Detoxing After the Holidays
You've enjoyed the hot cocoa & marshmallows, the goodies from your stocking, delicious desserts at Christmas parties, and more. If you're like me, you are probably starting to feel a little run-down and...blah!
I love Christmas and all the treats that come with it, but afterward, I feel as if I could sleep all day. The best way to get your body back in shape for the New Year is by doing a detox to remove all the toxins that have built up over the holidays as well as inflammation. I will be starting a 5-day juice detox after the New Year (Jan. 8) to refresh and renew. You are welcome to join me as I will be posting updates every day.
This detox is from Super Smoothies by Fern Green
Here are the details:
Start date - January 8th, 2018
5-day detox plan (if this is your first time detoxing, stick to only 3 days)
Shop for your ingredients ahead of time and prepare the ingredients for the day in the morning to help everything move smoothly throughout the day.
6 smoothies are consumed each day
Special ingredients used:
Ginger - contains gingerol, which is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Avocado - high in fiber, good fats, minerals, and vitamins. It is also anti-inflammatory
Broccoli - rich source of essential nutrients, anticancer, and antioxidants that help the liver to detoxify and clean the blood
Cilantro - great for detoxifying the body of heavy metals
In between the meals:
Ginger tea will be drunk throughout the day (1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, boiled water, honey, and a squeeze of lemon)
Make sure you are staying hydrated with at least 6-8 cups of water per day
Daily plan:
8 am - Smoothie #1
1 apple, peeled and cored
1 fennel bulb
1/4 cucumber
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
A small handful of green grapes
Add all of the ingredients to the blender with 1/3 to 1/2 cup of filtered water. Blend until smooth.
High in iron, Aids in digestion, Mineral enhancing, Anti-inflammatory, and Diuretic
11 am - Smoothie #2
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lime
A pinch of cayenne pepper
A thumb-sized piece of ginger
1 teaspoon honey
Add all of the ingredients to the blender with 3/4 cup of filtered water. Blend until smooth, then pour into a sieve set over a bowl. Press the juice through with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Metabolism boosting, Blood stimulating, Deep cleansing, Boosts immunity, and Alkalizing
1 pm - Smoothie #3
2 handfuls of kale
A few sprigs of parsley
1 kiwi fruit, peeled
1 lime, peeled
4 broccoli florets
A handful of green grapes
1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder
Add all of the ingredients to the blender with 3/4 cup of filtered water. Blend until smooth, the pour into a sieve set over a bowl.
Blood purifying, Mood enhancing, and Infection fighting
3 pm - Smoothie #4
1 carrot
1 parsnip
1 medium potato
1 lemongrass stalk
1 apple, cored
1 lime, peeled
10 cilantro sprigs
1 tablespoon chia seed oil (or chia seeds)
Add all of the ingredients to the blender with 3/4 cup of filtered water. Bled until smooth, then pour into a sieve set over a bowl.
Liver cleansing, Digestion boosting, Antioxidant, and Cardiovascular health
5 pm - Smoothie #5
5 broccoli florets
1/4 small watermelon, peeled and seeded
1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
A thumb-sized piece of ginger
Add all of the ingredients to the blender. Blend until smooth, then pour into a sieve set over a bowl.
Blood purifying, Hydrating, Mineral & vitamin enhancing, and Reduces inflammation
7:30 pm - Smoothie #6
3 1/2 ounces of almonds
A thumb-sized piece of ginger
1 teaspoon honey
Add all of the ingredients to the blender with 1 1/4 cups of filtered water. Blend until smooth, then pour into a sieve set over a bowl.
Calming, Healing, Muscle & bone building, and Boosts immune system
This detox is great for cleansing the digestive tract, boosting your vitamins and minerals, increasing circulation, boosting the immune system, and reducing inflammation. If you would like to join me on my detox journey, you can follow me on Twitter (@doublea662) and/or Instagram (@adancerforjesus) as I will be posting my progress every day.
If you choose to join me in this detox, please feel free to let me know your progress and thoughts as we go along. Also, if you would like to share your own pictures of your journey, hashtag your pictures with #ADancersDiaryDetox. I look forward to welcoming the New Year with all of you!
Until next time,
Amanda
