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Sweet potatoes are an important glucose and glycogen storage food for the liver.  All sweet potatoes and yams are beneficial, even white sweet potatoes.  Similar to regular potatoes, they help support almost every function for which the liver is responsible inside our bodies.  Sweet potatoes have phytochemical properties that calm heated, angry, stagnant, sluggish, and toxic livers and help prevent spasming.  They also offer a range of hormone-balancing phytochemicals for the liver; the liver uses sweet potatoes and yams to regulate and control some of its hormone functions. 

Add 3 inches of water to a medium-sized pot, bring it to a boil, and add a steaming basket.  Place the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover, and steam for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender on the outside yet firm in the middle.  Remove from heat and cool completely. 

Remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and grate them using the large side of a box grater.  Place the grated sweet potato into a bowl and add the herbs.  Mix until combined. 

Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture, and then use your hands to form the tots into small cylinders. 

Place the tots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until browned.  For a crispier tot, turn the heat up to 400°F for the last 10 minutes of baking.  Let the tots cool for 5 to 10 minutes before eating. 

To make the ketchup, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.  Serve with tots. 

This soup is oh so creamy and dreamy.  The potatoes add a natural creaminess to the soup without the use of cream, butter, or milk, and the broccoli adds some texture.  Serve yourself up a big bowl of this soup when you’re looking for a comforting, grounding meal.  Pair it with Leafy Green Salad or Liver Rescue Salad (recipes in Cleanse To Heal) if you wish. 

Potatoes: Abundant in amino acids that specifically inhibit viral growth.  Potatoes are high in glucose that provides substance to the liver, as it’s precisely what the liver relies on to keep strong.  It also helps build up glycogen storage, the very resource that protects us against blood sugar problems, weight gain, fatty liver, and dirty blood syndrome.  Potatoes keep the liver grounded and stable, giving us a good constitution.  They’re also shunned for being a nightshade, when in truth they have the ability to reverse many varieties of chronic illness. 

Broccoli: The “trunks” of broccoli are rich in sulfur compounds, which are not researched to the extent needed—they’re more important than we realize.  These phytochemical sulfur compounds act as harmful gas to unfriendly bacteria and other microorganisms inside the intestinal tract and also travel straight to the liver, where they saturate liver tissue, allowing the liver’s immune system to have a fighting chance at controlling pathogens. 

Directions:
Add 3 inches of water to a medium-sized pot, bring it to a boil, and add a steaming basket.  Place the potatoes and carrots in the basket, cover, and steam for 8 to 12 minutes, until soft. 

When they’re ready, remove the potatoes and carrots and place them in a blender together with the turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon juice, and water or Liver Rescue Broth.  Blend until very smooth.  Pour into a pot and bring to a simmer. 

To make the broccoli, steam it for 5 to 10 minutes, until tender yet not mushy; you want the broccoli to hold up well in the soup.  Stir it into the soup.  Divide the soup between bowls and serve. 

Tips:
* If you don’t like broccoli, you can use cauliflower or asparagus. 

* When choosing between water and Liver Rescue Broth for the ingredients, keep in mind that the broth will produce a richer flavor.  Store-bought vegetable stock isn’t called for because it’s very difficult to find a variety that’s free from oil, salt, natural flavors, and/or other additives.  For convenience, make a batch of Liver Rescue Broth in advance and freeze it (consider ice cube trays for easy thawing) so you have it on hand for recipes like these. 

Let's take a look at how some of the key ingredients in these Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies can offer healing support:

Bananas: The fructose in banana is liver’s favorite source of food.  It provides quick fuel to the liver and wakes up sleepy cells, increasing their ingenuity and work output.  Soothes the linings of the intestinal tract and also soothes the nerves attached to the intestinal tract.  Contrary to popular belief, bananas are one of the most antibacterial, anti-yeast, antifungal foods.  A great food to combine with other nutrient-rich foods or to take with supplements, because they improve the liver’s ability to absorb nutrients. 

Raisins: Raisins can easily be ignored or forgotten, but they actually offer wonderful health benefits and in fact offer greater nutritional might than the goji berry, which is touted as a superfood.  Raisins can vary in size and color depending on which type of grape is used.  Grapes have a lengthy list of health benefits and can be particularly beneficial when it comes to battling The Unforgiving Four.  They possess strong antiviral properties and can help in the removal of radiation from the body.  They also work to remove DDT and toxic heavy metals from the liver thanks to the collaborative efforts of their amino acids and anthocyanins. 

This hearty stew is so satisfying and mouth-watering.  Portobello mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, onions, and fresh herbs come together in a delicious gravy-style sauce.  This is a great meal to serve to hungry friends and family or to keep in the fridge or freezer for leftovers.  Enjoy with a fresh salad for a truly soul-comforting meal. 

Let's take a look at how some of the key ingredients in this Portobello Stew can offer healing support:

Mushrooms: Contain hundreds of undiscovered phytochemical compounds, many of which are detoxifying for the liver without hurting it.  Mushrooms are medicine for the liver.  Many people fear mushrooms because they believe that their status as a type of fungus means they feed fungus within the body.  It’s just the opposite.  A mushroom is a fungus that destroys fungus, and the liver accepts mushrooms as allies—if the liver is dealing with unwanted microorganisms such as fungus, mushrooms are very helpful in pushing them out of the liver.  Mushrooms also reduce fungus, bacteria, and viruses in the intestinal tract, allowing for cleaner nutrients and cleaner blood to arrive in the liver. 

Potatoes: Abundant in amino acids that specifically inhibit viral growth.  Potatoes are high in glucose that provides substance to the liver, as it’s precisely what the liver relies on to keep strong.  It also helps build up glycogen storage, the very resource that protects us against blood sugar problems, weight gain, fatty liver, and dirty blood syndrome.  Potatoes keep the liver grounded and stable, giving us a good constitution.  They’re also shunned for being a nightshade, when in truth they have the ability to reverse many varieties of chronic illness. 

Onions: Very similar to garlic, onions have antimicrobial sulfur compounds that expel unfriendly pathogens from the liver.  Onions have a disinfecting quality for the liver, keeping it from becoming inflamed.  They also improve the temperature control or “thermostat” of the liver so it can heat and cool itself properly. 

Directions:
Place a large ceramic nonstick pot on medium-high heat and add the onion.  Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until it starts to soften, adding a spoonful of water if needed.  Add the celery and cook for another 2 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.  Then add the garlic, carrots, potatoes, thyme, and rosemary.  Stir well.  Pour in the water and tomato paste and bring it to a boil.  Cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are soft. 

If desired, mix together the arrowroot and cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry.  Pour the slurry into the stew and stir well.  Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the stew has thickened.  Remove from heat and serve, topped with fresh parsley.  Makes 4 to 6 servings. 

The versatility of the humble potato is impressive.  From steamed to baked to salads to pizzas to stuffed to mashed and more, there are endless ways to draw on its flexibility.  Potatoes often get a bad rap because of the other ingredients that accompany them.  When prepared without butter, cream, cheese, or bacon bits, the potato is an incredibly healing vegetable that can help knock down your viral load.  These Pizza Boats show one more delicious way you can enjoy the potato. 

Potatoes: Abundant in amino acids that specifically inhibit viral growth.  Potatoes are high in glucose that provides substance to the liver, as it’s precisely what the liver relies on to keep strong.  It also helps build up glycogen storage, the very resource that protects us against blood sugar problems, weight gain, fatty liver, and dirty blood syndrome.  Potatoes keep the liver grounded and stable, giving us a good constitution. 

Tomatoes: Harness critical micronutrients, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals to support many functions of the liver.  Lycopene is a beloved nutrient that the liver admires: the liver uses it to shield itself from cell damage, plus lycopene helps the liver detox red blood cells safely, smoothly, and efficiently. 

Zucchini: Zucchini have a mild liver-purging effect, allowing the liver to squeeze out poisonous troublemakers safely.  It’s also soothing to the intestinal tract walls, pushing out pathogens such as bacteria and fungus, allowing for better absorption of nutrients that can be sent up to the liver. 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Pierce the potatoes with a fork and place them on the baking sheet.  Bake them in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until tender.  Remove and cool. 

While the potatoes are roasting, make the tomato sauce by whisking together the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, raw honey, and 1/4 cup water.  Set aside. 

When they are cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the top of each potato half, creating a boat.  Place a couple of tablespoons of tomato sauce in each and add toppings of your choice. 

Place them back in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the toppings are cooked through.  Serve immediately.  Makes 2 to 3 servings. 

These veggie patties are so incredibly versatile that you can make them a regular lunch or dinner choice without getting bored.  Try them over a salad, with steamed vegetables, topped with salsa, in a lettuce or cabbage leaf, dipped into the natural ketchup recipe in Cleanse to Heal, or any other way you can dream up. 

Carrots: A quick liver refueling source of glucose that’s attached to minerals and vitamins.  When carrots are eaten raw, they’re higher in antiseptic phytochemical compounds that inhibit the growth of unfriendly microorganisms. 

Zucchini: Soothing to the intestinal tract walls, pushing out pathogens such as bacteria and fungus, allowing for better absorption of nutrients that can be sent up to the liver.  Zucchini is a beneficial gallbladder food, containing phytochemicals that actually reduce gallbladder inflammation. 

Potatoes: Abundant in amino acids that specifically inhibit viral growth.  Potatoes are high in glucose that provides substance to the liver, as it’s precisely what the liver relies on to keep strong.  Potatoes keep the liver grounded and stable, giving us a good constitution. 

Directions:
Add 3 inches of water to a medium-sized pot, bring it to a boil, and add a steaming basket.  Place the potatoes and carrots in the basket, cover, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.  Remove from heat and cool completely. 

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Grate the zucchini and place it in a muslin cloth or nut milk bag to squeeze out all the water.  Make sure that the zucchini is very dry; otherwise it will take the patties longer to crisp up in the oven.  Add it to a mixing bowl.  Grate the potatoes and carrots and place them in the bowl with the grated zucchini.  Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and paprika and mix until combined. 

Form the mixture into about 8 patties and place them on the baking sheet.  Place in the oven and cook for 45 to 60 minutes, until browned and crispy, flipping them halfway through.  Allow the patties to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before eating so they firm up. 

Fresh arugula and spinach tossed with warm roasted vegetables makes for a heavenly pairing.  This Warm Spiced Roasted Vegetable Salad is a great way to get all-important leafy greens in while also enjoying the comfort and satiation of roasted vegetables. 

Let's take a look at how some of the key ingredients in this recipe can offer healing support:

Winter squash (including kabocha, acorn, delicata, and butternut): Loaded with nutrients that our livers can easily store.  High in carotenoids that protect liver cells from damage.  The glucose in winter squash can stabilize the liver, allowing blood sugar to stabilize overall in the body. 

Zucchini: Very similar to cucumber in certain ways, as it is also a fruit that’s helpful for liver hydration, which allows the liver to store micro pockets of water that it can later release back into the bloodstream during moments of chronic dehydration in your life.  Zucchini have a mild liver- purging effect, allowing the liver to squeeze out poisonous troublemakers safely.  It’s also soothing to the intestinal tract walls, pushing out pathogens such as bacteria and fungus, allowing for better absorption of nutrients that can be sent up to the liver.  Zucchini is a beneficial gallbladder food, containing phytochemicals that actually reduce gallbladder inflammation. 

Arugula: Causes a gentle purging effect inside the liver, with undiscovered phytochemical compounds that allow the liver to decide the severity of the cleanse and what toxins it safely wants to release (versus a purge that would harm the liver). 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.  Place the diced carrot, butternut squash, red onion, and zucchini on the baking sheet.  Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, and raw honey.  Mix until evenly coated.  Place in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and browned.  While the vegetables are roasting, make the dressing by whisking together the orange juice and zest, garlic, raw honey, and lemon juice.  Place the spinach, arugula, and cilantro in a serving bowl or divide between two.  Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle the dressing on top.  Serve immediately Makes 1 to 2 servings. 

While you might have heard about or tried zucchini noodles, or even butternut squash noodles . . .  have you tried sweet potato noodles?  They’re delicious and fun!  In this recipe, they are combined with asparagus, garlic, and red pepper to make a beautiful meal that will delight your eyes and your body. 

Sweet potatoes: An important glucose and glycogen storage food for the liver.  All sweet potatoes and yams are beneficial, even white sweet potatoes.  Sweet potatoes offer a range of hormone-balancing phytochemicals for the liver; the liver uses sweet potatoes and yams to regulate and control some of its hormone functions. 

Asparagus: Provide a wealth of flavonoids that act as natural aspirin and soothe a hot, overburdened, struggling liver.  The liver’s ability to cleanse increases greatly from this calming effect.  Asparagus helps dislodge fat cells, expelling them from the liver. 

Directions:
Peel the sweet potatoes, slice them in half, and spiralize them into thick noodles.  Set aside.  Place a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat and add the noodles, asparagus, garlic, and red pepper flakes.  Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, adding a bit of water if desired and tossing and gently scraping down the sides as needed.  Add the sliced red pepper and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water.  Place the lid on and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the noodles are tender.  Be careful not to overcook—the noodles can turn mushy very quickly.  Season with lemon juice.  Serve immediately.  Makes 1 to 2 servings. 

While dates are a perfect, easy snack on their own, these Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Dates take snacking to another level of deliciousness!  Pair them with celery sticks and cucumber slices for a sweet, salty, and hydrating snack. 

Let's take a look at how the key ingredients in this recipe offer healing support:

Dates: The intestinal tract builds up mucus due to low hydrochloric acid and bile production, and that can slow down absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.  Dates expel and eliminate mucus, especially that produced by pathogens such as bacteria and fungus, from the colon.  The sugars in dates feed the liver; they’re a great source of glucose for recovery and restoration that allows the liver to maximize its over 2,000 chemical functions. 

Apples: Provide living water to support the liver’s hydration capabilities, so it can store the water and then release it back into the bloodstream when 285 dehydration or dirty blood syndrome occurs.  The fruit acids in apples help cleanse the liver by dispersing toxic films that build up inside its storage banks.  Apples starve out bacteria, yeast, mold, other funguses, and viruses from the intestinal tract and liver. 

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Dates

Ingredients:
1 apple
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 medjool dates

Directions:
Cut the apple into thin wedges, removing the core and seeds.  Lay the slices flat on a plate or platter and sprinkle with cinnamon.  Make an incision on one side of the date and remove the pit.  Open the date and place a cinnamon apple wedge in the middle.  Repeat with the rest of the dates and serve.  Makes 2 servings. 

Crispy tostadas piled with fresh veggies and diced potatoes roasted in delicious spices of chili powder, paprika and cumin.  Drizzled with a sweet and savory avocado sauce, you may wish to make these a regular dinner choice for yourself and the whole family.  Enjoy! 

Potatoes: Abundant in amino acids that specifically inhibit viral growth.  Potatoes are high in glucose that provides substance to the liver, as it’s precisely what the liver relies on to keep strong.  It also helps build up glycogen storage, the very resource that protects us against blood sugar problems, weight gain, fatty liver, and dirty blood syndrome. 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400F. Place the tortillas in the oven, straight on the rack, and bake for 2-4 minutes, until browned and crispy.  Keep a close eye on them since they burn very quickly.  When crisp, remove from the oven and set aside to cool. 

Place a medium-sized non-stick skillet on medium-high heat.  Add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, until soft and browned.  Add a bit of water if the onion sticks to the pan.  Add the garlic, potatoes, ground cumin, ground cilantro, chili powder, smoked paprika and paprika and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until the spices are toasted. 

Add the water, stir briefly and place a lid on the skillet immediately.  Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are soft and the water has evaporated.  Add more water if needed. 

To make the sauce, place the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, water, maple syrup and sea salt (if using) in a blender and blend until smooth. 

To serve, divide the cooked potatoes between tostadas and top with red cabbage, red pepper, sauce and fresh cilantro.  Serve immediately with a squeeze of lime juice. 

Serves 2-3

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