3 Day Cleanse

Kids are home for the holidays, my leg hurts and I am officially starting marathon training again in a week, so I thought this would be a perfect time to reset my body with a cleanse and give my leg some time to heal.  I plan to do some yoga and light biking, but no running for the next 3 days! So come and join me, it's only 3 days and you might feel terrific!!! I log my food on www.myfitnesspal.com/ceciliaruns if you are interested in joining me on my quest for better health!

This is a 3 DAY cleanse is based upon the Amazing Grass 3 & 11 day cleanse, but altered slightly.  

Shopping list: Organic when possible!

3 cans coconut water

frozen berries/fruit

Vega One protein powder, plain (worth the cost!)

Amazing Grass Green Super Food powder (plain, without protein - NOT the Amazing meal)

Flax Oil

Vegetable juice (no need to get low sodium)

Lemon juice concentrate (100% pure, not sweetened)

Pure 100% cranberry juice, not sweetened. (only cranberry, lots are mixes)

Detox tea. I like Triple Leaf brand

Other herbal teas

3 12oz cans of Kombucha tea or tea bags

Upon waking - drink 8 oz of coconut water.

Breakfast - Green Smoothie

16oz water

1/2 c frozen berries or fruit

1 scoop Vega One protein powder (plain)

1 scoop Amazing Grass Green Super Food

1/2 T Flax oil (Natures Way EFA Gold Flax oil)

8 oz "detox water" (see recipe)

Snack

8 oz of organic vegetable juice

8-12 oz "detox water"

Lunch - Green Smoothie

16oz water

1/2 c frozen berries or fruit

1 scoop Vega One protein powder (plain)

1 scoop Amazing Grass Green Super Food

1/2 T Flax oil (Natures Way EFA Gold Flax oil)

8 oz "detox water" 

Snack

8 oz of organic vegetable juice

8-12 oz "detox water" 

Dinner - Green Smoothie

16oz water

1/2 c frozen berries or fruit

1 scoop Vega One protein powder (plain)

1 scoop Amazing Grass Green Super Food

1/2 T Flax oil (Natures Way EFA Gold Flax oil)

8 oz "detox water" 

Snack

8 oz of organic vegetable juice with 1/2 T Flax oil (Natures Way EFA Gold Flax oil) (Total Flax + 2 T)

8-12 oz "detox water" 

Detox water recipe - 2 quarts liquid

Combine:

4 oz pure cranberry juice

3 T lemon juice

1 triple leaf Detox teabag (steep in 1/2 cup hot water for 5 mins.), then add to water

fill remaining jug with water to reach 2 quarts

It is common to feel really cold on a cleanse, due to cold fluids and the detox process.  Drink 1 more serving of detox tea and any other herbal teas as needed for warmth and comfort. 

Drink 12oz Kombucha tea throughout the day if desired as it is cleansing and also a appetite suppressant.

On the 4th day, begin taking solids again. Eat only raw foods on the first few days starting out, then slowly add unprocessed cooked foods. This is the salad I will make for reintroduction to solid foods, looks delicious!!!

DETOX SALAD - from Oh She Glows website

Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free.

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.