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Spa Cuisine Helps Detoxify the Body

“Spa Cuisine” has fast become an art in of itself. High end spas now offer their own menu with a skilled chef, offering a detailed dish of Thai spiced chicken and vegetable couscous with tamarind and ginger chutney. Sounds delicious, but is it feasible at home? You may find great choices at your local Asian market, albeit some things may need a little more explanation on how to prepare. However, the reality for most of us is…. we are busy. Along with that, some of us may have a poor diet, rich in fatty calories, junk food, or too much alcohol. And if you are living in an area with high pollution this is also a factor that will affect your energy levels, and exacerbate symptoms of emotional stress or fatigue. Well, we have a few suggestions to leave you feeling calm and clear.

There is a popular rise in the use of spa and body products that are edible. This may only increase as we become more aware of the healing properties of a product both internally and externally. For example, green tea body treatments, almond scrubs, and vegetable wraps….sound strange, they are all on menus in quality spas. It is even proven that drinking moor mud, in addition to having a mud wrap, increases your detox levels. Yes, really, it is good for you, and helps eliminate toxins, it is also tasteless and odorless, so the squeamish won’t have a problem.

You may use tropical fruits or ones found around the globe, to create smoothies, and at home health cuisine. Follow our suggestions or create your own at home menu. A favorite, low calorie, detoxifying drink combines, 3 tomatoes, 2 carrots, 3 stalks of celery, 2 bell peppers, 1 cup spinach, ½ beet, 1/2 teaspn., lemon juice, and garlic to taste. Juice and blend for a delicious veggie cocktail. Another of our favorites is a hot fruit salad. Mix a variety of dried fruits, like apricots, apples, figs, pears, etc. soak all in ¼ cup apple or orange juice, refrigerate overnight. Next simmer for 10 minutes and add 3 tblspn., plain yogurt and nuts of your choice. Fast and healthy! Of course we always recommend adding ginger to your diet. This is always beneficial for its anti-bacterial qualities, aiding in digestion, and fighting those nasty free radicals. Top fresh fruit with grated ginger or add to hot tea, it adds great flavor. These are great ways to detoxify the body. If you combine these with a daily series of fresh fruit, and lots of water, you have your own mini-fasting program.

Spa Cuisine was introduced to enhance the overall spa experience and leave you inspired to follow the health trend at home. Whereever you are visiting, or in your hometown, take a moment to enjoy what your City or destination has to offer. Those of us joining us for our SPA ESSENTIALS course in Costa Rica, will be able to take advantage of the local fare, and clean coastal air. The humidity can act as a natural sauna. Also try and enjoy the local fruit and vegetables while visiting, they may have some you may not have at home.

We hope we have given you an inspirational start to healthy eating, and encourage you to eat raw fruits and vegetables. These things all come together in a common sense theme of –“Cleansing the Body is Clearing the Mind”. This is also the philosophy of Spa College and we hope to help you achieve that.