5 Reasons to Detox

>> Wednesday, March 11, 2009

To put it simply -

1. Have much more energy
2. Achieve clarity of mind
3. Clear skin
4. Sweat less (you will need less deodorant!)
5. Oh yeah, you can lose a lot of weight as well (that's why its called 21 pounds in 21 days!)

For me, there is a 6th reason - and this was my number 1 reason. It allowed me to focus attention on me for a change. To make the detox diet work, I had to scheduled "me time". It started with buying and reading the book, "21 Pounds in 21 Days", and taking a couple of weeks to read it through. Throughout the diet, I had to schedule detox treatments, which effectively allowed me to pamper myself. And since the diet, I have more energy to get up earlier, which allows me to workout and juice before the kids get up. And in the evening, well I've had energy at 10pm to create and write this blog.... I wouldn't have had that clarity of mind or energy 6 weeks ago. That itself tells me that my body needed this detox.

So here are some questions - I'd love to hear your comments:

What does your body need?

Do you need to focus on yourself?

Could you use a pampering?

1 comments:

Anonymous March 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM  

This is a helpful summary of why I should really consider a detox. I like the thought of having more "me time". Thanks!

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Detox Supplies

Juice of the Day

Carrot, Apple & Ginger

You will need: 1 apple, 3-4 carrots, and a slice of ginger.

Juice the apple and carrots and ginger slice in the juicer. Serve immediately!

Delicious!

This is a juice that I use as a baseline for other juices. To add more "power" try adding the following ingredients:

- Stick of Celery
- Handful of Alfalfa sprouts
- Some kale, spinach, other leafy greens


Soup of the Day - the healthy way!

Butternut Squash & Orange Juice

Split a butternut squash down the middle, and scoop out the seeds and set aside. Wash & dry and place on a baking tray. Place a tablespoon of orange juice in the cavity. Cover with foil and bake in a 375 deg. oven for about 45 mins - 1 hr. Test the flesh with a fork - when its soft, its done! Meanwhile, while the squash is cooking, wash the seeds, removing fibers of flesh, and place on a baking tray to dry. Remove baked squash from the oven and allow to cool. Pour the OJ into a blender, and scoop out all of the flesh into the blender, discarding the skins. Puree the squash, and then pour into a saucepan. Add about 6 cups of distilled or spring water (do not use tap water, as it contains chlorine etc which defeats your healthy mission). Bring to the boil and its ready to eat!

When the seeds have dried, bake them in the oven for 30 mins until roasted. Sprinkle on top of the soup and serve.

Enjoy!

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