For those of you considering doing this cleanse, here are a few tips.
Breakfast
- Probably the best drink in the bunch
- Can use fresh and frozen berries
- Used ground Flax meal - seemed the same
- Used natural peanut butter instead because I had it
- Use only the juice of the lemon
Lunch
- Celery: If using the bagged celery stalks most grocery stores sell, use only two stalks and chop into small pieces
- Cucumber: Peel it and remove the seeds. I opted to add half and slice the rest as a snack
- Kale: Remove stem and only add the leaf.
- Apple: I did not peel it
- Lime: DO NOT ADD THE FLESH! It makes the entire drink bitter. Simply add the juice.
- Coconut Oil: Heat it or add it as a solid. I didn't notice a difference
- Pineapple: I used canned (no heavy syrup!)
Snack
The plan calls for a snack smoothie. It can be a duplicate of your favorite drink. I opted for cucumber slices and a banana. You underestimate how much you enjoy chewing your food until your drinking everything! If you decide to include a snack, plan your shopping trip accordingly. Those extra ingredients are not considered in the pre-made shopping list.
Dinner
- Cayenne Pepper: Odd addition and over powers the entire flavor of the smoothie. I decided to omit the spice on days 2 and 3
- Mango: Take some time to pick out a good one. A tasty mango makes this drink taste even better
- Lemon: Like the lime, only add the juice.
Overall Reaction
Many people weigh themselves before they start this cleanse. I, however, did not. Although I was motivated by weight loss, I did it for the challenge and the experience. In the process, I learned a lot about my eating preferences and highlighted the areas in my diet that I needed to improve. I was also introduced to kale, coconut oil and almond milk. Kale isn't on my shopping list (yet) but I appreciate it for it's health benefits.
The most important thing I accomplished was jump starting my healthy eating initiative. I found myself making healthier food choices during the weekend and didn't succumb to my cravings as easily.
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