🥦 “Healing from the Inside Out”: How One Nutrient-Rich Meal Can Help at 60+
If you’re in your 60s and have noticed better eyesight, liver function, and colon health from changing your diet, it’s likely you’ve introduced some of the following powerful foods:
👀 Foods That Support Eyesight
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Leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that help protect the retina.
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Eggs, particularly the yolks, contain both lutein and vitamin A.
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Fatty fish (like salmon or sardines) are full of omega-3s, which support retinal tissue and reduce inflammation.
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Carrots and sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the body.
🧠 Foods That Cleanse the Liver
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Beets support detox by increasing the flow of bile and breaking down toxins.
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Garlic activates liver enzymes that help flush out toxins.
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Avocados, walnuts, and olive oil are healthy fats that support liver function and reduce inflammation.
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Turmeric helps regenerate liver cells and reduce fat buildup.
💩 Foods That Cleanse the Colon
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High-fiber foods like chia seeds, oats, fruits, and vegetables help regulate digestion and prevent constipation.
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Probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, or fermented vegetables support healthy gut flora.
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Water and hydration are essential for fiber to work properly and to help flush toxins.
🥗 RECIPE: Detox Power Bowl for Eyes, Liver & Colon
This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and combines several powerful ingredients in one bowl. It’s anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense, and easy to digest — ideal for anyone focusing on healing and wellness, especially over 60.
✅ Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
Base:
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1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
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2 cups fresh spinach or chopped kale
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1 cup steamed broccoli or cauliflower
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1/2 cup shredded carrot
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1/2 cup shredded beet (raw or lightly steamed)
Protein:
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1–2 soft-boiled eggs
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1 fillet (100–150g) baked salmon or grilled tofu (if plant-based)
Healthy Fats & Flavor:
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1/4 avocado, sliced
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1 tbsp chopped walnuts
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1 tsp turmeric powder
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of half a lemon
Optional:
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1 tsp minced garlic
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1 tsp ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
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Pinch of black pepper (helps turmeric absorb)
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Cook your quinoa (or grain of choice). While it cooks, steam the broccoli, and shred the beets and carrots.
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Prepare the egg(s): Soft-boil for about 7 minutes, cool, then peel.
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Bake or grill the salmon with a pinch of turmeric and garlic.
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In a small pan, heat olive oil gently and stir in the turmeric and garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
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Assemble the bowl:
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Start with quinoa as the base.
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Layer on your greens, broccoli, beets, carrots, eggs, and salmon.
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Top with avocado slices, walnuts, flax/chia seeds.
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Drizzle the turmeric-garlic oil and lemon juice.
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Finish with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if desired.
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🧠 Why It Works
This bowl is designed to nourish and detoxify three core systems:
| Function | Ingredients & Benefit |
|---|---|
| Eyesight | Spinach (lutein), eggs (vitamin A, lutein), salmon (omega-3) |
| Liver Support | Beets (detox), turmeric (anti-inflammatory), garlic, olive oil, avocado |
| Colon Cleansing | Broccoli, beet, carrot (fiber), flax/chia seeds (omega-3, gut-cleansing), hydration |

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