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The liver is an amazing organ. Tasked with removing toxins from the body, the liver acts as a natural filter. However, with todays poor, overly processed dietary habits and overindulgence, it is easy for your liver to become overwhelmed and clogged.

This is one of those easy recipes with a real Mediterranean feel. If extra guests arrive, stretch the meal with more pita bread, or rice cooked with fried

onions and spinach. Buy some tzatziki, make a Greek salad or serve with thinly sliced cucumbers dressed with sour cream, lemon juice and fresh dill.

Detox today for optimum health!

Ingredients

3 lbs boneless leg or shoulder of lamb 750 g

1 cup olive oil 250 mL

1/2 cup lemon juice 125 mL

1 tsp each of salt and pepper 5 mL

3 cloves garlic, pressed in a garlic press 3

2 bay leaves, crumbled 2

2 tbsp fresh chopped dill (or 2 tsp/10mL dried dill) 25 mL

whole cherry tomatoes

1 red pepper 1

1 yellow pepper 1

1 large red onion 1

Procedure

1. Trim the lamb of fat and cut into large, 2-inch cubes. Combine the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, garlic, bay leaves and dill in a bowl or sealed plastic bag. Add the lamb and toss to coat well. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator or up to 24 hours.

Have you been hearing about detoxification more often? That's because we are now recognizing and appreciating that our bodies are not just separate parts, but a connected system which must be in "balance" if we are to feel and be well.