Alkaline Broth- Day 17-Arbonne 30 day Challenge

Day17

DETOX, please!

13 days to go

-not weighing myself until Friday

I had a long weekend full of family, shopping and dining out! I didn't indulge too much. However, I still feel cruddy.

This morning I took a spin class and something was just off. I was in a bad mood. I couldn't stay focused. I felt out of it. I was on my way to work and I got SO sick to my stomach. I tried to stick it out at work but I just couldn't do it. Way to start a week. I headed home and put together my "Alkaline Broth" aka a veggie soup broth and am now resting on my couch. I feel okay now-- I hope that it's not a stomach bug that's slowly creeping in and instead that it was just a momentary thing. :/ I have to say- my green protein shake this morning made me want to puke (looking at it).

Here's Jennifer's recipe for the Alkaline Broth.
The only real rule is:  
1/3 greens (salad greens)
1/3 green veggies
1/3 starchy veggies.
You can add whatever seasonings you'd like.

Alkaline Broth

Ingredients:

Greens (salad greens)

3/4 bag of spinach

3/4 bag of kale

3/4 bag of"Southern Greens Blend (turnips, collar/mustard greens)

Seaweed (I didn't use. I didn't have it)

Other non-starchy veggies:

Green beans (half of a bag. I used frozen organic from Trader Joe's)

Broccoli – 1 crown (large chunks- I used half a bag of florets)

1 Zucchini – (cubed)

3 stalks of celery – (cut in large chunks)

Brussel Sprouts (I did not use. I didn't have them on hand)

3 Carrots – (cut in large chunks, skin on)

Onion – ½-1 whole (large chunks)

Starchy Veggies:

Sweet Potato – 1 (large cubes, skin on)

Potato – 1 (large cubes, skin on)

Seasonings:

This is what I used...

Parsley

Rosemary

Ginger

Black Pepper

other suggestions.... 

cilantro( I'm allergic), jalapenos, crushed red pepper, etc.

Directions:

Fill a large stock pot (8 quart is usually fine) with all the veggies, then fill

with water.

Bring to a boil, simmer for 4-6 hours.

Jennifer says....

I save some of veggies and puree to eat as a side - sometimes mix with
rice quinoa, and/or broth for a soup.
I freeze the broth in smaller tupperware so it lasts longer - usually in 2-3
serving sizes so I get a few days out of it once I thaw it out.

I'll keep you posted tomorrow for my review!