3 Day All Natural Veggie and Fruit Cleanse- Enjoy!!

A night out eating processed food or tasty cold beers on a patio can leave you feeling sluggish and tired. If this sounds like you, try revitalizing your body with  a quick 3 day all natural juice and veggie cleanse. 

A  cleanse made with veggies and fruit can infuse your body with essential nutrients and minerals your body needs to feel energized without the need to purchase expensive detox pills and diets. The one I set out below can be completed in as little as 3 days or up to 7 days. If you have never done a detox, I recommend starting with 3 day cleanse.  

Here is how to do it:  

Day 1-3

Step 1:  Squeeze the juice from the lemon in a hot cup of water and drink upon rising.  Wait one hour until breakfast. 

Step 2: One hour later, follow with a breakfast smoothie of either fruit, veggies or both. You can blend your favorite vegetables and fruits together. I love adding spinach to all my smoothies. My favorite smoothie is strawberries,  grapefruit, a quarter banana  and spinach blended together with a few ice cubes and water. 

Step 3: Lunch and dinner  is the same as step 2. Fruit or veggies smoothie of your choice. 

Day 4- Begin to introduce protein powder in your breakfast, lunch and dinner  shakes. 

Day 5- Slowly introduce unprocessed foods such as chicken, fish, quinoa, steamed veggies and salad with light dressing on Day 5. 

Important Notes: 

If at anytime your feeling hungry, feel free to snack on vegetables  or fruit. You can opt for a salad, no dressing. For taste, squeeze lemon. 

Drink lots of water to flush out your body. Recommended intake is 6-8 cups a daily.

If you're a coffee or tea drinker like I am, this means absolutely no coffee/tea for the duration of the cleanse. 

For a 7 day cleanse follow steps 1-3 (in day 1-3 above) for 5 days. On day 6, introduce protein powder to your smoothies your breakfast, lunch and dinner shakes. On day 7, you can slowly introduce unprocessed foods such as fish, chicken and salad.  

Enjoy & stay charged!!!

Essential Ingredients For Making Detox Smoothies

A detox smoothie cleans your body of accumulated harmful substances caused by processed foods and the environment that exert a negative effect on individual health. It is a great way to provide your body with nutrients and flush out any of harmful substances and toxins that make us feel sluggish. It can also be used as a rich and nutrient packed meal replacement in the morning to kick start your day.

When preparing your detox smoothie, there are three essential ingredients that you should include. They are fiber, diuretic and citric acid. These essential ingredients all have a role in the detox process.

1. Fiber should be used as the base for your fruit smoothie. Fiber helps your digestive system by moving food through the body and keeping the nutrients it needs to function at its best. Pears, apples, bananas, carrots or fresh berries are great sources of fiber. You can also add spinach to any fruit or veggie smoothie as it contains a rich source of fiber. For extra fiber, you can add flaxseed or raw granola.

2. A Diuretic makes your digestive system work faster. It helps remove excess water which causes bloating or swelling. Sea salt is known to be the best and most natural diuretic. It also contains over 80 minerals that which is healthy for our body. If you use sea salt, do not add it to the blending process as it will crush into small pieces and make your smoothie taste salty. Instead, add a pinch at the end and stir in gently with a spoon. Another great diuretic is ginger or watermelon. Pick ingredients that blend well with either a veggie or fruit smoothie.

3. Citric Acid makes its way through your digestive track to break down excess plaque and mucus that surrounds the lining in the walls of the intestines. While fiber and diuretic help flush toxins out, citric acid breaks toxins down so your body can dispose of them easily. Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits are all great sources of citric acid. When peeling oranges and grapefruits, its recommended to leave the white skin on as the skin contains the highest amount of nutrients.

Try incorporating one item from each of the three groups to prepare a healthy detox smoothie. Mix and match ingredients to create your favorite blend of a fruit or veggie smoothie.