattern.
Alfalfa sprouts:
It is the young shoot of alfalfa plant, high in protein and most B vitamins.
vegetables
Daikon Radish:
It is a type of radish that is popular in Japanese cuisine. Low in calories with high
nutritive value. Daikon is a diuretic and helps the functions of kidney in eliminating
toxins and excess fluids.
Shiitake mushroom:
Edible mushroom common in Asian cuisine, medicinal properties include liver
protection and rich in antioxidant polysaccharides.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 2 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Kale + ginger
Morning Lemonade with Dandelions root Psyllium husks Gingery- Strawberry Fresh brewed
juice with mint
Drink mint leaves tea in water lemonade drink lemonade green tea
leaves
Tomato, bean*
Grated carrot Guacamole
Avocado salad salad served
and daikon Tamari baked wraps with tofu,
with spinach Quick veggie Quinoa- with grilled bell
Lunch radish salad tofu over green spinach leaves,
leaves and bell coleslaw vegetable salad pepper, onions
with rice salad bell pepper and
peppers and tarragon
vinegar brown rice
leaves, herb
Steamed Onion-tomato
Vegetable-rice
Cabbage soup broccoli with gravy over
Buckwheat Pad thai with Miso paste soup pilaf garnished
with zucchini pea pods and roasted egg
Dinner noodles with stir Shiitake with tofu and with cardamom,
and yellow cauliflower with plant, squash
fried vegetables mushrooms edamame cumin and bay
squash coriander, served with
leaves
thyme, pepper quinoa
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Monday Shopping List
(8 ounces) • _______________
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Carotenoid punch* smoothie
breakfast
• _______________
( 8-10 ounces) • _______________
*Carrot juice, apples, celery and fennel blended • _______________
into smoothie • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
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Grated carrot and daikon radish • _______________
lunch
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(8 ounces) • _______________
*Dandelion is a liver healer • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Greens* smoothie in a dash of lemon
breakfast
• _______________
( 8-10 ounces) • _______________
*Lettuce, celery, spinach, cucumber, spirulina • _______________
powder, a garlic clove, lemon juice • _______________
• _______________
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Avocado salad with spinach leaves • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 handful) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Steamed broccoli with pea pods and • _______________
dinner
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• _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
*Lettuce, tomato, scallions, alfalfa sprouts, garlic • _______________
clove blended to smoothie • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
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Quick veggie coleslaw* • _______________
lunch
(1 handful) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Buckwheat noodles with stir fried • _______________
dinner
vegetables • _______________
(1- 1.5 cups) • _______________
*Bell pepper, onions, snap peas, carrots, bok
choy, zucchini, broccoli, ginger and garlic
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Thursday Shopping List
(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Antioxidant fruit* smoothie
breakfast
• _______________
( 8-10 ounces) • _______________
*Raspberry, strawberry, goji berries with coconut • _______________
water • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Quinoa-vegetable* salad • _______________
lunch
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Gojiberry, Yacon and gynostemma
breakfast
• _______________
smoothie • _______________
(1 medium sized glass) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Tomato, bean* salad served with • _______________
grilled bell pepper, onions and
lunch
• _______________
tarragon leaves, herbs* • _______________
*Red, black or white beans, Herb choice - rosemary, • _______________
holy basil • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Fresh blueberries
snack
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Miso paste soup with tofu and • _______________
• _______________
dinner
edamame • _______________
(1.5 cups) • _______________
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Saturday Shopping List
(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Super foods* combo smoothie
breakfast
• _______________
(1 medium sized glass) • _______________
*Cacao, maca, spirulina, wheat grass, gojiberries • _______________
blended with coconut pulp • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Tamari baked tofu over green salad* • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 medium size)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable*- rice pilaf garnished with • _______________
• _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Organic kamut blend with figs,
breakfast
• _______________
apricots and cranberries • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Guacamole wraps with tofu, spinach • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Onion-tomato gravy over roasted • _______________
• _______________
dinner
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Pre-Nourishing Phase
7–Day Pre-Nourishing Phase
The body is well prepared after completion of Phase 1 (detoxification) and
introduction
The menu plans include rich foods such as almonds, coconut pulps,
avocados, coconut milk, home-made salad dressing incorporated as easy
to prepare smoothies. The menu can be switched around according to
week 3 menu plan explanation
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Pre-Nourishing Phase
Guacamole, coconut pulp and coconut milk are used in smoothies, lunch
and dinner recipes. The saturated fats from coconut oils are short chained
explanation
During Phase 3, the body is given nourishing foods and hence the menu
is accordingly planned to include natural digestive enzymes from papaya
fruit, pineapple, and daikon radish.
points to remember in pre-nourishing phase
• Cumin seeds, turmeric powder and curry powder are allowed in the
recipe to aid in digestion, you may decrease the quantity of curry powder
if too spicy.
• Use only Manuka honey as mentioned in the menu plan. Manuka honey
is an anti-bacterial honey and is different from other honey because the
nectar is obtained from single flower.
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Glossary
Buttermilk
It is the liquid left after butter is removed from cream, which is highly acidic.
Traditionally made from cow’s milk and white vinegar or lemon juice. For a more
alkalizing option, add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of soy
milk.
others
Hummus:
A very popular Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas or garbanzo beans, tahini,
olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Commonly used to complement pita bread.
Quinoa:
A healthy whole grain or a seed that is packed full of proteins, fatty acids to prevent
inflammation, as well as calcium. It is also one of the most alkalizing grains.
Kale:
One of the healthiest vegetables, it belongs to the cabbage family with leaves in
vegetables
shades of green and purple. Kale is packed full of antioxidants, flavonoids and fiber
to help in detox and lowers the cholesterol.
Spirulina:
A type of blue-algae that grows in the sea, using consumed in the form of nutritional
supplement in tablet or powder form. It is rich in carotenoids, antioxidants, proteins,
and ideal to boost immunity, fight infections, and protect against allergies.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 3 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Carrot-
Morning Carrot-beetroot cucumber juice Apple-celery Carrots + beets
Carrot juice Pineapple juice Green juice
Drink juice with a spoon of juice + cabbage juice
spirulina
Fruit-vegetable
Stir fried Rice and tofu
salad with goji Broccoli and Yacon and Kiwi-mandarin Guacamole-
vegetables with pudding with
Dinner berries and ginger in barley vegetable curry strawberry vegetable
nori and brown almonds and
home-made broth over brown rice parfait quesadillas
rice raisins
salad dressing
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Monday Shopping List
(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Strawberry + cantaloupe + kiwi fruit
breakfast
• _______________
salad with yogurt topping • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Detoxing & nourishing vegetable* salad
• _______________
lunch
(1 cup)
• _______________
*Chopped cauliflower, broccoli, shredded carrots,
kale, mustard greens, watercress, cabbage, kelp • _______________
granules, sunflower seeds, raisins, parsley, lemon • _______________
juice) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Raisins + walnuts
snack
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Stir fried vegetables* with nori and • _______________
• _______________
dinner
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• _______________
apple • _______________
(8 ounces) • _______________
*Avocado, almonds • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Chick peas green* salad with chunks • _______________
lunch
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Fruit-vegetable salad* with goji berries • _______________
and home-made salad dressing** • _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Strawberry, blueberry with pumpkin
breakfast
• _______________
seeds and yogurt* parfait • _______________
(1 small serving cup) • _______________
*Substitute with fermented soy for parfait • _______________
layering if lactose intolerant
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable* stir fry with brown rice • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(handful)
• _______________
*Sunflower seeds, psyllium husks, almonds
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Broccoli and ginger in barley broth • _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cacao & coconut pulp fruit smoothie
breakfast
• _______________
(8 ounces) • _______________
*1 tbsp cacao powder, 1 flesh of coconut pulp, • _______________
coconut water and raspberry • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Squash and kale with tofu in a wrap • _______________
lunch
• _______________
*Carrot, cucumber, squash
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Yacon and vegetable* curry over • _______________
brown rice • _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
*The enzyme bromlein aids in digestion, add • _______________
equal parts of juice with equal parts of water • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Buckwheat porridge with fruits* and
breakfast
• _______________
cinnamon topping • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
*Banana, any antioxidant berry • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Quinoa-vegetable* salad • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Rice and tofu pudding with almonds • _______________
and raisins • _______________
dinner
(1 cup) • _______________
*Blend tofu in a blender to a smooth consistency. • _______________
Mix well with cooked brown rice and toppings of
Manuka honey and cinnamon
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Oats and wheat germ muesli
breakfast
• _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetables* cooked in coconut milk • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(8 ounces)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Kiwi-mandarin strawberry parfait • _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
*Spinach, kale, kiwi • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Buckwheat pancakes with brown
breakfast
• _______________
rice syrup • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Spinach -Asparagus soup with • _______________
lunch
spirulina • _______________
(1-1.5 cups) • _______________
*Asparagus contains intestine-friendly prebiotics • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Fresh coconut pulp
snack
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Guacamole-vegetable quesadillas • _______________
dinner
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Filling Phase
7–Day Filling Phase
Phase 4 is the last phase also called the filling phase of the detoxification
introduction
menu plan. This phase advocates foods that are nutritionally sound and
energy dense aimed at giving a filling sensation to the body.
It should be kept in mind, that Filling Phase is not meant to stuff or pack
the digestive system by overeating. During Phase 4 one needs to continue
eating in a cautious way steering clear of processed, packaged foods,
keeping the goal to simply refuel the body.
Phase 4 introduces meat such fish and salmon in the filling phase of
detoxification diet. While consuming animal products, avoid eating them
during lunch because animal protein is difficult to digest and leaves
week 4 menu plan explanation
This puts the body to divert its energy in maintaining the pH which may
cause dip in energy levels through the rest of the day. However, salmon
and red snapper fish featured in the menu plan are good sources of
essential fats, omega-3 which are required to decrease inflammation,
maintain hormonal balance.
The body's capacity to flush out the toxins and other waste materials is at
its peak beginning mid morning until noon. Hence, the lighter an
individual stays on breakfast, easier it is for the body to efficiently get rid
off the metabolic waste accumulated overnight.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 4
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Filling Phase
• Start the day with a full glass of water and continue to hydrate the body
with 8 glasses of water per day.
points to remember in filling phase
• Always eat a light but a nourishing breakfast, the ideal choice are
smoothies which are easier to prepare and best for morning rush.
• Allow your body to detoxify with natural and wholesome, organic foods.
• Once Phase 4 is completed, one can re-start from Phase 1 (7-day Detox
Plan) at any time and follow each phase until Phase 4 reached.
• Try to eat fresh whenever possible, this adds to the nutrient density and
value of the food consumed.
• Chewing your food well ensures that the digestive enzymes in the
mouth act well on the food consumed and enables easier digestion.
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Glossary
Pomegranate:
A red color fruit commonly used in Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. When cut open,
fruits
it contains numerous seeds and white membrane pulp. The seeds are commonly
used to make salad or blended and sifted into pomegranate juice. Pomegranate is
well-known for being full of antioxidants and helps to increase oxygen level in the
body.
Cannellini beans:
Large white beans which are very popular in Italian cuisine. It doesn’t get mushy
easily when cooked and display many health benefits of beans like high in protein,
others
Flaxseed
High in magnesium, manganese and vitamin B, flaxseed is also high in Omega 3 fatty
acids, which is a great source of replacement to fish for vegans. It is also high in fiber,
phtyochemicals. Often used in desserts, smoothies and drinks.
Collard greens:
A green leafy cruciferous vegetable and is known for its cholesterol lowering ability. It
also contains anti-cancer properties and is good for detox, digestion, heart functions
vegetables
and anti-inflammation. Take note not to overcook collard greens as they are cooked
very easily.
Fenugreek:
The seeds and leaves (both dried and fresh) are often used as herb in Indian cuisine.
Fenugreek seeds are commonly used in mothers to increase milk production. It also
helps to improve mood, treat hormonal and reproductive disorders, and is beneficial
to control diabetes.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 4 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Morning Lemonade with Pomegranate- Kale, mint, Strawberry- Fresh brewed Dandelion detox
Coconut water
Drink mint leaves blueberry juice ginger juice lemonade juice green tea tea
Vegetable salad
Vegetables and Tomato
seasoned with Lentil-Quinoa
Fenugreek casserole on Shrimp with Mexican style Baked salmon
cayenne stew with
Dinner khichari brown rice broccoli, corn red snapper served with
pepper, vegetables and
seasoned with served with stir fry fillets cooked quinoa
rosemary and mixed herbs
ghee cannellini beans
thyme
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Steamed asparagus with one
breakfast
• _______________
poached egg • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Brown rice with beans* with onions, • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 medium size)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable* salad seasoned with • _______________
• _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cucumber-yogurt smoothie
breakfast
• _______________
(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Collard greens* in creamy sauce** • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetables* and Fenugreek khichari** • _______________
• _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Home-made granola* with
breakfast
• _______________
watermelon slices • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
*Oats with almond nuts, raisins • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Whole wheat bread with organic eggs • _______________
lunch
sandwich • _______________
(4 pieces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cherries
snack
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Lentil-Quinoa stew with • _______________
vegetables*and mixed herbs** • _______________
dinner
( 1 cup) • _______________
*Sweet potatoes, yacon, peas, miso paste, tomato • _______________
paste
**Thyme, sage, oregano,tarragon
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Buckwheat and oats muesli with
breakfast
• _______________
banana and kiwi fruit • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Quinoa- vegetable* salad with nuts • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Tomato casserole on brown rice served
• _______________
dinner
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Oats with berries*, ground flaxseed
breakfast
• _______________
and walnut topping • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
*Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, goji • _______________
berries
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable* curry **over brown rice
• _______________
*Green beans, carrot, zucchini, yellow squash,
lunch
• _______________
onions, peas, ginger-garlic minced
• _______________
**1 tsp each of curry, turmeric, cinnamon powder
and ½ tsp of nutmeg and cayenne powder, adjust • _______________
to individual preference • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Apple
snack
• _______________
(1 medium)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Shrimp with broccoli, corn stir fry*
• _______________
dinner
( 1 -2 servings)
• _______________
*Cook ¼ - ½ pound shrimp in ginger-garlic paste,
• _______________
sesame oil, soy sauce . Add in corn and broccoli
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(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cantaloupe + banana with yogurt
breakfast
• _______________
smoothie • _______________
(8 ounces) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Seasoned* and cooked red lentils
• _______________
over brown rice
lunch
• _______________
*Seasoned with cumin seeds, turmeric powder, • _______________
minced ginger-garlic, optional-curry powder • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Pomegranate
snack
• _______________
(1 small)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Mexican style* red snapper fillets • _______________
• _______________
dinner
(2 servings)
*Cook onion and diced tomatoes in olive oil, • _______________
parsley and serve over the fish baked with lime • _______________
juice, oregano, thyme and pepper
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(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Breakfast scramble*
breakfast
• _______________
(1 cup)
• _______________
*Shiitake mushrooms, white beans (½ slightly
• _______________
mashed), a tsp turmeric powder, onions, ginger-
• _______________
garlic minced, tomatoes, olive oil
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Corn meal with asparagus and fava • _______________
beans
lunch
• _______________
*Ground corn meal, minced garlic, olive oil, pepper • _______________
and salt • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Apricots
snack
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Baked salmon served with cooked • _______________
• _______________
dinner
quinoa
• _______________
( 1 cup quinoa, 1 salmon fillet)
• _______________
*Baked salmon with juice of lemon and grated
ginger on top
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Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean diet is named after the foods that are consumed in
introduction
A traditional Mediterranean diet has lighter meals for lunch while the
dinner will provide about half of the day's calorie requirement. The idea
behind Mediterranean theme is to include as many fruits and vegetables
as possible. A typical Mediterranean diet includes at least ten servings of
fruits and vegetables per day.
• Choose produce that are locally grown and buy organic whenever
possible and if you can afford.
• Drinking wine is not mandatory but can be added into the menu plan,
important features
one glass per day is the ideal amount. We are including red wine due to
the presence of powerful antioxidant resveratrol which is associated
with decreased risk of inflammation.
• Since the focus of the menu plan is on consuming alkaline foods, the
menu plan does not accommodate meat, however sea foods such as
tuna and fish are included, but kept at two times a week.
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Glossary
Dolmades:
It is a traditional Greek food that is made by using stuffing like rice, vegetables, and
meat rolled up in vine leaf.
Falafel:
It is a traditional Middle Eastern food. It is mashed chick peas made into balls and
deep fried.
mediterranean specials
Mousakka:
Traditional Greek preparation made by layering minced vegetables
Pignoli nuts:
Another name for pine nuts.
Pita bread:
Middle Eastern bread that has a pocket that develops when the steam puffs up the
dough.
Polenta:
Ground corn meal cooked in water, it forms the base for many dishes.
Quesadilla:
It is a whole wheat tortilla wrap that is used as base for topping with cheese and
vegetables / meat.
Tahini:
Ground paste of sesame seeds.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 5 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Spinach and
Avocado salad Falafel in pita roasted
Pita sandwich Vegetarian Polenta topped
Lunch + small cup of bread + any fruit Chick pea salad vegetable
with tofu + fig quesadilla with vegetables
soy yogurt frittata +
cucumber salad
Grilled salmon
Guacamole Vegetable Grilled cheese
Mediterranean Mediterranean Brown rice pilaf with steamed
Dinner whole wheat moussaka with a sandwich +
veggie wrap tuna salad with vegetables vegetables over
wrap glass of red wine carrot salad
brown rice
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breakfast
• _______________
Banana • _______________
(1 piece) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Avocado salad*+ small cup of soy • _______________
yogurt
lunch
• _______________
(1 medium bowl) • _______________
*Cut avocados with spinach, feta cheese, cherry • _______________
tomatoes, nuts • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Dried prunes • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
snack
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Guacamole whole wheat wrap* • _______________
dinner
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Tahini* spread on toasted whole
breakfast
• _______________
grain bread slices + almond milk
• _______________
(2 slices, 1 cup)
• _______________
*Protein rich paste made from sesame seeds
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Apple • _______________
(1, small) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Pita sandwich with tofu + 1 fig • _______________
lunch
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Mediterranean veggie* wrap
• _______________
dinner
( 2 medium size)
• _______________
*Fresh or left over vegetables like bell pepper,
onions, cauliflower, carrots, squash and rice can • _______________
be used
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Wednesday Shopping List
Steel cut oats topped with banana +
breakfast
• _______________
Mixed nuts • _______________
(1 small bowl) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Type to enter text
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetarian* quesadilla** • _______________
(2 or 3 pieces)
lunch
• _______________
*Onions, shredded carrots, tomatoes, peas, low • _______________
fat shredded cheese) • _______________
**Whole wheat tortillas for quesadilla • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Dolmades* • _______________
(1or 2 pieces) • _______________
snack
( 2 servings) • _______________
*Traditional Greek dish made with eggplants, • _______________
zucchini, portobello mushrooms, potatoes,
tomatoes and other vegetables
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Broken brown rice porridge with
breakfast
fruits* • _______________
(1 medium bowl) • _______________
*Options include blueberries, strawberries, • _______________
bananas • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Fresh cherries • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Falafel in pita bread + any fruit • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 medium size)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Low-fat Greek yogurt • _______________
snack
(1.5 cups)
• _______________
* Salad greens, olives, artichokes hearts, pignoli
• _______________
(pine) nuts tossed in tuna
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Egg omelet* with olives and spinach
breakfast
• _______________
Fresh plum • _______________
(1 medium-size) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Chick pea salad* • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1.5 cup)
*Chick pea, olives, green peppers, romaine • _______________
lettuce, oregano herb, parsley • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Trail mix* • _______________
snack
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Buckwheat pancakes served with
breakfast
• _______________
Lemonade drink • _______________
(1 medium glass) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Polenta topped with vegetables* • _______________
lunch
• _______________
(1 medium serving cup)
*Ground corn meal, with oven roasted squash, • _______________
egg plants, and cube of feta cheese • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Roasted edamame bean • _______________
snack
(1.5 cups)
• _______________
*Mixed vegetable choice that is available in
season • _______________
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Low-fat Greek yogurt parfait with
breakfast
• _______________
Baby carrots with hummus • _______________
(5 to 10 carrots) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Spinach and roasted vegetable • _______________
frittata + cucumber salad
lunch
• _______________
(1 serving of frittata, 1 small bowl of salad) • _______________
*Onions, red pepper, low fat grated Parmesan • _______________
cheese • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Tahini on whole wheat crackers • _______________
snack
(4 crackers) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Grilled salmon with steamed • _______________
vegetables* over brown rice • _______________
dinner
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Italian Diet
An authentic Italian food is different from what we actually call Italian
introduction
cuisine. Foods like pizzas, pastas were not part of Italian cuisine until the
early 20th century.
The focus of the menu plan for the second week will be on the type of
vegetables and herbs used in Italian cooking to eventually enjoy the
health benefits of eating Italian cuisine. The authentic ingredients in
Italian cooking include dried herbs, garden fresh tomatoes, squash and
other produce, freshly prepared meals.
• Vegetables like egg plant, tomatoes, broccoli, squash, onions and herbs
like thyme, basil, oregano occupy the prime spot in the menu, because
they are predominant in Italian cuisine as well. This makes the food more
alkalizing and healthier.
• Olive oil is the specialty in Italian cooking. All recipes including salads use
olive oil, the flavorful combination of olive oil, tomatoes, basil and garlic
cloves are the basis of most Italian recipes.
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Glossary
Crepe:
Thin cooked pancake, made from eggs, flour, and milk ( rice, coconut or soy milk can
be substituted instead of regular milk). Instead of eggs you can use a egg substitute
or use a small cup of fermented yogurt and pinch of yeast, let it sit for a hour before
making into thin pancakes.
Fettuccine:
Pasta in ribbon shape.
Olivada:
Blend of olive oil with olives, parsley, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fennel bulbs,
italian specials
Pesto:
A type of Italian sauce made with garlic, pine nuts, basil leaves and herbs. Commonly
used with pasta.
Porcini mushroom:
A type of mushroom with a nutty flavor that is common in Italy and parts of Europe.
Risotto:
Traditional Italian dish of rice cooked in broth to form a creamy consistency.
Provolone cheese:
Italian soft smoked cheese.
Panini:
Italian word for bread. It is a type of pressed and grilled sandwich.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 6 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Mid Fresh fig Orange Banana Peach Clementine Strawberries Berry salad
Morning
Fresh cut
Shredded
Carrots sliced tomatoes &
Cut carrots with carrots and
Snack thin served Trail mix Mixed nuts Bruschetta black olives
hummus beetroot with a
with olivada garnished with
dash of lemon
pepper, salt
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breakfast
• _______________
Fresh fig • _______________
(1 piece) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Whole grain pasta with vegetables* • _______________
in tomato sauce
lunch
• _______________
(1 medium bowl) • _______________
*Any seasonally available vegetable, examples • _______________
include tomatoes, baby corn, squash, peas • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Carrots sliced thin served with • _______________
olivada • _______________
snack
(1 - 1.5 cups)
• _______________
*Vegetable broth, onions, thyme, oregano,
brown rice, Parmesan cheese (use as a • _______________
condiment in small quantities)
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Tuesday Shopping List
Toasted whole wheat bagel with
breakfast
• _______________
Orange • _______________
(1 piece) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Provolone cheese-tomato sandwich*
lunch
• _______________
(2 or 3 pieces)
• _______________
*Use whole grain bread, herbs oregano, thyme,
• _______________
garlic, basil, 2 slices provolone
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Trail mix • _______________
• _______________
snack
(1 small cup)
*Ground nuts, almonds, pistachios, hazel nuts • _______________
and macadamia nuts • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Fettuccine and artichoke with
• _______________
dinner
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Granola with yogurt and mixed
breakfast
berries • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Banana • _______________
(1 piece) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable* with spinach pesto** in
• _______________
panini sandwich
lunch
• _______________
(2-3 sandwiches) • _______________
*Bell pepper, sun dried tomatoes, onions, cucumber • _______________
**Sauce made from spinach, pine nuts, jalapeno • _______________
pepper, salt, garlic cloves, olive oil
• _______________
• _______________
Cut carrots with hummus • _______________
• _______________
snack
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Muesli with blueberries and cherries
breakfast
(1 cup) • _______________
*Prepare muesli by soaking whole oats overnight • _______________
in orange juice or water, this is the base. You can • _______________
add in nuts, fruits, yogurt • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Peach • _______________
(1 piece) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Italian garden salad* + soy yogurt • _______________
(1.5 cup salad, 1 cup yogurt)
lunch
• _______________
*Shredded cabbage, carrots, beetroot, chopped
• _______________
cauliflower, broccoli, dried tart cherries, red grapes,
• _______________
arugula greens, parsley, toasted pine nuts, pecorino
romano cheese, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Mixed nuts* • _______________
snack
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Whole grain toast with vegetable
breakfast
• _______________
spread*
• _______________
(2 slices)
• _______________
*Zucchini, butternut, broccoli, carrots, dill, ginger
– grilled or steamed and processed coarsely • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Clementine • _______________
(1 piece) • _______________
*Clementine is a type of mandarin orange
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Grilled egg plant-parmesan • _______________
sandwich*
lunch
• _______________
(2 or 3 slices) • _______________
*Whole grain bread, use minimal amount of • _______________
cheese • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Shredded carrots and beetroot with • _______________
snack
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Pumpkin pancakes*
breakfast
(3 numbers) • _______________
*Combine rice/soy milk with pumpkin pulp, • _______________
nutmeg, pecans, baking powder, wheat flour and • _______________
beaten egg. Egg serves as a thickening agent. For • _______________
vegans, add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with ¼ cup • _______________
water, and add Ener G egg replacer for better effect
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
Strawberries • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Grilled vegetable* salad+ fermented • _______________
rice milk • _______________
lunch
(2 numbers) • _______________
*Use whole grain bread for toasting, beans and • _______________
tomatoes for topping • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Spinach and mushroom crepe • _______________
• _______________
dinner
( 2 medium size)
*Saute chopped spinach and mushroom and add • _______________
in the mixture as a filling inside the thin crepe • _______________
and roll it
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Mushroom sandwich
breakfast
• _______________
(2 pieces)
• _______________
*Whole grain bread with grilled / boiled
portobello mushroom with roasted garlic • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Berry* salad • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
*Strawberries and blueberries
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetables and egg frittata • _______________
(2 cut slices)
lunch
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Fresh cut tomatoes & black olives • _______________
garnished with pepper, salt • _______________
snack
( 2 – 3 slices) • _______________
*Pizza dough is prepared from whole grain flour • _______________
**Caramelized onions, mushrooms, olives or any
other vegetable of choice
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Alkalizing Western Diet
Western Diet
Western diet is consumed in many developed countries and is popular in
developing countries due to the ease of preparation and convenience as a
to-go food. Western menu is accused of being rich in sugar, refined grains,
trans fats, processed, pre-packaged foods.
The menu featured takes the cue from the Western menu in terms of
including easy to-go foods like smoothies, wraps and incorporates
healthy vegetables in them. For instance, the following changes can be
introduction
• Refined flour with whole grain flour and whole wheat flour.
• In contrary to the typical western menu, the above menu plan features
only vegetables, nuts and whole grains.
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• Use seasonally available vegetables and fruits and choose locally grown
important features
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Glossary
Bagel:
A type of bread in the shape of a ring. The healthier version are prepared from whole
grain flour.
Burrito:
Originally a Mexican dish, but is now part of American cuisine. It is prepared from
stuffing the whole wheat wraps and rolling them.
Mayonnaise:
western specials
It is a thick, creamy dressing prepared from olive oil, vinegar, seasoning and egg.
Pancakes:
Pancakes are typical part of western breakfast. They are made from a batter and
cooked on a skillet or griddle. They can be thin and flat and needs to be flipped to
ensure both sides are cooked properly.
Quiche:
It is a type of tart with savory filling
Smoothie:
It is another name for a blended drink. It is prepared from blending fruits/vegetables,
powders, ice or yogurt.
Waffles:
Waffles are made from the same batter as pancakes. They are prepared in specialized
iron griddle which creates pockets or indents on the dough when cooking.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 7 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Poached egg in
Whole grain whole grain
Oats and wheat
waffles topped Antioxidant fruit Toasted whole English muffin Soy or almond Avocado
Breakfast germ muesli
with smoothie wheat bagel + freshly smoothie smoothie
with berries
strawberries squeezed
orange
Pomegranate
Cucumber salad Orange–
juice or Cocoa-banana
Snack with pepper Walnuts Cut papaya Stuffed tomato strawberry
pomegranate slices
seasoning parfait
seeds
Thyme
Butternut Vegetable
seasoned tofu Mushroom soup
squash whole wheat Broccoli-penne Quinoa veggie
Dinner spread in whole Cold pasta salad and vegetable
macaroni and pizza + fruit pasta pilaf
grain bread sandwich
cheese salad
sandwich
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breakfast
• _______________
Apple • _______________
(1piece) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable salad* + soy yogurt • _______________
(1 medium cup salad, 1 small cup yogurt)
lunch
• _______________
*Broccoli, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, • _______________
beetroot, portobello mushrooms, cherry • _______________
tomatoes • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Pomegranate juice or pomegranate • _______________
snack
seeds • _______________
(1 pomegranate) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Butternut squash macaroni and • _______________
cheese* • _______________
dinner
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• _______________
(1 tall glass)
• _______________
*Blueberries, strawberries, raw/ Manuka honey +
yogurt • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
Cherries • _______________
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable burrito • _______________
(2 medium) • _______________
lunch
• _______________
seasoning
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Thyme seasoned tofu spread* in whole • _______________
grain bread sandwich • _______________
dinner
(3 pieces) • _______________
*Combine mayonnaise, paprika powder, water and • _______________
whisk well to blend. Add thyme seasoned chopped • _______________
tofu, finely chopped apple, celery, salt, raisins, lemon
juice and mix well and refrigerate before use
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Wednesday Shopping List
breakfast
• _______________
Iced Lemonade • _______________
(1 medium glass) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Veggie burger* • _______________
(1 medium size) • _______________
lunch
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• _______________
muffin + freshly squeeze orange • _______________
juice • _______________
(1 muffin, 1 tall glass juice) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Wheat grass juice • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Brown rice spelt salad with artichokes • _______________
(1.5 cups)
lunch
• _______________
*Cooked brown rice, cooked spelt, mint, parsley • _______________
leaves, olive oil, onions, chopped artichokes, • _______________
cooked navy beans, tossed with lemon juice • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cut papya • _______________
snack
(1.5 cups)
• _______________
*Combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, carrots,
• _______________
sweet corn, tablespoon cooked chick peas,
lemon juice, salt and pepper
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breakfast
• _______________
Mandarin Orange • _______________
(1piece) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Chick pea salad with brown rice • _______________
(1 medium cup)
lunch
• _______________
*1 small cup of seasoned chick peas over 1 small • _______________
cup of cooked brown rice • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cocoa-banana slices • _______________
snack
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Avocado smoothie*
breakfast
• _______________
(1 tall glass juice)
• _______________
*1 peeled avocado blended with juice of orange
and raspberry • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Strawberries • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Sweet potato salad + soy yogurt • _______________
(1medium bowl salad, 1 small cup yogurt)
lunch
• _______________
*Steam and mash sweet potatoes, add carrots, • _______________
cucumber and mayonnaise , black pepper and • _______________
combine well • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Stuffed tomato* • _______________
• _______________
snack
(1-2 pieces)
*Finely chopped arugula, cucumber, avocado, • _______________
lemon juice, salt, olive oil, toss well and fill into • _______________
scalded tomatoes • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Broccoli-penne pasta*
• _______________
dinner
(1 medium cup)
• _______________
*Wholemeal penne, seasoned with thyme,
• _______________
oregano herbs
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• _______________
berries • _______________
(1 medium cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
mid-morning
• _______________
Goji berries • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
California veggie wrap* • _______________
(2 medium wraps) • _______________
lunch
(1 medium cup)
• _______________
*Cooked quinoa, combined with sautéed
• _______________
carrots, peas, onions, tomatoes, green beans
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Asian Diet
Asian cuisine has drawn lot of attention from the rest of the world, owing
to its simplicity and earthly touch to all its dishes. Many studies have
shown that Asians are relatively more healthy compared to their western
counterparts primarily because of the type of foods consumed and
introduction
preparation methods.
The featured menu plan includes the Asian men from China, South East
Asia, Korea and Japan. Asian cuisine is well known for use of plenty of
lentils, rice, mushrooms and algae which attribute to the significant health
benefits.
• Substitute salt with condiments and spices, they enhance the flavor and
give a twist to recipes
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Glossary
Congee:
It is a type of rice porridge that is garnished with seasonings, herbs and some
vegetables. The rice gruel is the base, upon which garnishing are added as per taste.
Dumplings:
They are steamed balls of dough made from flour, potato. They contain finely
shredded vegetables and or meat.
asian specials
Edamame:
Green soybeans, which is steamed or cooked in their pods
Hijiki:
It is a high fiber sea weed that looks like short noodles- thin , needle shaped.
Kelp broth:
Kelp is a type of seaweed. To prepare the broth, allow the kelp strips to stand in water
for 20 minutes, bring the water to a boil over medium heat, immediately remove the
strips, the left over liquid makes the kelp broth.
Miso:
It is a thick paste from fermented soybeans, barley or rice malt. Used commonly in
traditional Japanese cuisine in soups.
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Glossary
Nori:
It is a type of edible sea weed that is consumed fresh or as dried sheets.
Red lentil:
It is a type of pulse, that is predominantly used in Asian cuisine. The color of lentils
range form yellow – red and is used in preparing stews, soups.
asian specials
Soba noodles:
Thin Japanese noodles made from buckwheat and whole wheat
Wakame:
A type of edible brown sea weed
Yacon:
It is a type of sweet tasting tuber and known for its health benefits.
MEAL PLAN WEEK 8 SUMMARY
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Cucumber-
tomato salad Crisp nori Almond milk Steamed bean
Snack Strawberries Cut cantaloupe Mango pudding
with pepper ribbons with dates cake
seasoning
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breakfast
• _______________
Green tea • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Curried lentil soup with brown rice* • _______________
(1.5 cups)
lunch
• _______________
*Cook red lentils with enough water until well done,
• _______________
simmer and add ¼ tsp curry powder, turmeric
• _______________
powder, grated ginger-garlic, serve over brown rice
• _______________
or add the cooked brown rice to the soup
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cucumber-tomato salad with pepper • _______________
snack
seasoning • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Soba noodles with vegetables*
• _______________
dinner
(1.5 cups)
• _______________
*Carrots, cabbage, peas, sweet corn, green
pepper • _______________
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Miso soup with wakame and tofu*
breakfast
• _______________
Jasmine tea • _______________
(1 cup) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Tofu-coconut curry over brown rice
lunch
• _______________
(1.5 cups) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Crisp nori ribbons • _______________
snack
(1.5 cups)
• _______________
*Cooked green soy beans and basil tossed with
thyme, oregano, pepper, salt and cooked • _______________
spaghetti
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Rice pudding
(1 medium bowl) • _______________
breakfast
seeds • _______________
(3-5 cut carrot pieces) • _______________
*Combine orange juice and tbsp of agave syrup. • _______________
Allow the syrup to thicken and pour over • _______________
steamed baby carrots and sesame seeds, toss to • _______________
coat well. Cool and serve • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Pepper corns, cumin seeds seasoned • _______________
lunch
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breakfast
• _______________
Tomato soup with hint of coconut • _______________
milk* • _______________
(1 small cup) • _______________
*Coconut milk is optional • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Vegetable fried rice* • _______________
• _______________
lunch
(1.5 cups)
*Onions, mushrooms, squash , cauliflower, peas, • _______________
baby corn, sweet potatoes, ginger-garlic paste • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Strawberries • _______________
snack
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Sweet potato miso soup
breakfast
• _______________
Apricot • _______________
(1 fruit) • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Coconut-vegetable* curry with • _______________
yacon served with brown rice
lunch
• _______________
(1.5 cups) • _______________
*Sweet potato, peas, beans, yacon stir fried and • _______________
cooked in coconut milk • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Cut cantaloupe • _______________
snack
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Pomegranate with minty rice
breakfast
• _______________
Mixed nuts
• _______________
(1 small cup)
• _______________
*Walnuts, pistachios, cashews and almonds
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Creamy portobello mushroom soup* + • _______________
Vegetable dumplings** • _______________
(1 cup soup, 2 medium size dumplings) • _______________
lunch
• _______________
*Combine adzuki bean paste with whole wheat flour,
• _______________
unbleached all purpose flour, baking powder, oil,
• _______________
brown sugar and avocado pulp (egg replacer as
softening agent), soymilk to make a dough and bake • _______________
• _______________
• _______________
Green salad* with apricots + Brown rice • _______________
dinner
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Quinoa with seeds and honey
breakfast
• _______________
*Combine mango puree, rice milk, agar-agar
• _______________
powder. Add this mixture to 1 tbsp diced mango mix
• _______________
well and set in cups to refrigerate. Allow to set for 45
minutes and serve • _______________
• _______________
Buckwheat noodles in tomato broth • _______________
(1 medium deep serving bowl) • _______________
• _______________
dinner