Posts Tagged ‘fiber’

Daily Diet for 3-Day Detox

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Each day you will consume the following diet. If you prefer (or need to) have the main meal at lunch, that is fine. Make SURE you are drinking enough water (I did not post all water consumption that is necessary, drink prior to each meal and in between), eating enough foods (smoothies, fruits and veggies) and getting enough rest. NOTE: EITHER take the fiber (psyllium) drink OR an herbal detox tea (for regularity like Smooth Move or Get Regular). DO NOT take both. Consult your health care professional.
The times are suggestions but try to set a schedule that works for you consistently each day.
See below Diet for Drink and Smoothie Suggestions
May use Stevia (no substitutes) in smoothies if needed.

7:00 am 4 oz luke-warm water
7:15 am 8 oz luke-warm water with juice of 1/2 lemon
Shower/Bath with Full-body dry-brush scrub, loofah scrub or sugar salt scrub (entire body)
8:00 am 8 oz Fruit Smoothie with 1/4-1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt & 1 teaspoon flaxmeal sprinkled on top (if using prepackaged smoothie pack you will need 1/2 cup apple juice. No sugar added).
10:00 am Snack: Herbal Tea with 1/2 banana & almond butter or 1 grapefruit or 1/2 avocado with organic cherry tomatoes or small handful nuts with berries (no peanuts or cashews)
12:00 pm 8 oz Fruit Smoothie (Same as above)
3:00 pm Loaded Veggie Salad (with lemon juice spritz & olive oil dressing) or Green Drink
6:30 pm Brown Rice, 1 cup cooked vegetables (sweet potatoes, squash & peppers, or broccolli) & 6 -8 oz white, light fish (if you have an aversion to fish, may substitute organic lean turkey or tofu). Serve with loaded green salad or green drink.
8:00 pm Herbal detox tea OR 8 oz water with 1/2 tsp psyllium husks (start with 1/2 tsp, work up to 1 1/2 tsp if you can tolerate)
9:00 pm 6 -8 oz water prior to bed

Smoothie suggestions:
1/2 c Blueberries, 1/4 c strawberries, 1 kiwi, 1/2 banana, 1/4 c raspberries with 1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt, sprinkle of stevia powder and 1 tsp flaxmeal.

1/2 c mango, 1/2 pineapple, 1/4 c passion fruit, 1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt, 1 tsp flaxmeal.

Green/Veggie Drink suggestion:
Kale (about 8 stems), 1 beet, 3carrots, 2 quarters green apple, 6-8 ginger slices, 2 stalks celery

TIPS: Include lots of fresh cleansing veggies like beets, asparagus, fresh ginger. If you absolutely need a dash of salt, make it sea salt!

Cleanse Instructions Week 2 & 3

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Made it through the first week of the cleanse – are you still with me? I know some have started late, or are postponing, but here are the modifications for the next two weeks of the spring cleanse – when you are ready.
Week 2 & 3, we are still avoiding gluten, dairy, refined sugar and limiting or eliminating caffeine. The only modifications to the program will be with the drink and supplementation.
Every morning, still enjoy the water, then lemon water mix, then the cran-water with fiber. The only other time you will be making the cran-water is in the evening, again with the fiber. All other times you were drinking the cran-water in week 1, replace with room temperature water (filtered, please!).
As for the supplementation, increase the fiber (flax meal or psyllium) from 1 Tbsp to 1/5 Tbsp (2 for advanced cleansers), and increase the acai powder in the afternoon from 1 scoop to 1.5 scoops (2 for pros). Remember to include a morning detox tea, preferably a combo tea that includes dandelion, red clover, milk thistle, nettles, or similar herbs.
After the first 3 days, I think I’m past the sugar cravings. Generally, I’m feeling good and my “elimination” organs are working smoothly and daily!! Hope the same is true for you – let me know!! And, yes – more recipes are coming!

Flax – The Better Way

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Do you ever have those days that you feel “not quite right”? Your appetite’s never satisfied, you wonder if your diet is good enough – are you getting enough protein without the unhealthy fats? – your skin looks dull or dry, your bones feels a bit stiffer than normal, you’re tired or constipated and bloated. You may even be directly, or indirectly, subject to hot flashes, moodiness or night sweats! Some would just say, “Welcome to the aging process!” I say, “No thanks. There’s a better way.”

With my lifestyle, and probably yours too, it’s hard to have 30-60 minutes of exercise every day, eat ALL the servings of veggies, fruit, fiber, protein and fats that are optimal for great health AND do the zillion things that I have to do before my head hits the pillow. The one consistent thing I do to keepp this machine working is supplement with quality food supplements. That’s not to say I’m an advocate for popping loads of supplement pills in the name of health, but using high quality FOOD supplements is a different story and a good idea. One of my favorites is flax, and in particular, Forti-Flax made by Barleans. Here’s why.

See that list above of the “whoa-is-me” conditions? Forti-Flax helps to address ALL of them. I’m sure you’ve heard about the great powers of flax seeds or its oil, but I’m a big believer in getting the most out of one thing as possible – I like a bargain. Forti-Flax offers all the benefits of dietary fiber, but also gives me a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acid (with a balance of 6 & 9), protein (a complete source with 10 essential amino acids), double-digit essential vitamins & minerals, both soluble and insoluble fiber, lignans and other protective powerhouse nutrients that keep me out of harm’s way from cancer, heart disease and other scary health concerns. Plus, flax helps with my brain function and mood with its naturally occurring DHA, which is essential to the function of brain cells and is also a mood booster. Flax also keeps my skin looking radiant and keeps my colon clean. Now where else are you going to find this kind of service?!?!

I know it sounds like a wonder drug. But it’s not a drug. It’s a food, and a very healthy, wonderful one! Another reason I love this product is that it’s so easy to use. I sprinkle it on my salads, yogurt, in smoothies or sometimes just eat it straight out of the container! (Chase it with water, please.)

If you are beginning to see the signs of “aging” or just want to increase your health – you should try my favorite Forti-Flax product. The benefits to the immune system, the digestive tract, arthritis and inflammation, heart health and so much more are well worth the small investment. Enjoy!