Start the day with a bowl of this healthy whole grain. Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. (Not many cleanses incorporate protein, which can be problematic; if you're not consuming enough amino acids, your body will begin mining them from your muscle tissue. Muscle loss is, unfortunately, one way that detox dieters lose weight.) Quinoa also provides fiber to bulk up stool, and phosphorus to help stimulate bowel movements. The prunes deliver even more fiber, plus sorbitol, a sugar alcohol with a laxative effect.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. grated ginger
  • ⅓ cup chopped prunes
  • ¼ cup rice milk

Directions


Bring the water, quinoa, nutmeg, and ginger to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Then stir in the prunes and rice milk. Cover the pot again and cook for another five minutes.

This recipe is part of Dr. Oz’s Two-Day Wonder Cleanse that rejuvenates body and spirit.
From the March 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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