Monday, November 8, 2010

Detox Shopping List

Oh wow, I was under the impression that detox week was going to be a cheap grocery week. Wrong! Here's my shopping list to cover 4 days of detox meals:

Liquids

* Soy-free almond milk, 1-1/2 cups
* Coconut water, 1/2 cup
* Agave syrup, 2 to 4 teaspoons
* Ice for smoothies (to total 1-1/2 cup)
* Pure or distilled water (at least 7 cups)
* Herbal tea (caffeine-free, to replace regular tea or coffee intake)

Fruits and Vegetables

* Kale, 1-3 leaves
* Swiss chard, 1-3 leaves
* Watercress leaves, 1 cup
* Baby spinach, 1 serving (to serve with almond chicken)
* Broccoli, 1 head + 1 cup florets
* Snap Peas, 1 cup
* Baby Bok Choy, 1 cup
* White cabbage, 1/2 head
* Fennel, 4 bulbs
* Zucchini, 1 cup
* Capers, 1 tablespoon
* White onion, 1/4 medium
* Scallions, 3
* Shallot, 1
* Small beet, 1
* Cucumbers, 3-1/2
* Carrots, 4
* Celery, 3 stalks
* Avocados, 1-1/4
* Mango, 1/2 cup chunks
* Green apples, 2
* Frozen peaches, 2 cups
* Pineapple, 2 cups
* Lemons, at least 3
* Lime, 1
* Other raw vegetables (for snacks)
* Fresh berries (for snacks)

Animal Protein

* Striped bass, 2 5-ounce portions
* Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, organic), 3
* Salmon filets (wild, skinless), 2

Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings


* Italian parsley
* Sea salt
* Extra virgin olive oil
* Mint leaves
* Sesame oil
* Garlic, 3 cloves
* Ginger, 1/4 cup sliced
* Nama shoyu or wheat-free tamari
* Cardamom, 4 pods or 2 teaspoons ground
* Sprouts or cilantro (for garnish)
* Chopped herbs
* White-wine vinegar (or lemon juice)

Nuts and Grains

* Steamed brown rice, 2 cups (optional, to serve with striped bass)
* Pine nuts, 1/4 cup
* 100% Buckwheat noodles, 1 packet (to make about 2 cups when cooked)
* Almond butter, 1/2 cup
* Almonds (roasted, unsalted), 1/2 cup + more for snacks

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