Treat Yourself...

Feeling sluggish? Achy? Bloated? Treat your body with a detox! 

You may feel like your body craves that delicious Bavarian creme or lava cake,...but in actuality your body craves the spinach and beets. Let's train ourselves to be quick to grab those almonds, and crave the carrots more so than the naughty foods. Look at the naughty foods from now on with disgust,...think of  clogged arteries and carrying unnecessary fat everywhere with you. Take a look:

That's what naughty food creates, picture that in your mind every time you excuse yourself, and grab a snickers. 

On to the Detox. Take a few days out of your week to cleanse your system! 

This smoothie is a great way to keep your body happy:

Combine:

Spinach

All Natural OJ

Apple

Banana

Kale

The Detox salad,...a must try!:

Packing a powerhouse of nutrients, this light & energizing salad will have you bursting with energy. It makes a lot so you can enjoy it all week long for easy, energizing lunches. I wouldn’t recommend skipping the currants and raisins as it adds a much needed sweetness to balance out the vegetables and lemon juice. I loved it drizzled with a touch of maple syrup just before serving. Feel free to use any herbs and spices you wish. I also love it with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Inspired by Whole Foods

Yield: 10 cups (lots for the whole week!!)

Ingredients:

• 2 heads broccoli (1 bunch), stems removed
• 1 head cauliflower, stems removed
• 2.5 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup currants
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 4-6 tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste
• kosher salt, pepper to taste (1/4-1/2 tsp salt and lots of pepper)
• kelp granules or Herbamare (optional), to taste
• Pure maple syrup, to drizzle on before serving

1. In a food processor (or chop by hand) process the broccoli (no stems) until fine. Add into large bowl.

2. Now process the cauliflower (no stems) until fine and add into bowl. Do the same with the carrots.

3. Stir in the sunflower seeds, currants, raisins, and parsley. Add lemon juice and seasonings to taste.

4. Drizzle with maple syrup to taste.

                                                     Detox Tea, Another Must!

Have one first thing in the morning, and one before bed. See the difference within a week. Wonderful detox-for-glowing-skin

2 1/2 teaspoons good quality honey 

1 slice lemon, 

1 cup hot hot water

Directions:Add honey to the boiling mug of water, stir till completely dissolved. Add the slice of lemon and allow it to brew for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

Hippocrates ca. 400 BC

Cleansing foods have special abilities for clearing out built up fat, cholesterol, water retention and toxic accumulation. Many common whole foods have powerful cleansing properties that will clean your blood and stimulate the release of excess fat and mucus. Some foods have special protective elements, like antioxidants, that shield cells and organs from incoming toxins and help them regenerate from toxic damage.
-www.whole-body-detox-diet.com 


Boost your metabolism and detoxify your insides with these amazing foods:
Up your intake of cruciferous vegetables! (such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, watercress, and mustard greens) are said to be detoxifying because they provide support for the immune system, inflammatory system, hormonal system, detoxification system, and antioxidant system. These vegetables contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals as well as phytonutrients. For example, one such group of phytonutrients found in cruciferous vegetables are called glucosinolates.Glucosinolates are thought to have anti-cancer properties in a variety of research studies; Consuming 3 servings of cruciferous vegetables each week for maximum benefit. 
-www.ohsheglows.com 



Cocoa

Olive Oil
Oats
Fish
Cottage cheese

Water

Apples
Egg whites
Lemon
Ginger

Blueberries
Yogurt
Cinnamon
Cayenne Pepper
Cumin
Garlic
Legumes:
Chick Peas
Lima beans
Goya
Kidney
Mung
All-sprouted
Veggies:
Asparagus
Alfalfa Sprouts
Sweet Potato
Avocado
Brussel Sprouts
Spinach
Nuts & Seeds:
Pumpkin
Sunflower
Flax
Almonds
Herb Teas:
Dandelion
Green
Cardamon
Cloves
Cinnamon
Ginger
Hibiscus
Orange Peel
Sweeteners:
Raw Honey
100% Maple Syrup
Molasses