10 Day Winter Detox.

Winter may not be considered prime time for detoxing, but we’re finding our way out of the season (short days, dipping temperatures, cold & flu season) and most people I meet are ending the season feeling a bit….blah.

There's plenty of time to turn things around before the warm weather arrives!

Here is a simple 10 day detox protocol to put a “spring” back in your step.

10 Day Winter Detox Protocol

1. Consume 2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil per day, to reduce inflammation, support healthy hormones and improve body composition. Consume small amounts of healthy nuts (almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts) and seeds.

2. Lean protein: Choose beef, buffalo, venison, eggs, elk, fish, seafood, poultry and tempeh (Local and Organic When Possible!)


3. Vegetables: Unlimited low glycemic vegetables; choose broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, onions, parsley, peppers, radishes and snow peas; plus 3 tablespoons sauerkraut


4. Fruits—2 whole portions daily maximum. Choose from 1 apple, ½ cup applesauce or apple-cranberry sauce, 1 cup cranberries, 1 small pear, 1 tangerine.

5. Legumes: Lentils, black beans, kidney beans and chickpeas.

6. Eliminate: processed foods, sugars (even natural ones!), grains, and vegetables oils.

7. For Digestion: 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
 before meals.

8. Filtered water: 8 glasses a day
 with or between meals. Add lemon to your water in the morning.

9. For the Liver: 2 cups of nettle tea daily 
with breakfast and dinner.

10. Take an adrenal support supplement! See Your Naturopath for more details.

Also, here are some fantastic Cleansing Smoothie and Juice recipes to help you through your detox.

All from Whole Living Magazine!

Mango Smoothie

Paired with herbal tea or hot water with lemon, this mango-and-avocado smoothie makes for a creamy and satisfying breakfast. These ingredients make two servings; share with a friend, refrigerate half for later (but not longer than 24 hours), or halve the recipe.



Ingredients


1 1/4 cups soy-free almond milk


1/2 cup coconut water


2 leaves kale or Swiss chard, coarsely chopped


1/4 avocado


1/2 cup mango chunks


1/2 cup ice



Directions


Blend together until smooth.

Recipe adapted from "Clean: The Revolutionary Program To Restore the Body's Natural Ability To Heal Itself" (HarperOne; 2009).

Carrot, Beet, Cabbage, and Watercress Juice


This deep red juice is packed with vitamins and nutrients. Drink it for breakfast and wash it down with a cup of herbal tea or hot water with lemon. These ingredients make two servings; share with a friend, refrigerate half for later (but not longer than 24 hours), or halve the recipe.

Ingredients


2 medium carrots


1/4 white cabbage


1 small beet


1 cup watercress salad

Directions


Press all ingredients through a juice extractor. Stir, and drink immediately. 


Recipe adapted from "Clean: The Revolutionary Program To Restore the Body's Natural Ability To Heal Itself" (HarperOne; 2009).

Green Juice

Finish your day feeling cleansed and refreshed with a glass of green juice for dinner. These ingredients make two servings; share with a friend, refrigerate half for later (but not longer than 24 hours), or halve the recipe.



Ingredients


2 green apples


2 stalks celery


1 leaf kale


1 leaf Swiss chard


1/4 cabbage


1 head broccoli


1/2 medium cucumber


1/2 lemon

Directions


Press all ingredients through a juice extractor. Stir, and drink immediately.

Recipe adapted from "Clean: The Revolutionary Program To Restore the Body's Natural Ability To Heal Itself" (HarperOne; 2009).

Have a great weekend!