the detox diet & cleanse

May 3, 2013

This week, I've started a detox diet which I'm excited to share with you. After feeling fatigued and a little off the last few weeks, I decided it was time for a cleanse. It's the perfect way to reset the system and give your digestion a rest. I'm focusing on fruits, veggies, and lots of natural foods... and avoiding things like: diary, wheat, gluten, sugar, soy, coffee, alcohol, fried + processed foods. When it comes to exercise (during a cleanse) I avoid anything too strenuous and stick to walks & restorative yoga. Also, I wouldn't recommend doing the detox for much longer than 14 days. Here's a look at what I'm eating. I'm already feeling so much better for it!

What I'm eating:

Breakfast: quinoa, mangos, raw almonds, almond milk + a cup of organic white tea... amazingly healthy and great for helping heal inflammation in the body.

Lunch: veggie broth, lentils, assorted steamed veg, yams, fresh ginger and garlic. So good for you!

Snack: organic apples and raw almond butter.

Dinner: quinoa, assorted beans, yams, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and garlic. No fancy recipe here, just mix all your ingredients in a bowl and then toss with extra virgin olive oil + garnish with avocado.

If you're looking for additional meal ideas, then peek here: detox diet daily menu from about.com - tons of super helpful ideas + extra info. Also, if you have any questions for me, just ask in the comments section and I'll reply directly on the blog later tonight...

* please note: you should consult your doctor before making any significant dietary changes.

xo veronika

10 sweet notes:

  1. I've never done a cleanse, I must admit - I tend to eat very healthily during the week when Ian is at work at I cook for myself... of course, on the weekend when he's home it's another story, but the way I look at it, the weekdays are my cleanse time and the weekends are fun time. It actually works pretty well :) And I'm always looking for easy healthy recipes for when I have to cook for myself, so I'm definitely going to be checking out the daily detox menu - thanks for sharing, V!
    xox,
    Cee

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  2. this looks so healthy and delicious!
    kelsey Ladies in Navy

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  3. Nice, looks tasty and SO healthy! Good luck!

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  4. These all look so delicious! i will take a look at the website and get some more recipes!! Happy Friday!

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    1. Aw, you too honey! Happy weekend and I'll see you next week for our pedi's! xo

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  5. Looks like a perfect, cleansing diet. Your body will definitely thank you for it. And thank you for the inspiration! I should do the same :)
    www.shannonheartsblog.com

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  6. YUM! I did something like this for a few days, lots of green tea, chia seeds, kale etc. but then got busy and stopped. I need to get back on it again though! For a delicious meal try vegan pepperjack cheese, organic black/kidney beans, quinoa or brown rice, organic salsa and a bit of cayenne pepper. So good and good for you!

    -Lindsey

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    1. Mmmm. Thanks for the tip! The dish sounds so fantastic, can't wait to try it! :)

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  7. Hello Veronika,
    I'm so pleased for the change; I did like your previous blog but, as a person who lives a green lifestyle and do not shop at all and use only secondhand clothes and recycle like made, I didn't love your previous blog either.

    I salute you for the new change, barva, brava :)

    Kind Regards
    Cyrene

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  8. Loving the change. Congratulations on your new little internet home!

    I actually just launched my own blog TODAY. I would really love it if you checked it out.

    http://mollycurley.blogspot.com

    xo Molly

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