SPICES TO DETOX - KICKSTART A HEALTHY 2022

It’s the start of a new year and we’re all coming off of a holiday filled with heavy, rich foods and indulgent celebrations. January is a chance to start fresh and detox a little.

We’ve got a few simple recipes that we created at Zest & Zing that embrace fresh ingredients, fewer steps, and healthy, detoxifying spices. That way, you don’t feel deprived as you kickstart a healthy 2022.

While elaborate, calorie-filled recipes might give you flavour, they’re often not as delicious as simple recipes with fewer, better ingredients.

Spices are packed with health benefits (we've written about them before) and they can help you detox from the holidays and add flavour to your meals with just a sprinkle.

Warm soups are perfect for January and this one is filled with healthy vegetables that will leave you feeling satisfied and full. Not only will you get the benefits of tomatoes, lentils, and olive oil, but the spices make it a more nuanced and elevated dish. The fresh garlic contains antioxidants, detoxifying properties, and helps fight the common cold, while chilies are said to help detoxify cells and delay aging with their potent antioxidant properties (and perhaps even promote weight loss). This particular spicy soup contains the Calabrian chili, known for its unique fruity and spicy flavours.