Detox-Friendly Lunch Recipes

Aim for variety, and take care not to supersize your portions. A lunch salad might include 4 ounces of protein, 1/2 cup of grains, greens, a cup or two of vegetables, a tablespoon of oil, and several herbs and spices.

Our detox guidelines, including which foods to include and exclude, were developed by Alejandro Junger, M.D., author of "Clean: The Revolutionary Program To Restore the Body's Natural Ability To Heal Itself"(HarperOne; 2009).

See the Detox Foods to Include list for more info.

Dairy substitutes: Rice, oat, and nut milks such as almond milk and coconut milk

Non-gluten grains: brown rice, oats, millet, amaranth, teff, tapioca, buckwheat, potato flour, quinoa

Fruits and vegetables: whole fruits, unsweetened, frozen or water-packed, canned fruits, and diluted juices, all raw vegetables, steamed, sauteed, juiced, or roasted vegetables

Animal protein: fresh or water-packed fish, wild game, lamb, duck, organic chicken, and turkey

Vegetable protein: split peas, lentils, and legumes

Nuts and seeds: walnuts, sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, nut butters such as almond or tahini

Oils: cold-pressed olive, flax, safflower, sesame, almond, sunflower, walnut, canola, pumpkin

Drinks: filtered or distilled water, decaffeinated herbal teas, seltzer or mineral water

Sweeteners: brown rice syrup, agave nectar, stevia, fruit sweetener, blackstrap molasses

Condiments: vinegar, all spices, including salt, pepper, basil, carob, cinnamon, cumin, dill, garlic, ginger, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, turmeric

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Dairy and eggs: all

Butter and mayonnaise: all

Grains: wheat, corn, barley, spelt, kamut, rye, triticale

Fruits and vegetables: oranges, orange juice, corn, creamed vegetables

Animal protein: pork, beef, veal, sausage, cold cuts, canned meats, frankfurters, shellfish

Vegetable protein: soybean products (soy sauce, soybean oil in processed foods, tempeh, tofu, soy milk, soy yogurt, textured vegetable protein)

Nuts and seeds: peanuts and peanut butter

Oils: shortening, processed oils, salad dressings, and spreads

Drinks: alcohol, caffeinated beverages, soft drinks, and soda

Sweeteners: white and brown refined sugars, honey, maple syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, evaporated cane juice

Condiments: chocolate, ketchup, relish, chutney, barbecue sauce, teriyaki, and others not listed on previous slide

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