Clear Change 10-Day Program Sample Recipes: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Days 1-2 Days 3-4 Days 5-7 Day 8 Day 9
Clear Change 10-Day Program Sample Recipes: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Days 1-2 Days 3-4 Days 5-7 Day 8 Day 9
Clear Change 10-Day Program Sample Recipes: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Days 1-2 Days 3-4 Days 5-7 Day 8 Day 9
The easiest route may be simply choosing from our recipe suggestions. If you wish to develop your own recipes, keep the General Food Choices in mind.
You may eat as much of anything on the allowed food list as you would like (within the appropriate food categories for specific days of the program).
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Banana/Berry (1 serving)
2 scoops Metagenics Nutritional Beverage (Use 1 scoop only on Day 2)
4 oz. unsweetened almond, rice, coconut (box only, not canned), or hazelnut milk
4-6 oz. cold water
1/ 3 cup strawberries or raspberries (fresh or frozen)
small banana
2 ice cubes (omit if using frozen berries)
For all the beverage recipes below, combine all ingredients and blend in blender until
smooth. Increase water as needed.
Beverages
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For all the beverage recipes below, combine all ingredients and blend in blender until
smooth. Increase liquid as needed. Ice is optional. Then add in the Nutritional Beverage
and blend briefly to mix in. Increase water if needed.
Beverages
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Garlic-Braised Broccoli (4-5 servings)
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves fresh garlic, very finely minced
5 cups broccoli florets
tsp. sea salt
cup spring or filtered water
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Place oil and garlic in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently for 2
minutes, but do not burn the garlic. Stir in broccoli, salt, and water. Cover and increase
heat to high. When you hear a strong sizzle, reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3
minutes, stirring frequently. Serve immediately.
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples (2 servings)
1 pint Brussels sprouts, cleaned and left whole
1 small apple, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
1 tsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, apple, and oil
together. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil; spread mixture evenly. Roast
uncovered for 20-30 minutes minutes stirring occasionally. Also try with cayenne
pepper, lime juice, and/or unsweetened apple juice.
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Escarole and White Bean Soup (4-5 servings)
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
1 large onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
5 cups water or vegetable broth
2 cups cooked white beans
lb. fresh escarole or spinach, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)
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In a 6-qt. pot, saut the onions and garlic in olive oil over low heat. When onions are soft,
add bay leaf, celery, carrot, salt, and pepper. Stir and saut another 5 minutes. Add broth
or water and cover. Simmer about 20 minutes. Add cooked beans and escarole or spinach.
Cover and continue to simmer over very low heat another 15-20 minutes. Season to taste.
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Ratatouille (6 servings)
cup cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 cubes
2 green peppers, chopped
3 zucchini squash, cut into slices
28-oz. can tomatoes, drained or 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. salt
tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
tsp. thyme
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In a 6-qt. pot, saut onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add eggplant and stir-fry for 5
minutes. Add peppers and cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 5 more minutes.
Then add seasonings and tomatoes; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve as a
vegetable side dish or use to top rice noodles, quinoa, or spaghetti squash.
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Vegetarian Chili (4 servings)
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 whole carrots, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeo pepper, fresh or canned, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 cup cooked kidney beans
1 cup cooked pinto beans
28-oz. can tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice)
tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
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In a large (non-aluminum) soup kettle, heat oil over low heat; add onion, carrot,
garlic, and peppers. Cover and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 10 minutes.
Remove lid, add chili powder and cumin and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Add beans, tomatoes, and their juice. Simmer 20 minutes. Add pepper.
Top bowls of chili with parsley. Freeze leftovers for later use.
Kasha Chili (4-6 servings)
2 medium onions, diced
2 medium peppers, diced
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
28-oz. can Italian tomatoes
2 cups water
15-oz. can pinto or kidney beans, drained
1-2 Tbsp. chili powder to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
tsp. cumin
tsp. pepper, or to taste
cup whole kasha (buckwheat groats)
Salt and pepper to taste
In a 4-qt. saucepot, saut onions and peppers in olive oil. Add tomatoes with their
juice, water, beans, and spices. Bring to a boil, stir, and cover. Reduce heat and simmer
for 10-15 minutes, then add kasha and cook 10-15 minutes more, until kasha is tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
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Minestrone Soup (8 servings)
This recipe can be used on Days 3-4 only with the elimination of rice.
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
1 medium to large onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced or diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable stock or water
1 bay leaf
28-oz. can tomatoes with juice
1/3 cup brown rice (rice can be eliminated for use on Days 3-4)
16-oz. can organic kidney beans, undrained or 2 cups home-cooked beans
1 lb. fresh green beans, cut into 1 pieces or a 10-oz. package frozen cut green beans
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In a 6 qt. pot, saut onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until softened. Add stock or water,
tomatoes, rice, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and cover, reducing heat to a simmer for 50
minutes; stir occasionally. Stir in kidney beans and green beans and simmer for 5-10
minutes more until all vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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Bring water to a boil, add rice, stir, and simmer covered for 45 minutes (do not stir
again). Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes, then remove, cover, and
allow to cool. While rice is cooking, blend almonds, parsley, garlic, oil, and lemon juice
in a food processor. When rice is cool, stir with nut mixture, add cucumber, and add salt
and pepper to taste.
Pasta and Beans (4 servings)
16-oz. can white beans (navy, Great Northern)
3 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 Tbsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
16-oz. can tomatoes or 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
cup bean liquid
1-2 tsp. salt
lb. rice elbow macaroni
Drain beans, reserving liquid. Heat 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy casserole dish. Add
onions, carrots, oregano, and basil; cook until onions are wilted. Add tomatoes and
juice, bean liquid, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, until
the carrots are tender. Add the drained beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook and drain the macaroni. Toss with 1 Tbsp. more olive oil and then mix
with the bean sauce.
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Quinoa Salad (12 servings)
1 cups quinoa, rinsed well
3 cups vegetable broth or water
cup Basic Salad Dressing
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
cup diced red onion
3 scallions, thinly sliced (with 4 of green included) or 1 shallot, chopped
cup chopped fresh dill
cup chopped parsley
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Add quinoa to broth or water in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to
simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes without stirring, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove
to bowl and toss with salad dressing. Cool slightly and add remaining ingredients,
tossing well with fork. Add more dressing as needed and adjust seasoning. (Add any
leftover veggies for variety.)
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Fish Creole (4 servings)
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
cup thin-sliced celery
cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley (2 tsp. dried)
1 bay leaf
tsp. rosemary, chopped
28-oz. (825 ml) can tomatoes with liquid
1 lb. fish fillets
2 cups cooked white rice or spaghetti squash
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Heat oil in a large saucepan and lightly saut the onion, celery, pepper, and garlic until
soft. Add parsley, bay leaf, rosemary, and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, about 20
minutes. Add fish fillets in small pieces and simmer until cooked through, about 5-7
minutes more. Remove bay leaf. Serve over cooked white rice or spaghetti squash.
Mango Salmon (6 servings)
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 cinnamon stick (3")
2 tsp. apple cider or unseasoned rice vinegar
10-oz. (295 ml) bottle mango nectar
6 salmon fillets, 4 oz. (115 g) each and 1" thick
2 tsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
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In a small saucepan, stir together all ingredients, except for salmon and oil. Bring to
boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until reduced to about
cup. Preheat broiler while mixture is simmering. Pour mixture through a strainer and
discard the solids. Return to saucepan and keep warm. Brush olive oil on broiler pan,
and place salmon on pan and broil 5" away from heat for 5 minutes. Brush salmon
with mango mixture and broil 3 more minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Serve
immediately garnishing fish with remaining mixture as desired.
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Salmon in Coconut Milk (6 servings)
14-oz. unsweetened coconut milk (boxed only, not canned)
2 tsp. arrowroot
1 tsp. curry powder
1 lbs. salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 large tomatoes, chopped, OR 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 handful baby spinach leaves
cup chopped fresh basil or cilantro
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix coconut milk, arrowroot or cornstarch and curry in
a 2-3 quart ovenproof dish. Add salmon and bake, covered, for about 20 minutes.
Uncover and add spinach leaves, stirring. Cook for 5-10 minutes more. Add salt and
pepper to taste. Serve immediately with some of the sauce on top of each fillet and top
with chopped tomatoes and some basil or cilantro. Remaining sauce may be used to
top rice or veggies such as cauliflower, broccoli or green beans.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse fish and put into a 9" x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Saut garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add dill, lemon juice, and
onion powder and pour over fish. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes, basting
with remaining sauce after 7 minutes. Do not overcook. Fish is done when flakes easily
with a fork.
Lemon Garlic Cod (4 servings)
4 cod fillets, about 1 lb.
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking dish with olive oil. Rinse cod fillets and pat
dry. Place fish in a 13" x 9" baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fish, then drizzle olive
oil on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper. Bake in preheated oven until fish
flakes with a fork, about 20-25 minutes
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Red Cabbage & Apple Salad (4 servings)
Small head red cabbage, coarsely chopped
10 radishes, sliced
3 tart green apples, unpeeled, washed, and diced
2 green onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
cup walnuts, chopped
1-2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Dash of garlic powder
2 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic or apple cider vinegar
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Mix everything in a serving bowl. Let it sit for an hour, stirring once or twice.
Sweet Potato Squash Delight (6-8 servings)
1 medium butternut squash, cut into chunks
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
tsp. ginger
tsp. cinnamon
Dash nutmeg
cup unsweetened rice milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Steam squash and sweet potato until tender. Remove,
peel, and pure in food processor. Add ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rice milk. (Add
enough rice milk for desired consistency of mashed potatoes). Put mixture into 1-qt.
casserole, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and bake for 15 minutes.
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Baked Apple (2 servings)
2 apples
cup apple juice
tsp. cinnamon
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Core apples and peel only the top of the skin. Place in
baking pan, pour apple juice over, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees
in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until soft and juicy.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush 1 or 2 baking sheets with some olive oil. Cut
cauliflower into 1 florets. Toss with olive oil and spread evenly on the baking sheet(s).
Roast for about 10 minutes. Shake around or toss with a spoon so that they brown
evenly. Roast for another 5 minutes. Taste at this point to see if they are done to your
liking. Allow to cool for a few minutes before sprinkling with salt and serving. This may
also be served at room temperature.
Kale Chips (multiple servings)
Large bunch of kale
2 Tbsp. of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
Iodized sea salt
Curry or cumin powder optional
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove large vein from kale and discard. Cut the greens
into strips. Place olive oil in a bowl and toss kale until lightly coated. Lay the kale on a
baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until it starts to turn a little brown. Keep an eye
on it; it can burn quickly. Turn the kale over, add a little salt and curry or cumin to taste
(optional). Bake another 5 minutes. Remove and serve.
Tropical Salad (4-6 servings)
1 avocado, cubed
8 pineapple slices, cubed
1 papaya or mango, cubed
cup diced celery
cup mango or pineapple juice
Fresh mint leaves
Combine all and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
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With a knife, cut apples horizontally through peel around the middle to keep the skin
from splitting during baking. Core apples and fill the center of each with 2 Tbsp. raisins.
Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender. While
apples are baking, whirl cashews in a blender, adding water gradually until you get the
consistency you prefer. (The longer you blend, the smoother the mixture becomes.) Add
a few drops of pure vanilla extract for extra flavor. Spoon over hot apples.
Banana-Strawberry Cream (3 servings)
1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup pineapple juice
1 medium apple, peeled and cut into chunks
cup raw cashew pieces
Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
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Combine bananas and strawberries in a glass bowl. In a blender, mix pineapple juice,
apple chunks, and cashews. When well blended, pour over sliced strawberries and
bananas. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Carrot Salad (4 servings)
2 cups carrots, shredded
cup celery, diced
cup sunflower seeds
3-4 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut milk (boxed only, not canned)
2 Tbsp. pineapple juice
Mix ingredients together. Chill for several hours before serving.
Crispy Rice Treats (24 servings)
1 tsp. cold-pressed sesame oil
cup brown rice syrup
2 Tbsp. sesame tahini (or other nut butter)
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
6 cups combination of: puffed rice, puffed millet, or crispy brown rice cereal
cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
cup currants, chopped dried apples, or dates
In a large pot, heat oil, rice syrup, and tahini, stirring until bubbly. Remove from heat
and stir in vanilla. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well with wooden spoon. Spoon
into a 13 x 9 pan and press flat. Allow to sit at room temperature. When set, cut into
squares and store in airtight container at room temperature.
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Hummus (6 servings)
16-oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), or 2 cups home-cooked
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
Paprika, sea salt, and fresh parsley to taste
1 tsp. cumin
cup tahini (sesame butter)
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Drain beans and reserve liquid. Blend beans with remaining ingredients. If mixture
seems dry, add some of the reserved liquid slowly to the blender to make a smooth
paste. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and parsley.
Mixed Nut Muesli (multiple servings)
Puffed rice cereal
Crispy brown rice cereal
Sliced almonds
Chopped walnuts
Pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Dried apples
Combine in a bowl, using any amount you desire. Store in a jar and snack as needed.