To be repeated 2-3 times a month, a day based on creams and soups serves to detoxify, resetting the intestine, but also to hydrate and fill up with precious substances in the harsh winter months.
"It is a real panacea for the body, because it brings fibers and liquids that help it eliminate waste and toxins in excess and ensures many important nutrients", confirms , nutrition biologist in Livorno, Volterra and Turin. «In addition, being well balanced in the ingredients, the proposed soups represent a complete meal with a satiating effect».
The right mix
At the base of the menu below is a studied one mix of vegetables, legumes and whole grains.
«The former therefore supply water first of all stimulate diuresis and lighten the filter work of the kidneys; in addition, they provide vitamins and minerals, which are usually lacking in high-calorie festive lunches and which the body is therefore often lacking in this period », continues the expert.
"Legumes, on the other hand, thanks to their high fiber content, promote deep cleansing of the colon, improving transit, and modulate the absorption of fats and sugars," cleaning "the blood and being useful for freeing the arteries from deposits of cholesterol. Finally, there are whole grains: they are also very rich in fiber and minerals, as well as vitamins such as E (a powerful antioxidant) and those of group B, are essential for the good functioning of the metabolism and for the well-being of the whole organism. Even more if threatened by the cold ».
THE MENU
Breakfast
1 plate of warm carrot cream with natural almond grains + 1 slice of toasted wholemeal bread.
Snack
1 glass of lukewarm vegetable purée or 1 plate of vegetable soup with 1/2 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
Lunch
1 plate of mixed legume soup with wholemeal oat flakes, grated fresh ginger and 1 pinch of chili powder.
Merenda
1 glass of warm fennel cream with 1 teaspoon of chia seeds.
Price
1 plate of pumpkin soup with wholemeal spelled and 1 sprinkling of cinnamon.