18 Recipes That Help Banish Bloat and Energise the Body

This isn't a thin, watery bowl of spinach juice: you'll be pleasantly surprised at the heft of a heaping bowl of this green Winter detox soup. Kale, onion, sweet potato, turnip, and more all add detoxifying nutrients to your diet.

The powerhouse duo kale and quinoa combine in this salad for a meal you'll want to make again and again. Both are jam-packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K (kale) and healthy fats, protein, and fibre (quinoa), making the combination a healthy and filling lunch option.

This ginger-carrot soup is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese, which aids in digestion. To top it all off, there's no cholesterol whatsoever in this tasty recipe!

The presentation alone is enough to wow guests, but it's the recipe that will have them coming back for more. Because pineapple is high in the enzyme bromelain, it helps banish bloat by breaking down protein and easing digestion. Add to that quinoa, a superfood favourite, and this vegan pineapple quinoa boat is the perfect star for a tropical-themed meal.

Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, and chicory are full of essential nutrients like vitamins A and C, but it's the chlorophyll levels that help the body detox and alkalise. To take in all the cleansing properties of leafy greens, it's best to enjoy them raw: try POPSUGAR Food's recipe for a shredded kale and brussels sprouts salad.

You'll never guess that this creamy nutmeg broccoli soup is entirely vegan: it makes a great low-calorie substitute for when you're craving a cream-based soup. Nutmeg and cayenne spice up your bowl and give you a little metabolism boost as well.

The positive effects that artichokes have on the digestive system are many: studies show that the leafy veggie promotes healthy liver and gallbladder function because it's loaded with cynarin, which helps increase bile production (helping to get nasty stuff out of the body!), protects against indigestion, and stimulates digestion. We can't think of a better way to enjoy this vegetable than POPSUGAR Food's recipe for simple steamed artichokes.

Start your morning off with an asparagus-filled frittata. What's great is that you can make this recipe on a Sunday and portion it out to enjoy over the course of the week. Omit the cheese to keep the recipe flat-belly-friendly. Asparagus contains both prebiotics and probiotics, which are both important for keeping your digestive tract healthy and working properly.