The liver is an amazing organ. Tasked with removing toxins from the body, the liver acts as a natural filter. However, with today’s poor, overly processed dietary habits and overindulgence, it is easy for your liver to become overwhelmed and “clogged”.

This is a great summer salad, leaving you refreshed even on the hottest days. For those who like to have a little protein with there salad, both grilled chicken or shrimp go well with this dish. Don’t let the number of items scare you, this is a simple recipe and well worth the extra time. Great for the family or summer parties.

Spinach Salad

Makes 1 salad

* 4 oz. Spinach – cleaned and stem removed

* 2 oz. Mango – peeled, seeded and diced into ¾” pieces

* 2 oz. Papaya – peeled, seeded and diced into ¾” pieces

* 2 oz. Mandarin oranges

* ½ oz. Red onion – julienne

* 2 Tbsp. Slivered almonds – toasted

* 2 oz. Lime vinaigrette (recipe follows)

* 1 ea. Lime slices

Detoxification provides the liver, colon and other organs with the enzymes, nutrients and support that they need to eliminate the waste build-up and to function efficiently again.

Combine spinach red onion and lime vinaigrette in a bowl and toss. Place on plate and top with mango, papaya, mandarin oranges and slivered almonds. Garnish with lime slice.

Lime vinaigrette

Yields 4 cups

* 4 oz. Lime marmalade

* 6 oz. Fresh lime juice

* 4 tsp. Sugar

* 4 tsp. Orange juice concentrate – undiluted

* 2 ½ oz. Cider vinegar

* 2 tsp. Kosher salt

* 1 tsp. Sambal olek (chili paste)

* 1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard

* ½ tsp. Ground coriander

* 1 Tbsp. Poppy seeds

* 2 cups Canola oil

* 3 oz. Olive oil

Combine and mix all ingredients except the oils in a mixer. Slowly add the oil on medium speed until vinaigrette is emulsified. Store in an air tight container and refrigerate.

Detox diets are used to refer to diets, herbs, and other methods of removing environmental and dietary toxins from the body for general health. However, most detox diets just involve cleansing the entire body. Below, there is a sample of a seven day detox diet that you can try.

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