Getting ready by preparing your mind and body ahead of your upcoming fertility treatment is definitely key! Here Sue Bedford, a leading nutritionist, has put together a fantastic detox green soup to start you on your way!
Detox Green Soup
Serves 2
This easy detox soup can be made thin or thick, depending upon the amount of water you add, to suit taste.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cups fresh broccoli, cut up
1/2 pound of fresh spinach leaves
3 parsnips, peeled, cored, chopped
2 ribs of celery, trimmed, chopped
A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Fresh water, as needed
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
A squeeze of lemon (optional)
Instructions
Using a large soup pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and stir in the garlic, onion, and ginger. Add the broccoli, spinach, parsnips, celery and parsley, and stir until the spinach wilts and collapses. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables.
Bring to a high simmer, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to a medium simmer. Cook for fifteen minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Use a blender/hand blender to puree the soup. Enjoy!
Top tip
You can always add a splash of coconut milk to give an extra creamy taste to your soup.
Important to consider
- Some medications may affect/interfere with liver detoxification – check with your GP if you are currently taking medication