Gwyneth...

[notlost92]

:wacky:

 

Such a cute picture! They're growing so quickly :stunned:

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

i think apple and moses's faces look like twins in this picture :nice:

[LittleMissMessy]

i think apple and moses's faces look like twins in this picture :nice:

 

Yep, they do :)

[Loki0012]

Gwyneth is a great ACTRESS SHALLOW HAL has to be a very funny movie.adn shes fat there.....but beautfiul still

[enjoycoldplay]

How cute is it ? ^^

[Tinttis]

New GOOP :nice:

 

 

GOOP

 

DETOX

 

It is that time of year, folks. I need to lose a few pounds of holiday excess. Anyone else? I like to do fasts and detoxes a couple of times during the year, the most hardcore one being the Master Cleanse I did last spring. It was not what you would characterize as pretty. Or easy. It did work, however. As I do not wish to subsist on lemon water in the middle of winter, I asked my doctor, a detox diet specialist, for the guidelines he uses to achieve a good detox that is not as hallucinogenic (in a bad way) as the Master Cleanse. He actually thinks that the Master Cleanse can be dangerous because the liver is not supported by the nutrients it needs. What it came down to was this: you can detox easily and effectively while you continue to eat as long as you are cutting out the foods and other substances that interfere with the detoxification process. Make sure you check with your doctor before you start any detox. Drink A LOT of water. I created this menu plan for a seven-day elimination diet. The shakes and juices are meant to be liquid meals that help decrease the amount of work your digestive system has to do. I will be suffering along with you to kickstart my year a bit lighter. Good luck to us all!

 

--- Gwyneth Paltrow

 

According to Dr. Alejandro Junger* (our detox specialist) in addition to the above, there are a few more "basic principles of detoxification" that should be kept in mind while following our detox menus.

 

* Do deep breathing or gentle yoga.

* Take a couple of spoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil at night to help stimulate your liver to eliminate bile and keep its circulation flowing.

* If your bowel movements get sluggish, you can accelerate things by drinking half a cup of castor oil or using a mild herbal laxative. Bowel elimination is paramount for correct detoxification.

* The skin gets rid of many toxins so it is important to sweat, either by exercising or taking a sauna.

* Finally, make sure you eat whole organic foods, which have the best chance of having all the nutrients needed for liver and general detoxification.

 

*This is an excerpt from Dr. Junger's upcoming book Clean, which will be published in May. Be sure to pick up a copy!

 

MENUS (bold indicates a recipe)

 

Adjust the time to your schedule and the meals to your taste but remember that there can be no dairy, grains with gluten, meat, shellfish, anything processed (including all soy products), fatty nuts, nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant), condiments, sugar and obviously no alcohol, caffeine or soda.

 

DAY ONE

 

7am (or upon rising): Glass of room temperature lemon water

8am: Herbal tea

10am (breakfast): Blueberry and Almond Smoothie

11:30am: Coconut water*

1:30pm (lunch): Salad with Carrot and Ginger Dressing

4pm (snack): A handful of mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds

6pm (dinner): Broccoli and Arugula Soup

*Make sure that the coconut water has no added sugar. Fresh is ideal but the brands Zico or Vita Coco are readily available.

 

DAY TWO

 

7am (or upon rising): Glass of room temperature lemon water

8am: Herbal tea

10am (breakfast): Raspberry and Rice Milk Smoothie (follow method for Blueberry and Almond Smoothie)

11:30am: Coconut water

1:30pm (lunch): Detox Teriyaki Chicken and Steamed Greens

4pm (snack): Miso Soup with Watercress

6pm (dinner): Pea and Basil Soup (follow method for Broccoli and Arugula Soup)

 

DAY THREE

 

7am (or upon rising): Glass of room temperature lemon water

8am: Herbal tea

10am (breakfast): Oatmeal (make with rice or almond milk instead of water so it’s a bit more substantial)

11:30am: Coconut water

1:30pm (lunch): Blueberry and Almond Smoothie

4pm (snack): Cucumber, Lime and Basil Juice

6pm (dinner): Super Greens Juice / Miso Soup with Watercress

 

DAY FOUR

 

7am (or upon rising): Glass of room temperature lemon water

8am: Herbal tea

10am (breakfast): Mango and Coconut Milk Smoothie (follow method for Blueberry and Almond Smoothie)

11:30am: Coconut water

1:30pm (lunch): Miso Soup with Watercress

4pm (snack): A handful of blueberries

6pm (dinner): Steamed Salmon and Greens

 

DAY FIVE

 

7am (or upon rising): Glass of room temperature lemon water

8am: Herbal tea

10am (breakfast): Peach and Almond Smoothie (follow method for Blueberry and Almond Smoothie)

11:30am: Coconut water

1:30pm (lunch): Raw crudite (carrots, green beans, radishes, cucumbers, zucchini) with Carrot and Ginger Dressing

4pm (snack): Beet, Carrot, Apple and Ginger Juice

6pm (dinner): Cucumber and Avocado Soup

 

DAY SIX

 

7am (or upon rising): Glass of room temperature lemon water

8am: Herbal tea

10am (breakfast): Blueberry and Almond Smoothie

11:30am: Coconut water

1:30pm (lunch): Mixed Greens with Steamed Salmon, Olive Oil & Lemon Juice

4pm (snack): Super Greens Juice

6pm (dinner): Detox Teriyaki Chicken, brown rice, steamed zucchini

 

DAY SEVEN

 

7am (or upon rising): Glass of room temperature lemon water

8am: Herbal tea

10am (breakfast): Raspberry and Rice Milk Smoothie (follow method for Blueberry and Almond Smoothie)

11:30am: Coconut water

1:30pm (lunch): Miso Soup with Vegetables

4pm (snack): A handful of almonds

6pm (dinner): Steamed fish, quinoa, roasted squash

 

RECIPES

 

Salad with Carrot and Ginger Dressing

Broccoli and Arugula Soup

Miso Soup with Watercress

Detox Teriyaki Chicken

Blueberry and Almond Smoothie

Beet, Carrot, Apple and Ginger Juice

Super Greens Juice

Cucumber, Basil and Lime Juice

Steamed Salmon and Greens

Cucumber and Avocado Soup

SALAD WITH CARROT AND GINGER DRESSING

 

This dressing is the jam! Great on salad and also as a dip for vegetables. This recipe makes enough dressing for two salads, so be sure to save the extra.

 

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 5 minutes

 

For dressing:

 

* 1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped

* 1 large shallot, peeled and roughly chopped

* 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger

 

 

 

* 1 tablespoon sweet white miso

* 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

* 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seed oil

* 1/4 cup grapeseed oil

* 2 tablespoons water

 

For salad:

 

* 1 head of baby gem lettuce (or any greens), roughly cut

 

 

 

* 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

* 1/4 avocado, diced

 

Pulse the carrot, shallot and ginger in a blender until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides, add the miso, vinegar and sesame seed oil and whiz together. While the blender is going, slowly drizzle in the grapeseed oil and the water.

 

Combine the lettuce, onion and avocado in a bowl, drizzle with plenty of dressing and serve.

BROCCOLI and ARUGULA SOUP

 

This is a clean, basic approach to soup that showcases the vegetable. You can make this with nearly anything – including peas and basil, zucchini, carrots and ginger. In this case, broccoli is made a bit more dynamic with a handful of peppery arugula. When you’re detoxing and drinking lots of juices and smoothies, it’s a nice change to have something warm. This recipe makes enough soup for at least two portions, but it’s easier to make it once and eat it twice.

 

 

SERVES: 2

TIME: 15 minutes

 

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

* 1/2 yellow onion, roughly diced

* 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 2/3 pound)

 

 

 

* 2 1/2 cups water

* 1/4 teaspoon each coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

* 3/4 cup arugula (watercress would be good, too)

* 1/2 lemon

 

Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for just a minute or until fragrant. Add the broccoli and cook for four minutes or until bright green. Add the water, salt and pepper, bring to a boil, lower the heat and cover. Cook for eight minutes or until the broccoli is just tender. Pour the soup into a blender and puree with the arugula until quite smooth. Be very careful when blending hot liquids; start slowly and work in batches if necessary (you don’t want the steam to blow the lid off). Serve the soup with a bit of fresh lemon.

 

MISO SOUP WITH WATERCRESS

 

You can make the broth early in the week and add the miso as you eat. Also, you can eat this plain, with the watercress, or bulk it up with other thinly sliced vegetables (mushrooms, zuchinni, carrots, etc.)

 

 

 

SERVES: 4

TIME: 30 minutes

 

* 6 cups water (filtered is best)

* 50 grams dried bonito flakes

* 3 dried shitake mushrooms

* 4" piece of dried wakame

 

 

 

* 6 tablespoons miso paste (whatever kind you like—sweet white miso makes for a nice, light soup while aged barley gives a full, robust flavor)

* 2 cups watercress leaves

 

Heat the water in a small soup pot and when bubbles form around the edge, add the bonito. Turn the heat down and simmer for two minutes. Turn off the heat and let the broth sit for five minutes. Strain the broth into a clean pot, discarding the bonito. Add the shitakes and wakame to the broth and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the wakame and mushrooms. Discard the thick stems from the mushrooms, thinly slice the caps and slip them back into the soup. Chop the wakame into small pieces, discarding any thick pieces of stem, and return to the pot.

 

In a small bowl, combine the miso paste with a bit of the broth and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture back into the pot and let the soup simmer, being careful not to let it boil. Add the watercress at the last minute, just to wilt it, and serve.

DETOX TERIYAKI CHICKEN

 

This sauce is detox-friendly because it doesn’t use sugar or soy, but it has a great depth of flavor and is the perfect consistency.

 

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 20 minutes + time for marinating

 

For Sauce:

 

* 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

* 1/3 cup agave syrup

* 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

 

 

* 1 teaspoon barley miso

* 1 teaspoon mirin

* 1 tablespoon water

 

Combine the balsamic, agave, ginger and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for ten minutes. Cool and then add the miso, mirin and water.

 

For Chicken:

 

* 1 chicken breast

* Detox Teriyaki Sauce

 

 

 

* 1 finely chopped scallion

* 4 sprigs cilantro, roughly chopped

 

Marinate the chicken in the sauce (reserve a spoonful or two) for at least one hour–up to overnight.

 

Heat your grill to medium heat. Wipe off any excess marinade and grill the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Serve with the reserved, hasn’t-touched-raw-chicken sauce, cilantro and scallions.

BLUEBERRY and ALMOND SMOOTHIE

 

This could easily be made with any fruit—raspberries, peaches, mango, etc. Also, feel free to substitute rice or coconut milk for almond milk.

 

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 5 minutes

 

* 1 scoop of a complete nutritional, whey protein fortified powder (not soy protein)

* 1/2 cup blueberries

 

 

 

* 1 scoop of a ProGreens type of powder (preferably with probiotics)

* 1 1/2 cups almond milk

 

Blend everything together.

BEET, CARROT, APPLE and GINGER JUICE

 

This juice is the most incredible color and is wonderfully sweet. Beets are said to lower blood pressure, carrots pack a super beta-carotene punch, apples are cancer-fighters and ginger just loves your heart.

 

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 5 minutes

 

* 1 large or 2 medium beets, cut into wedges

* 1/2 lemon, zest and pith removed

 

 

 

* 2 large carrots

* 1 large apple, cut into wedges

* 1" piece of ginger

 

Juice everything into a glass, give it a stir and enjoy.

 

SUPER GREENS JUICE

 

Health in a glass!

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 5 minutes

 

* 1 cup tightly packed kale

* 4 stalks celery

* 1 1/2 pears, cut into large pieces

 

 

 

* 1" piece of fresh ginger

* 1/2 lemon, zest and pith removed

 

Juice everything into a glass, being sure to alternate the kale with the other ingredients to help it get through the juicer easily (I follow each small bit of kale with a celery stalk). Give the juice a stir before drinking.

 

CUCUMBER, BASIL and LIME JUICE

 

This juice is especially refreshing when you blend it with a handful of ice cubes (use a whole lime if you do, as the acid is muted when it’s cold). Think of it as a detox-friendly mojito.

 

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 5 minutes

 

* 1/2 cup fresh basil

* 1 English cucumber, cut in half lengthwise

 

 

 

* 1/2 lime, zest and pith removed

* 1 apple, cut into wedges

 

Starting with the basil, juice everything into a glass, give it a stir and enjoy.

 

STEAMED SALMON and GREENS

 

You could steam the fish on a bed of anything—thinly sliced fennel, lemon, even scallions or leeks.

 

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 20 minutes

 

* small handful (roughly 1/4 cup) of your favorite leafy herbs (parsley, basil, chervil, tarragon, etc.)

* 1 6 oz. organic salmon filet

 

 

 

* a cup of your favorite fresh greens (kale, spinach, dandelion, chard, etc.)

* 1 wedge of lemon

 

Line your steamer with the herbs and rest the salmon filet on top. Steam for 11 minutes. Put the greens alongside the fish and steam for an additional 7 minutes. Squeeze the lemon over the fish and greens and serve.

CUCUMBER and AVOCADO SOUP

 

Really light and refreshing, this soup is also incredibly satisfying because the avocado makes it so creamy.

 

 

 

SERVES: 1

TIME: 2 minutes

 

* zest of 1/2 lime

* juice of an entire lime

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

 

 

 

* 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded, roughly chopped

* 1/2 avocado, peeled and roughly chopped

 

Blend everything together until totally creamy and smooth.

 

To consult Dr. Alejandro Junger directly contact below:

Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in NY

212 255 1800

 

or

 

AKASHA Center in LA

310 451 8880

 

NEXT WEEK

 

Next week my fitness guru, Tracy Anderson, gives us an exclusive video to get our butt in shape for the new year!

 

 

 

 

 

"It is that time of year, folks. I need to lose a few pounds of holiday excess. Anyone else? "

 

Me!! But Gwyneth, please don't lose any weight anymore :stunned:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Master Cleanse I did last spring

You might end up going to hospital and your husband will be forced to assault the paps on the way out. :rolleyes:

 

Eat a cheeseburger woman!

[LittleMissMessy]

You might end up going to hospital and your husband will be forced to assault the paps on the way out. :rolleyes:

 

Eat a cheeseburger woman!

 

My thoughts, thanks :)

 

I mean, she really doesn't need to do all this diet stuff and it gives other people who may look up to her an even worser feeling that they are too fat and need to loose weight.

 

And then some weeks later they all start this discussion again about meager models ... :rolleyes:

[Texasluvsjonny]

My thoughts, thanks :)

 

I mean, she really doesn't need to do all this diet stuff and it gives other people who may look up to her an even worser feeling that they are too fat and need to loose weight.

 

And then some weeks later they all start this discussion again about meager models ... :rolleyes:

Yeah like her poor husband who's always banging on about being too fat when the boy looks like he was just rescued from some deserted island. I keep expecting Will to run over one night and play us a song using Christopher's ribs as a xylophone. :rolleyes: Chris needs a double meat cheeseburger with some chili cheese fries and chocolate milkshake!

[LittleMissMessy]

Yeah like her poor husband who's always banging on about being too fat when the boy looks like he was just rescued from some deserted island. I keep expecting Will to run over one night and play us a song using Christopher's ribs as a xylophone. :rolleyes: Chris needs a double meat cheeseburger with some chili cheese fries and chocolate milkshake!

 

 

Sorry, but I just can't help but laugh at the thought of it.

 

Having the whole scene in my mind's eye ... :laugh3:

 

Maybe you should write a fanfic about that ... ;)

Hansel and Gretel will be filmed and Chris will be taking the leading role as Hansel who will be crammed by the evil witch.

 

Casting will be up soon for the part of the witch, but since I have a buckled nose I would be predestinated to take this part :sneaky:

[notlost92]

If your bowel movements get sluggish, you can accelerate things by drinking half a cup of castor oil or using a mild herbal laxative. Bowel elimination is paramount for correct detoxification.

 

T.M.I.!!!!!!

 

 

I keep expecting Will to run over one night and play us a song using Christopher's ribs as a xylophone. :rolleyes:

 

:laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: Best... image... EVER.

 

He is getting really thin, though. It's probably why he's not wearing his wedding ring- it'd fall off during a concert!

[aniskywalker]

 

Sorry, but I just can't help but laugh at the thought of it.

 

Having the whole scene in my mind's eye ... :laugh3:

 

Maybe you should write a fanfic about that ... ;)

Hansel and Gretel will be filmed and Chris will be taking the leading role as Hansel who will be crammed by the evil witch.

 

Casting will be up soon for the part of the witch, but since I have a buckled nose I would be predestinated to take this part :sneaky:

 

ROFL

 

But Hansel was a vegetarian? Of course - he ate gingerbread :D

[Texasluvsjonny]

Olive and castor oil shots.....woooot I wanna party with her. :whatever:

[Mimixxx]

:lol:

[LittleMissMessy]

ROFL

 

But Hansel was a vegetarian? Of course - he ate gingerbread :D

 

Perfect!

That means Chris won't get in trouble during the shooting because he had to eat something with meat in it ...

 

He'll get some bread crumbs and he will be over the moon, I guess :laugh3:

[LittleMissMessy]

Olive and castor oil shots.....woooot I wanna party with her. :whatever:

 

:laugh3:

 

It will be a very cheapish party ...

Olive oil is quite cheap compared to alcohol ;)

 

But then again, they need to pay the housecleaner extra the next day.

Hardship allowance, you see.

Cleaning all the mess in the toilet ... *yuk*

[FixYou319]

Just to let Ukers know that Spain.......On The Road Again is going to be shown on UKTVFood starting this Monday(5th) at 9.00AM!! I cant wait to see this!!!:D:D

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

It gets boring after a while.....

[Krystyna]

About the latest GOOP....

 

having just recently watched various New Years programs about celebrity crash diets and their quest to be size 0, I'm sort of saddened that Gwyneth would send out a newsletter advocating her fasts and cleanses. I'd like her next one to be "BE happy with yourself even if you're not size 0" not exercise tips from her trainer... I've also heard several times that there's really no science behind these "detoxes". I'm all for not eating things that are harmful for your body, but I don't think week long liquid diets are the way to go. Just eat healthy foods and everything in moderation year round. Plus she suggests these detoxes are for weight loss... Well, if you put yourself on a crash diet, you can end up losing muscle.. when you begin eating normally again, you'll put the weight back on as fat. Yo-yo dieting isn't healthy for anyone and just gives the word 'diet' a stigma. So even people who really do need to lose weight probably aren't going to benefit in the long run from going on week long cleanses/fasts combined with 2 hour Tracy Anderson workouts. There's nothing wrong with losing a bit of weight in a healthy way to achieve a healthy weight... but Gwyneth is so tiny, and 5 holiday pounds on a 5'11 frame is probably nothing. Sort of might make others feel like they have to be a comparable size. =\

[Krystyna]

oops, double post

[LittleMissMessy]

@ Krystyna

 

Couldn't have said it any better!!

[mksh24]

is she really 5"11?! maybe wearing those awesome heels but i thought she was probably 5"8, or 5"9

[Mimixxx]

Nah, she's definitely around 5"11. When you used to see pictures of her walking with Chris she wasn't much shorter than him. :)

 

[branshi_baby]

About the latest GOOP....

 

having just recently watched various New Years programs about celebrity crash diets and their quest to be size 0, I'm sort of saddened that Gwyneth would send out a newsletter advocating her fasts and cleanses. I'd like her next one to be "BE happy with yourself even if you're not size 0" not exercise tips from her trainer... I've also heard several times that there's really no science behind these "detoxes". I'm all for not eating things that are harmful for your body, but I don't think week long liquid diets are the way to go. Just eat healthy foods and everything in moderation year round. Plus she suggests these detoxes are for weight loss... Well, if you put yourself on a crash diet, you can end up losing muscle.. when you begin eating normally again, you'll put the weight back on as fat. Yo-yo dieting isn't healthy for anyone and just gives the word 'diet' a stigma. So even people who really do need to lose weight probably aren't going to benefit in the long run from going on week long cleanses/fasts combined with 2 hour Tracy Anderson workouts. There's nothing wrong with losing a bit of weight in a healthy way to achieve a healthy weight... but Gwyneth is so tiny, and 5 holiday pounds on a 5'11 frame is probably nothing. Sort of might make others feel like they have to be a comparable size. =\

 

 

Couldn't agree with you more!

 

I know nobody asked me for my opinion, but here is goes.

 

Gwyneth is a GORGEOUS woman, no doubt about that. But in my opinion, she is quite underweight for her height. Both her and Chris ! :laugh3: I think she can stand to gain 10lbs and still look skinny. I personally liked the way she looked right after Moses was born. Her cheeks were full, and she looked...well, healthy.

 

She does not need to lose any more weight.

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

i agree, i don't think she should have put out this GOOP thing about a detox. i definitely agree that she should be saying more about being happy with who you are, but even disregarding that, detoxes can be really dangerous, as she proved a year ago when she was brought to the hospital and chris had to punch out a paparazzo for her. she doesn't need to lose weight, so she should stop talking about how she should--it just makes normal people feel worse about themselves. at least this menu has food in it, but she should just post healthy recipies without a regimen attached, since she's proved that she doesn't have the healthiest of body images in the world.

 

i'm fine with her giving us shopping tips and nice recipies, but other than that, i'm getting more dissatisfied with GOOP.