Day 21

Cleanse Day 12

Today we take a look at including even MORE vegetables in our healthy diet along with some great recipes.

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Today's Topic: MORE Vegetables!

When in doubt…EAT MORE VEGETABLES!!! Maybe you have noticed that most of the recipes I’ve shared with you contain them. And for good reason.

Eating more vegetables is one of the simplest choices you can make to improve your overall health. In fact, the goal is to eat at least 1 pound of vegetables every day!

Vegetables are a great source of nutrients (vitamins and minerals) that make you FEEL healthy and energized and are vital for the healthy maintenance of our bodies. They also contain fiber that helps provide a feeling of fullness, stabilizes blood sugar, and keeps our digestive systems happy. 

In particular, the minerals that vegetables contain are super important! One of my nutrition teachers said that every dis-ease of the body is caused from lack of minerals – which makes sense because minerals alkalize the body!

So add them in whenever and wherever you can, and remember to eat a variety of types and colors, raw and cooked, to give your body the mix of nutrients that it needs.

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Recipes

(Click on the photos below to view recipes.)

Early Summer Veggie Saute

Braised Zucchini with Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

5 Minute Magic Green Sauce

Turmeric Cauliflower Rice

Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Almonds

Baked Zucchini and Herbs

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Lemon & Garlic

Raw Vegan Lasagna

Lemon-Garlic Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Root Vegetables With Tomatoes and Kale

Indian Spiced Potato Cauliflower

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Check-in: How are you doing?

Can you believe how much information we have covered and how far we have come in just 21 days? It blows my mind every time I do this program! I am so excited to be a part of folks realizing how well the body can function when we simply give it the fuel it needs – CLEAN REAL FOOD!

TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I AM WHOLE, PERFECT, STRONG, POWERFUL, LOVING, HARMONIOUS, AND HAPPY!

Tomorrow we’ll take a look at food allergies and sensitivities and how you can “listen” to your body’s reactions as you begin to think about reintroducing some of the “nutritional bandits” into your diet when the cleanse is over. I’ll also be including a daily food diary PDF to assist you with that process.  

Feel free to email me or post a comment below to ask questions or share your thoughts and experiences ~ I’d love to hear from you!

Blessings, JoAnn