I hope Day 1 went really well for everyone! I enjoyed the Blueberry Celery Smoothie a ton! My yoga time went by quickly and I had a few minutes where I even stopped thinking about how much time I had left. Yes! LoL. Here’s Day 2…
Category Archives: Nutrition
14 Day Summer Cleanse: Day 1
Alright! Rev up those juicers and blenders, because today is the big start day. Our bodies will LUUUUUV us for what we’ll be giving it. I am excited to hear from everyone so make sure to participate in the “Comments” section below.
Each day will have 3 Components that I will give you in that day’s blog post:
1. Daily Affirmation
2. Menu with Tips for the day.
3. Daily Questions to answer in the “Comments” section! YES, you need to participate….way more fun that way! I will be! Here’s today’s…
14 Day Summer Cleanse: Salads and Smoothies
My original plan was to make a movie about this. That didn’t happen. Maybe another day soon! BUT, I do have some lovely and colorful pictures for you, so here we go!
Wednesday I wrote about the logistics of making things easier for you while you’re eating raw these next 14 days. Here is what it looks like for me:
14 Day Summer Cleanse: Sneak Peek!
Today there are two posts having to do with our 14 Day Cleanse, so make sure to visit my YOGA post also!
I know many of you are going to start prepping and cutting veggies today and tomorrow so here are your Menus for Days 1-3!
14 Day Summer Cleanse: Making RAW Work!
$174 worth of veggies and fruits! The power better NOT go out!
Going Raw…
Committing to a raw foods diet sounds all healthy and great in conversation, but if you have ever tried to live the lifestyle, you’ll begin to see how much work it really can be. Today I will discuss how to make RAW foods work for you and your family (especially the ones who are not participating!) This is a long post but SO IMPORTANT. Make sure you read it thoroughly!
14 Day Summer Cleanse: NOT Rabbit Food!
Even I am a little nervous to start this. I admit that thoughts of “What if I can’t make it?” “What if I cheat?” come to my mind, too. I think the most important point to remember when starting a raw, vegan cleanse/ detox like this is to BE EASY on yourself. It isn’t easy, it is a process! If you are hungry, EAT! Be forgiving of yourself and DON’T become obsessive. I will be drinking more green veggie juice or eating a piece of fruit when I feel like I just need a little more. If you feel tired or faded, you need to eat more! Today I have included a grocery list for you to print out and Day 1 meal plan to give you an idea of what a raw cleanse looks like. I will also make suggestions for altering the plan according to your specific health challenge if you have one. This is NOT rabbit food. Read on!
14 Day Summer Cleanse: GET READY!!
Who’s with me? Let’s take our bodies back in a challenging, inspiring, and hard core kind of way! I began pondering over this cleanse after becoming very frustrated over the 5 pounds of baby weight hanging out on my hips and belly since my daughter was born 18 months ago. I had always wondered if eating Cottage Cheese/ 6 Tbsp of Flaxseed Oil everyday was not allowing my body to shed those extra pounds?
For those of you who are new to my story- I had cancer 3 years ago, treated it holistically, and CC/FO, along with the rest of my food being raw vegan was the most important ways in how I did so. The only way I would ever stop taking CC/FO, and only temporarily, would be if I were on a 100% raw vegan diet, not 75-80% like I am currently. So, I figured if I were going to do a cleanse, why not have others do it with me? I’ll plan it, you just have to follow.
Savory Rainbow Lunch Smoothie!
“Mom, these would be a lot easier to eat if you smoothied them!”
It is time for us to STEP UP. Treating our bodies as if they are replaceable can only go on for so long. Eventually your body will get your attention. You might be 26 (like I was) or you might be 80. It might be cancer (like me) or arthritis, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or chronic headaches, or Type 2 diabetes, or skin issues, or aches and pains, or infertility or…………..
Foods YOU Need! – Japanese Green Tea
(This is part of an ongoing series called Foods YOU Need!)
(***Updated 2/2016 to address concerns over Fukushima Radiation)
How Green Tea has flown under the radar in the Western world is a puzzle to those who now realize its amazing healing potential! It has been used in Asia for centuries as an essential for prevention and treatment of many types of diseases, including cancer. And since it IS a Green Drink, that is one more reason I am including it as an essential Food YOU Need!
Foods YOU Need! – Omega 3’s
(This is part of an ongoing series called Foods YOU Need!)
We’ve all heard the hype about Omega 3 fatty acids- and no surprises here; I’m going to contribute to it! Although the recent trends in popular culture give “fat” a bad reputation, Omega 3’s are an essential additional to our diet. They’re called “essential fats” because our bodies don’t produce them on their own.
Read up on these cancer fighting and heart nurturing fats and try the great new recipe at the end of this post!