Day 7
Pre-cleanse Prep Day 7
Today we take a look at an Are You Eating For Health assessment questionnaire, a shopping list of foods that are GOOD for you, Health Tip #1 about the importance of making a plan, and my “famous” chicken soup and healthy smoothie staple recipes.
Am I Eating For Health?
Once again, here's the list of “nutritional bandits” we are currently REDUCING our consumption of, and what we will completely AVOID beginning in just a few more days.
Ideally, it would be best if you could get your consumption of these down to no more than 3–4 times this week (especially caffeine) to lessen the severity of your detox symptoms.
Unfiltered or bottled water
Alcohol
Caffeine
Sugar
Refined & Processed Foods
Gluten
Dairy
Beef / Pork
Unhealthy Fats
Chemical Stressors: artificial anything, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, etc.
About this time, it’s a good idea to clean out your refrigerator and pantry so you won’t be tempted while you’re on the cleanse program.
Also about this time, folks are asking “WHAT CAN I EAT?!!!” So, here’s another great assessment tool to help you with that and a shopping list too (download & print PDF files below).
For more info about Eating for Health, click on the link below:
Cleanse Tip 1: Make A Plan
"If you fail to make a plan, then you plan to fail."
DR. MERCOLA
Our 2 week cleanse begins very soon! If you want to be successful with eating healthy, it’s important to create time in your schedule to shop for groceries and to prepare food.
It has become very common in our culture to be on the go so much that fueling our body quality food is no longer a priority. I can’t tell you how many times I hear people say that they don’t have the time to prepare food. If you don't have time to prepare your own meals, you need to slow down!
Some people shop once a week and then prepare food for the whole week on the weekend. Others shop several times a week and prepare food daily. I usually shop at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods twice a month (these are SCHEDULED in my appointment book!), and then supplement that with additional produce as needed at a local produce stand. Whatever way that works for you is fine, just be aware that having a plan is KEY! And don’t wait until it's time to eat to decide what to have for dinner. Preparing nutritious food doesn’t necessarily require endless hours in the kitchen - it just takes planning.
Be sure to read my blog about why you can't rely on willpower to eat healthy - this information has changed my world!
WHY YOU CAN'T RELY ON WILLPOWER TO EAT HEALTHY
AND HERE IS A LINK IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION:
Staple Recipes
You may not feel well enough (due to initial cleansing reactions) to prepare food or to eat a bunch of raw veggies or salads on days 2 and 3 of our cleanse, so it’s a good idea “to plan ahead” and have something healthy and nurturing already prepared for the first few days.
Dr. Mercola suggests having 10 healthy recipes as your “staples” that you can always fall back on. My “staple” meals are usually fairly simple and made in quantity to be consumed as leftovers the next day and to freeze some for when I’m too busy, tired, or on the go. The following is my recipe for chicken soup that is easy, delicious and nutritious and is a “staple” in my house and many of my clients and “cleansers” all year round. And vegetarians enjoy it with veggie broth and legumes.
Trust me and make this soup or something similar for this weekend.
About this time folks are beginning to realize that their typical breakfast isn’t going to work anymore and ask for suggestions. My nutrition teacher always said that the best breakfast is leftovers from dinner the night before. My chicken soup makes a great breakfast, or an veggie omelet with some grain or potatoes (no cheese but avocado is delicious!) is also a good choice. And the following is my recipe for a healthy smoothie which I usually start my day with.
Check - in:
There will be lots of recipes coming daily starting on Day 1 of the actual cleanse. In fact, we begin that day with more information about healthy breakfasts. In the meantime, if you want to get some ideas for “cleanse friendly” foods and recipes, visit:
CLEANSE PROGRAM PINTEREST PAGE
Tomorrow we'll take a look at more tips to support your cleanse and healthy lifestyle.
Feel free to comment below or email me to ask questions or share your thoughts and experiences ~ I’d love to hear from you!
Blessings, JoAnn