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THE CHRONICLE — 27
FOOD & DINING
Time for a spring cleaning
s I write this it’s
tively and effi ciently. First,
we have the cardiovascular
cold but sunny
outside, I’m sipping
system which links all of
our organs via our blood.
on a cup of chai tea to warm
up, and am looking forward
The blood fl ows through-
to the start of my favorite
out our bodies, oxygenat-
ing and sending nutrients
season. Spring is soon upon
us. During a recent hike on
to each cell. Our blood also
carries communication
one of the hilly trails at Mt.
molecules and cleanses
Pisgah, I was imagining the
fl owers blooming, the trees
our liver, an important and
leafi ng out and the rebirth
major site of detoxifi cation.
that happens each spring. YAAKOV LEVINE
Our lymph system fl ows
And I think of some chores at
throughout our bodies via
home, that “spring cleaning” that we all our lymph nodes and fi lters out bacte-
endeavor to fi nish before summer.
ria, viruses, and other organic matter.
Just as we may have excess “stuff” Some refer to the lymph system as a
that has built up around the house and pre-fi lter for the liver, keeping the liver
garage during winter, we may have from being overloaded. Our lymph does
some extra baggage on our bodies – not have a pump like our hearts, and we
weight and toxins. Just as it feels great support this fl ow with movement.
to clean up our surroundings, maybe
The major organs of detoxifi cation are
a prelude to gardening, mowing and the kidneys, intestines, liver and gall-
being outside more as the weather bladder. The intestines are a physical
warms, many people also enjoy an inter- barrier, stopping foreign molecules and
nal cleansing diet as we begin spring. other toxins from entering our bodies/
During this process we can support the bloodstream. The liver is the body’s
shedding of extra weight and toxins that major organ for cleansing the blood.
have built up during the winter, and get In the liver, toxins are neutralized, and
our bodies ready for summer activities they then pass to the gallbladder to be
absorbed by the bile for elimination.
... fi nally without our umbrellas.
We are actually “detoxing” at all There are two phases of detoxifi cation:
times; our bodies are constantly work- in Phase I enzymes break down toxins
ing hard to maintain balance, or equi- to get them ready for elimination, and
librium, and part of that process is our in Phase II some toxins need even more
innate ability to rid ourselves of toxins. processing before being eliminated.
Our kidneys act as fi lters for the blood
We do so with each breath we exhale,
when we perspire, and of course in the and work hard to remove cellular waste.
restroom as we eliminate. There is a lot The sweat glands throughout our bodies
of energy used by our bodies’ day-to- act as an important avenue of elimina-
day detoxifying processes. When we do tion. When we exercise or use a sauna,
a cleanse such as the Master Cleanse we have a great opportunity to remove
(aka Lemonade Fast – see below), we toxins as we perspire. Finally, we have
are not using as much energy to digest our lungs that eliminate a variety of
this liquid diet as we do with our regular wastes, mainly carbon dioxide from
diet, so there is more energy available our bodies.
In his book The New Detox Diet, Dr.
for a deeper cleaning and detoxifi cation.
Let’s explore how our body’s detoxi- Elson Haas more thoroughly explores
fi cation processes free our vital cellular the reasons for and methods of cleans-
and organ activities to function produc- ing and detoxifying our bodies, help-
A
ing us understand when and for how
long to follow a cleansing protocol.
For spring, he suggests the Master
Cleanse, originally developed by Dr.
Stanley Burroughs, M.D. This is a
simple cleanse program consisting of
fresh-squeezed lemon juice, dark amber
maple syrup, cayenne powder, and fresh
fi ltered water.
The Master Cleanse recipe:
2 tablespoons organic freshly squeezed
lemon or lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons pure (dark amber)
maple syrup
1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces spring or fi ltered water.
Mix and drink eight to 12 glasses
throughout the day.
Eat nothing else with this but include
water, a laxative herb tea (Smooth Move)
if needed, peppermint, chamomile or green
tea. Keep the mixture in the fridge in a glass
container or make it fresh each time. This is
a great spring cleanse to do for 3 to 10 days,
or even just one day a week.
The lemon juice supplies vitamins and
minerals, and the dark amber maple syrup
supplies energy from simple sugars and
minerals. The cayenne helps with energy,
and while spicy, helps to heal mucous
membranes in our digestive tract. The laxa-
tive teas help avoid temporary constipation.
Dr. Haas suggests that after the cleanse for a
couple of days it is best to eat steamed vege-
tables with whole grains such as brown rice
(or winter squash and sweet potatoes if you
are avoiding grains) and broth to ease our
systems into digesting solid foods. You
should notice more energy, maybe less
weight, and clearer skin. Salud!
One of my goals in past years is to use the
Master Cleanse as a way to shift to healthier
dietary choices. We often enjoy more treats
in winter, even after the holidays. The few
days or week of the cleanse can help us break
a poor pattern of food choices. Let me know
what you experience when you take a break
from your regular diet and follow a cleanse.
Important note: If you are under a physi-
cian’s treatment, always check with them
before starting any cleansing programs or
diets.
Contact Yaakov at nutritionallyspeak-
ing@gmail.com.
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Ingredients
1/3 cup good olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (can
substitute red wine vinegar)
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup green olives
1/3 cup capers, including some
juice
2 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1½ tablespoon dried oregano
(can substitute Italian herbs, fi nd it
at your local Bi-Mart)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1
teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds chicken thighs, skin-
less and boneless
1 teaspoon brown sugar (can use
white sugar)
½ cup dried white wine, like
Chardonnay or Pinot Gris
Directions
Combine fi rst nine ingredients
in a large bowl, add the chicken.
Make sure all the chicken is coated
with the marinade. Refrigerate for
two hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place the chicken along with
the marinade in one layer in a
large roasting pan. Pour the wine
around the chicken and sprinkle
with brown sugar. Roast for an
hour, uncovered, until chicken is
golden brown.
This is my new favorite weekday
dinner. It is a one-pot meal.
Creswell resident, real
estate agent and cook-
ing enthusiast Maria
Chebrova submits reci-
pes to The Chronicle as
“Tipsy Basil.”
You can reach her
through The Chronicle.
Email info@chroni-
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Basil’s attention.