Dr. Wendie Trubow Offers Healing Food Recipes to Rejuvenate, Recharge and Detox During the Holidays

The holiday season is traditionally a time for celebration, family gatherings, and indulging in delicious feasts. However, it’s also a period when many people tend to overindulge in unhealthy foods and drinks, leaving them feeling sluggish and less than their best. Dr. Wendie Trubow, MD, renowned wellness expert and physician and author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing, has tips, advice, and recipes to help us get through the holidays and feel great.
Dr. Trubow’s detox philosophy and recipes provide a structured and comprehensive approach to detoxifying the body and mind, allowing us to enjoy the holidays without compromising our health. The program and recipes in her book are designed to promote increased energy levels, mental clarity, and a sense of rejuvenation.
“I understand that the holiday season can be a difficult time to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” says Dr. Trubow. “I wrote my book to empower individuals to make positive choices, enjoy the holidays, and enter the new year feeling revitalized and ready to tackle their health goals.”
Dr. Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFM Certified Practitioner is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a gynecologist.  Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Wendie developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing.  She is regularly featured on MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post websites, an accomplished speaker and previously had her own television program.  She is on the faculty of 4AM and a speaker for their conferences as well as other national societies.  To learn more about Dr. Trubow visit Home | Five Journeys.
To get through the holidays, try these detoxing recipes: Recipes and photos may be reprinted with the following credit: Recipe(s) and photo(s) reprinted with permission from  Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel  by Dr. Wendie Trubow and Ed Levitan / Lioncrest Publishing
 
Detox Smoothie
1 Serving
Start your day with this fresh and delicious smoothie.
AIP, Candida Friendly, Dairy Free, Detox Friendly, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low FODMAP,
Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Whole 30
Ingredients
Juice of ½ lemon, or 1 lime
1 cup arugula, baby kale, or other leafy green of choice
⅓ of an avocado
1 small bunch of cilantro or other herb of choice
¼ inch piece of peeled ginger
1 cup frozen organic berries
1-2 scoops of protein or Vital Proteins collagen powder
1 cup coconut water
1+ cup of dairy free milk or water, as needed to thin the mixture (you can also add ice to thicken the mixture)
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender, and blend on high until everything is smooth and blended. Enjoy!
Tip
Make smoothie cubes by skipping the extra water or dairy free milk and pour the finished mixture into a silicone ice cube tray. Freeze for at least 4 hours. Now you have smoothie cubes you can use to blend in the morning with 1 cup
of dairy free milk or water to make your morning routine a lot easier!
 
Cucumber Roll Ups
6 Servings
This dish makes for a great holiday party appetizer.
AIP, Candida Friendly, Dairy Free, Detox Friendly, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Kid Friendly, Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Whole 30
Ingredients:
3 medium cucumbers
½ cup guacamole or mashed avocado
¼ cup parsley or cilantro, or other fresh herb of choice
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup shredded red cabbage
Coconut aminos or tahini for dipping
Optional protein: Organic sliced tofu or slices of meat of choice
Toothpicks
Preparation:
Start by using a mandolin or vegetable peeler to slice long-wise, a long strip of cucumber about 1/4 inch thick and lay flat on a plate or tray. Do this with all of the cucumbers, leaving the hard/thick skin ends out.
Once you have all the cucumber strips, pat them on both sides with a paper towel to drain excess moisture.
On top of each cucumber strip, lay out the mashed avocado or guacamole in a thin layer as the base. Now start laying
the other toppings in an even layer over the avocado, leaving the protein for last.
Once the layers are done, start slowly rolling the cucumber up with the filling and place a toothpick in the entire roll
up to hold it together.
Place on a plate with your dipping sauce of choice on the side and enjoy!