Summer Slim-Downina Box (part 2) - Chicken and prawn pad Thai, The Detox Kitchen Protein Package

Try it at home: Chicken and prawn pad Thai

(Serves 4)

·         50g rice noodles

·         2 tbsp. sesame oil

·         1 tbsp. groundnut oil

·         4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed

·         2 red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped

·         200g free range chicken, cut into bite-size pieces

·         200g raw prawns, defrosted

·         400g carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips

·         800g pak choi, trimmed and quartered 300g bean sprouts 6 tbsp tamari soya sauce

·         6 tbsp. fish sauce

·         2 tbsp. white wine vinegar

·         Juice of 2 fresh limes

·         70s raw, unsalted cashew nuts, roughly chopped

·         Handful fresh coriander leaves picked

·         1 lime, cut into quarters

Chicken and prawn pad Thai

1.    Soak the noodles in a bowl of boiling water for around 10 minutes (follow packet instructions). Drain and set aside.

2.    Heat the sesame and groundnut oil in a large wok. Add the garlic and chili and stir-fry. Add the chicken and cook for three minutes. Add the prawns and cook for two minutes. Add the carrots, pak choi and bean sprouts and stir-fry for two minutes.

3.    Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss together. Add the tamari, fish sauce, white wine vinegar and lime juice.

4.    Scatter the cashew nuts and coriander over the top and place the lime wedges around the side to serve.

The Detox Kitchen Protein Package

The promise: A detox programme that celebrates all the things you can eat!

What to expect: Breakfast, a cold-pressed juice, lunch, a snack pot, dinner and pudding. Plus a tub of fresh lemon and mint to add to hot water first thing in the morning, psyllium husks, a wheatgrass shot, and nuts and seeds.

The food: The diet is full of delicious combinations, and avoids any nasties that might derail your slim-down (caffeine, sugar and alcohol). I was always pleased with the meals and the portions were just right. I continued to cycle to work for the entire week and felt more energized than usual!

Did it deliver? The menus are inspired and really revved up my energy levels, leaving me with glowing skin.

For more info: The Protein Package is $53.99 per day.

Try it at home: Healthy chow Mein

(Serves 2)

·         300g buck wheat soba noodles

·         1 tsp. sesame oil

·         1 tsp. coconut oil

·         1 red onion sliced

·         1 spring onion sliced

·         1 tbsp. grated ginger

·         2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

·         1 tbsp. lime juice

·         1 beetroot, peeled and grated

·         2 carrots, peeled and grated

·         1 courgette, grated

·         ½ bunch coriander, finely chopped

·         1tsp black sesame seeds

Healthy chow Mein

1.    Cook the noodles for 3 minutes; drain and refresh. Heat the oils in pan. Add the onions and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and chili and cook for 3 minutes.

2.    Add the noodles and stir. Add the remaining ingredients and season. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.