3 cloves garlic
1/3 cup Brazil nuts
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
2 cups packed fresh coriander
2/3 cup flaxseed oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
Process
the coriander and flaxseed oil in a blender until the coriander is
finely chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds,and lemon juice and mix
until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. It freezes well, so
purchase coriander in season and fill enough jars to last through the
year.
Coriander
and garlic are well known chelation agents for ridding the body of
heavy metals. The seeds are rich in minerals and antioxidants and Brazil
nuts are high in Selenium which is an important antioxidant for detox and fertility. Lemon juice also helps to support liver function and is rich in Vitamin C.
Two
teaspoons of this pesto daily for three weeks is said to be enough to
increase the urinary excretion of mercury, lead and aluminum.
Use on toast, as a dip or on cooked vegetables or fish.
Use on toast, as a dip or on cooked vegetables or fish.
Narelle Stegehuis, is a practicing medical herbalist and naturopath
specializing in restorative endocrinology for women, with over 14 years
clinical experience. She is both an accomplished writer, editor and
technical training advisor for the Complementary Health Care Council. A
recipient of the Australian Naturopathic Excellence Award, Narelle adopts an
integrated approach of both medical science and traditional complementary
health care principles. www.massattack.com.au
