What you must remember:
- To maintain a flat stomach, taking care of your digestion but also your liver is essential
- Detoxification is a natural process of the body
- Relying on herbal medicine is essential for optimal detox
- To promote a flat stomach, consume recipes rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
- For total effectiveness, focus on foods rich in polyphenols
What is a flat stomach?
The term “ flat stomach ” is often associated with weight in our society. It is therefore important to understand that a flat stomach is not always synonymous with good health or vice versa. Without this being linked to weight gain, it can be swollen or bloated due to several factors: hormonal, metabolic or digestive.
Taking care of your stomach means, above all, taking care of the machinery there to preserve the organs and the overall health of the body. Indeed, the intestine (which includes the intestinal microbiota ), the liver, the stomach constitute the physiology of the stomach and must be pampered to avoid possible digestive, hepatic and metabolic inconveniences.
And what is detox for?
Detoxification is a natural process of the body; This involves the elimination of toxins or waste by the emunctory organs. Among these organs, we find the liver, an essential ally for our detoxification, the intestine, the skin, the kidneys and the lungs.
These organs can, through the influence of our lifestyle, sometimes be overloaded by toxins which leads to disorders of certain functions and a release of these toxins towards other organs. The liver , which is the first line of defense, tends to relegate its toxins to the intestine when it feels overloaded, which induces more or less intense digestive disorders. This is why starting a detox with our fabulous recipes, to reset the body, will allow you to take care of your liver and intestine.
Food and herbal medicine for a good detox
To begin a good, effective and lasting detox, it is important to target foods and active ingredients contained in plants that promote the body's well-being.
Foods and plants containing polyphenols and flavonoids have strong detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties. Here are some examples of foods and plants:
- Garlic
- Leek
- Black radish
- Caraway
- Fennel
- Cabbage
- Pineapple
- Lemon
Integrated into recipes , they constitute real allies to fight against the accumulation of toxins and facilitate elimination.
Our 5 detox recipes to find a flat stomach
Recipe 1 - Winter detox cream soup
A comforting cream rich in vitamin C and K and prebiotic fibers for optimal detox and a flat stomach.
Ingredients (4 people) :
- 2 potatoes
- 750g broccoli
- 2 leeks
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 200 ml coconut cream
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- Nutmeg
- Salt pepper
Preparation ( 30 min ) :
- Cut the vegetables and potatoes into pieces, sections and small bouquets. Next, roast a few florets of broccoli in the oven with a little olive oil.
- In a saucepan or casserole dish, cook the vegetables in the vegetable stock.
- Cook everything for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables and potatoes are tender.
- Drain the vegetables, reserving a little broth.
- Mix the vegetables with the coconut cream. Serve hot with a few pieces of roasted broccoli.
Recipe 2 - Smoothie energy bowl
A smoothie for an energy boost, a boost of omega 3 and antioxidants. A concentrate of colors for a hassle-free detox and a flat stomach.
Ingredients (1 person) :
- 100g frozen red fruits
- 50g pineapple
- 1 banana
- 20g of oilseeds: almonds, walnuts, squash, flax
- 30g granola or muesli or oatmeal
- 15g grated coconut
Preparation ( 10 min ) :
- In a blender, mix the red fruits and the pineapple. Add half of the banana.
- Pour everything into a bowl
- Serve with seeds, granola, grated coconut or other topping of your choice.
Recipe 3 - Winter salad
For more freshness, here is the perfect salad for a successful detox and guaranteed pleasure. A combination of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals for a great stomach.
Ingredients (1 person) :
- ½ avocado
- 100g of cabbage
- 100g carrots
- 40g black radish
- 90g cooked red beans
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Cumin
Preparation ( 30 min ) :
- Cut the vegetables.
- Season the carrots with olive oil and cumin and roast them in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Arrange the raw vegetables in a bowl and add the roasted carrots and red beans.
- Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette and season the salad
Recipe 4 - Pumpkin and cauliflower curry
A recipe full of minerals and flavors to travel to Asia. These vegetables will accompany your best detox dishes to keep a flat stomach.
Ingredients (4 people) :
- 1 cauliflower
- 500g pumpkin
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 onion
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- Curry paste or curry powder
- Olive oil
- Salt pepper
Preparation ( 30 min ) :
- Cut the vegetables into pieces or bouquets. Steam them for 5 minutes.
- Slice the garlic and onion and brown them in an oiled pan.
- Add the vegetables, curry, coconut milk and tomato paste. Season and cook for 20 minutes over low heat.
Recipe 5 - Carrot and parsley pancakes
As a snack or as a dish, these crispy pancakes are perfect for enjoying carrots in other forms. Their high content of vitamin A (b-carotene), a true natural antioxidant, gives them intense detoxifying power for a dream flat stomach.
Ingredients ( 4 people ) :
- 400g carrots
- 200g ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- Parsley
- Salt pepper
Preparation ( 30 min ) :
- Peel and grate the carrots
- Chop the parsley
- In a salad bowl, beat the eggs with the ricotta and flour. Season.
- Add the parsley and carrots and make pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes for 5 minutes on each side in a non-stick pan with a little olive oil.
H2: DIJO products for a good detox and a flat stomach
At DIJO, we have developed different detox products to allow you to take care of your body and in particular your liver. In fact, we have the Liver Detox , included in the Detox Pack , an ideal complement to reboost the body, support the detoxification functions of the liver, promote good intestinal transit and regain inner balance. As a first intention, it allows you to start off on the right foot. To extend the treatment and strengthen the body in depth, we have developed our Dream Stomach Pack , to find a flat stomach quickly, sustainably and fight against digestive inconveniences. It includes the 5-day reset , ideal for combating bloating, the essential probiotics for a good balance of intestinal flora and the Prébio slim to boost metabolism and support weight loss. All these supplements combined help promote good, lasting detox.
