Drink at least 6-8 glasses (approx. 300ml per glass) of fresh vegetable juice and vegetable broth throughout the day at 2 to 2? hour intervals. Carrot, spinach, beetroot and cucumber juice are all suggested. Juices are useful in weight-loss programs because they are filling yet low in calories, high in water and nutrients. In addition, drink plenty of purified non-carbonated mineral water and herbal teas to ensure you are not dehydrated.

Continue to drink the juices, broth, water and teas, adding raw or cooked vegetables and fruits. Grape fruit is particularly recommended. Like other citrus fruit it helps the digestive system breakdown fats. It also cleanses the urinary system and is a diuretic. Watermelon is probably the most potent diuretic amongst the fruits and can help with fluid retention.

In addition to the above introduce a serving of wholegrain bread (1 slice), beans (a cup), nuts and seeds (a cup).

In addition to the above introduce a serving of fish (160g) (extra two day).

In addition to the above introduce a serving of dairy products and/or a serving of lean chicken or lean red meant (150g).

A vegetable broth (like the one below is an excellent addition to a cleans. It will help to alkalise your system (eating too much meat, alcohol, sugar, salt and caffeine all make your body's systems over-acid) and also help to detoxify your system. The spinach has a mild laxative effect and will stimulate the liver, gall bladder and aid blood and lymph circulation. Drink approximately 500ml, warmed, daily during all stages of the detox.

Vegetable Broth Recipe:

1 large unpeeled sweet potatoes, chopped

2 large unpeeled carrots, chopped

6-8 spinach leaves, torn

1 medium beetroot, chopped

1 onion, peeled and chopped

1 leek, chopped

2 cups of cabbage

4 stalks of celery, chopped

2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Add any fresh herbs

Place all vegetables in a saucepan with enough water to cover the ingredients. Simmer over very low heat for an hour or two. Strain and drink. (Note: You may want to add chilli, ginger, watercress or tomato).

Where: About Life Rozelle

These dynamic and practical classes include instructions to create three delicious meals, a take-home apron, recipes, a celebratory dinner party at the end, and lots of great cooking and nutrition tips along the way. To book your place phone 8755 1311 or email zoe@nutritionaledge.com.au.

Classes and Dates:

Detox and Delicious: 1st Feb - Find amazing and healthy ways to detox through delicious food. You will learn three recipes; breakfast, lunch and dinner, that will excite your senses and your liver.

Easy Meals: 16th May - Want easy and healthy ways to cook breakfast, lunch, dinner? Come and join this deliciously easy class.

Healthy Treats: 7th March - Believe it or not indulgent treats don't need to pile on the kilos. Learn three healthy, tasty treat that will tickel your taste buds.

Healthy Pantry: 20th June - If you knew your pantry was healthy, it would make choosing meals so much easier. Learn how to cook three recipes that you can keep in the pantry for a healthy snack, meal or treat.

For more information please visit: Nutritional Edge Cooking Classes with Zoe Bingley Pullin