Anyone out there detox before or regularly?
I've been reading up on this and can honest say I've never done it, but cleaning out my liver and colon does seem to make a whole lot of sense.
I'm scared of the stuff like the Master Cleanse. It just seems to me like it would be really harsh on the system...so...if you've done that one, please tell me how it worked for you!
The one I've decided to do is a three day detox and isn't too much different from the way I eat so it shouldn't be too hard to do.
I got this one from "Body + Soul" magazine. Robby and I are going to start doing it next week. It was created by Dr. Cathy Wong, N.D. According to the article "you should gradually reduce your intake of sugar and artificial sweeteners, white flour, dairy, alcohol, salt, and caffeine while increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Througout each day of the cleanse, aim to drink at least eight cups of water and do moderate exercise. Alleviate digestive stress by chewing your food thoroughly and stopping before you're full."
THREE-DAY CLEANSE
Upon waking: A cup of hot water with lemon; meditate for 10 minutes
Breakfast: Smoothie ( 1 cup berries, 1 cup rice or almond milk, 1 scoop protein powder) or 3/4 cup oatmeal and 1 cup berries; green or black tea with lemon
Snack: One small organic apple or pear and 10 unsalted raw almonds
Lunch: Three ounces organic chicken or turkey, or 1 cup legumes; 1/2 cup brown rice or quinoa; 1 cup boiled Swiss chard
Snack: Celery and carrot sticks with 2 tablespoons hummus
Dinner: 1 cup steamed beets over 3/4 cup brown rice; 1 cup boiled kale; and 1 cup green, black, or herbal tea with lemon
Before bed: 1 cup hot water with lemon
Yall wanna try this one with us? We're going to start next Monday, April 2, 2007. Are you up for it?
