Overdoing it this time of year or just need to reset your eating habits? This dairy-free detox Winter meal plan, featuring smoothies, pressed juices, warm soups, and salad, will help you get an amazing amount of plant-based nutrients without feeling deprived. Read on for all the recipes, and remember to supplement with healthy snacks like raw nuts, a piece of fruit, or dark chocolate if you're feeling hungry on the meal plan.
Breakfast: Glowing Green Smoothie
Wake up with a filling drink that nutritionist Kimberly Snyder (and her celebrity clients) swear by. Kimberly recommends this Glowing Green Smoothie [1] for weight loss and increased energy — one look at the impressive amount of vegetables packed in this smoothie and it's easy to see why. Note that this recipe makes about three 16-ounce servings, so if you aren't sharing, be sure to cut the amounts appropriately.
Morning Break: Ginger Tea
Need to warm up? This ginger and lemongrass tea [2] is perfect for a cold-weather detox day. Ginger has amazing antioxidant, immunity-boosting, and anti-inflammatory properties, so whether you're trying to beat a cold or are just in the mood for a tea break, this recipe is perfect for you.
Lunch: Immunity-Boosting Soup
Warm up at lunch with this antioxidant-rich carrot and daikon soup [3], which is an especially perfect midday break if you are fighting a cold.
Afternoon Break: Winter Root Juice
This sweet carrot, celery root, and beet juice [4] provides many essential nutrients to help you reenergize when you need an afternoon pick-me-up. Chock-full of vitamin C, potassium, and anti-inflammatory nutrients, this juice is great for aiding in digestion.
Dinner: Hearty Detox Salad
You don't have to stick to liquid foods in order to feel better. This hearty hemp seed and cabbage detox salad [5] sweeps away bloat and fills you up with a satisfying crunch.
Dinner: Warming Winter Soup
If you can't bear the thought of downing another green juice on a snowy Winter's day, this warm, comforting detox Winter soup [6] is for you. Even though a bowl is only 90 calories, you'll be amazed at how filling the turnip, sweet potato, and zucchini soup can be. Pair with the detox cabbage salad (above), and you'll realize just how satisfying a detox cleanse dinner can be.
Dessert or Snack: Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
Craving something sweet after dinner? Blend up a vegan cinnamon bun smoothie [7] — at just 157 calories, it makes a great dessert substitute or late-night snack.