Looking to give your body a natural boost? Here are four simple, delicious parasite cleanse recipes packed with ingredients known for their antiparasitic properties!
1. Pumpkin Seed Granola
Pumpkin seeds are loaded with antiparasitic properties, making them a great addition to your diet. This crunchy granola is perfect for a quick snack or sprinkled on yogurt.
Ingredients:
- 200g rolled oats
- 100g pumpkin seeds
- 50g chopped almonds
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Mix the oats, pumpkin seeds, and almonds in a large bowl. Melt the coconut oil and stir in honey or maple syrup. Pour this over the dry ingredients and mix well. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let it cool before enjoying.
2. Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing
Papaya seeds are known for their antiparasitic enzymes. This fresh salad with a zesty papaya seed dressing is a delicious way to support your cleanse.
Ingredients for Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 ripe papaya, cubed
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
Ingredients for Dressing:
- 2 tbsp mashed papaya
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp papaya seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions: Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. For the dressing, whisk the mashed papaya, apple cider vinegar, and papaya seeds, then slowly add the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is smooth. Pour over the salad and enjoy this refreshing, detoxifying meal.
3. Garlic and Pumpkin Seed Pasta
Garlic has strong antiparasitic properties, and when combined with pumpkin seeds, it creates a flavorful, cleanse-friendly pasta dish.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your favorite)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan until lightly browned, then toss them in with the garlic. Drain the pasta and toss it with the garlic and pumpkin seeds mixture. Serve immediately.
4. Black Walnut Banana Bread
Black walnuts contain juglone, a natural compound that helps fight parasites. This banana bread is a great way to incorporate this powerful ingredient into your cleanse.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup black walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the black walnuts. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
References
Grzybek, M., et al. (2016). Evaluation of Anthelmintic Activity and Composition of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) Seed Extracts—In Vitro and in Vivo Studies. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 17(9), 1456. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5037735/
Clinic, C. (2024). Do papaya seeds get rid of intestinal parasites? Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/papaya-seeds-parasite-cleanse
Krstin, S., et al. (2018). Anti-Parasitic Activities of Allium sativum and Allium cepa against Trypanosoma b. brucei and Leishmania tarentolae. Medicines, 5(2), 37. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6023319/
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