In answer to your many questions I’ve put together this newsletter focusing on:
How to make the distance detox & cleanse
Detox recipes: Juice, Cheese, Pasta
Everyone who’s done a detox & cleanse will know how much organisation and commitment is needed to see the distance. To set the boundaries and make the month easier, these are some questions I always ask myself before starting out:
- What is my goal?
- How disciplined should I be about what I can and cannot eat?
- How emotionally attached am I to the food I eat?
Having a clear answer to these questions will help you immensely throughout your detox & cleanse.
The Goal
If you are doing this simply because you feel you have to it’s going to be a tough slog and to be honest, you probably won’t make the distance.
When you have a goal you will draw an inner strength that comes from doing something positive for yourself.
Self-discipline
- Once you set your detox & cleanse goal, have clear boundaries about what you can and cannot eat.
- Remember, this is your decision.
- Remember why you are detoxing and cleansing your body – write a list of positive outcomes in bright green and stick it up on your fridge and pantry doors.
- If you slip up, acknowledge why you did this, forgive yourself and get on with the rest of your detox!
Emotional Attachment
We all have something that’s a challenge to give up for the month ... sugar, wheat, dairy, alcohol. Often you won’t know what that item is or how attached you have become to it! Watch your behaviour!
- Do you feel irritable, sad, angry?
- Do you wander around the kitchen even though you are not really hungry?
Know Thyself
When you realise what foods you are emotionally attached to, sit down and journal your feelings. Write about how you feel when you eat those foods and how you feel when you don’t. Writing is a wonderful way for your subconscious mind to communicate feelings you may not understand or have noticed about yourself! Once you are aware of those attachments, you are empowered to act upon them.
Your detox & cleanse is more than physical, it inevitably will detox & cleanse your emotional body too! The body-mind connection is real! You will feel it during your detox & cleanse - be ready for some wonderful changes ahead!
'Light for your Liver' Juice!
- Pineapple ..................100g
- Carrot ........................ 30g
- Celery ........................ 30g
- Beetroot .................... 30g
- Ginger ....................... half inch
- Turmeric ................... 1 inch
- Water ....................... 2 cups
- Ice ............................. 1 cup
Blend all ingredients in a high power blender (or push through a juicer if you don't like drinking the fiber) and enjoy!
This juice may help cholesterol levels, rheumatoid arthritis, fluid retention, and support your nervous system.
Raw Cheese Veggie Bites
- Cashews .................. 1 cup
- Macadamia nuts ..... 1 cup
- Savoury Yeast .... 1 Tbs
- Lemon Juice ............ 1 Tbs
- Sea Salt ................... 1 pinch
I like to layer cucumber and tomato slices, placing a generous spoonful of 'cheese' on top and garnish with cracked pepper!Enjoy!!
Also great as a dip or a cream cheese replacement.
This is a nice snack, loaded with amino acids, protein, B vitamins including B12. These nutrients will give you energy and support your nervous system.
For more information on savoury yeast: http://www.efn.org/~sundance/NutritionalYeast.html
Raw Spaghetti Napolitana
- 3 Tomatoes, chopped
- 15 Sundried Tomatoes, soaked
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 3 Tbs Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Dates, pitted
- 1 tsp Sea Salt or Himalayan Salt
- Pinch of Chilli powder
- Cracked Pepper
- 6 Zucchini, chopped into 2 inch lots
Share with loved ones and watch their amazed faces as they enjoy this raw Spaghetti Napolitana!!!
Enjoy these beautiful raw recipes during your detox or share them with your loved ones! You'll be sure to impress!! Monique xo
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