Detox
I know what you are all thinking…Detox?? Really Raven?! I know I know. Some people are totally against the detox fad. To be honest I would have to say that I was kind of hesitant as well. Then I started to read up on them and found that detox can really be good for you body. Especially if you do it right! There are some detox plans that have people drinking nothing but Lemonade for like 7 days. I am sorry but there is no way that that is healthy. Or the other detox plans that have people just drink juice and eat raw vegetables. How is that ok?!
Anyways, I found a detox plan that I really like and I really feel like will help my body get back on track. After the holidays this year my body has REALLY gotten into a slump and with how active I am I really need something to jump start my system and a lot of people and nutritionists that I have talked to say that the way I have planned my detox could really good for me.
From the information that I have seen and heard detox can help to provide the following…
- Improve immune function
- Scavenge free radicals and eliminate toxins
- Strengthen body’s fight against cancer cells and generate healthy cells in our body
- Cleanse mucous, congestion, fermentation, inflammation in digestive tract
- Purify blood
- Reform lifestyle addictions to sugar, salt, high glycemic carbohydrates, alcohol, junk goods, nicotine, etc.
That all sounds pretty darn good to me. My main goal is to reduce the amount of toxins and pollution in my body and to promote healthy eating, nutrition, and supplementation to help my body effectively clear out the toxins I currently have. I have to admit…I have been eating just awful since the holidays and I can really feel the difference in myself because of it.
Now like I said before there are tons of different kinds of detox that you can do. Most of the detox plans I have seen completely eliminate any kind of meat. I simply can’t do that because I am too active. I am going to include VERY small portions of chicken and fish in this detox an also lots of nuts. I personally think that if you go too drastic with a detox it won’t work for you. I mean if you LOVE something you really shouldn’t have to give it up for forever. I am a moderation girl, all the way. I am really taking into consideration my current lifestyle and how I need to adapt this detox to help me attain my goal, which is to be healthier.
Here is the menu for myself for the first 4 days of my Detox:
Doesn’t seem so bad right? The real rules to this is that you want to stay away from meat protein as much as you can as well as salt. So all the nuts will be unsalted. All the cooking will only be done with olive oil and garlic. You are allowed to season with pepper and fresh herbs which I am planning to do. Also to drink TONS of water and natural fruit juices and fruit smoothies as well. I am sure this will get changed up a bit but my main guidelines as to what I will be eating is above.
So that is my story for today! I am definitely going to need all of your support with this haha. I start on Monday so I can get a nice and fresh start to everything. I would hate to start it in the middle of the week because I feel like it would be a wasted week. Anyways, I plan to do this for 14 days and will be documenting everything on those days so I can not only share it with you, who knows maybe someone else will see it and want to do it as well, but also use my blog like a log for myself.
Whew! What a mouthful that all is huh? I know some of you are going to be super skeptical of this and that is totally OK. When I told my Mom and Dad I was going to do this they called me a “chook”. So I really welcome the criticism. And please if you have any suggestions please feel free to drop me a comment!
There are lots of great Detox recipes at this website: Detox Recipes
22 Comments
Dana - Food for Thought
Hey Raven! The foods you are planning to eat seem to be nutrient dense and very healthy. Just make sure you are eating enough calories overall. You are very active w your dancing, so your body needs enough calories to function properly!
RavieNomNoms
Hi there Dana! I definitely will that is one thing on the diet that I am happy about you can eat as much fruits and veggies as you want so I know I won’t have any problems keeping up my calories. Thanks for your comment though, really appreciate it! 🙂
briarrose
Hopefully this will give the results you are looking for. This plan doesn’t look too bad…and I have seen some doozies. 🙂
RavieNomNoms
I hope so too! So many people ask if it is for weight loss and it really isn’t. I have heard so many things about how detox just makes you feel better overall. That’s my goal!
Melody Fury
Keep it up 🙂 I’m inspired by your efforts!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Melody! 🙂
The Farmers Wife
I hope it goes really well for you, I’ve been looking into this myself so I am very curious as to how this works for you. Please keep us updated! Looks like a great plan!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks very much, I am so curious to see how it goes as well. I will definitely keep you updated!
Dionne Baldwin
I agree detox can be so good for your body. These fad diets, like that lemonade diet, don’t seem all that legit. I could be wrong. I was told about this diet involving cabbage soup. Little did I know there was something called the “cabbage soup diet” that has many skeptics just as all diets will. I eat cabbage soup a lot and change up the veggies as a way to get nutrients and it helps detox as well but I don’t only eat that soup. Good luck and I am interested in the detox link you shared!
RavieNomNoms
I agree, it just doesn’t seem legit at all to drink Lemonade for like 2 weeks or to eat only cabbage soup for 10 days. I just find that really unhealthy. I was very happy to find something that was more versatile and also allowed me to kind of play with what I could eat within a certain set of foods.
Laura @ Family Spice
Oh, good for you! Unfortunately I have my own loving family who sabotage any detox or diet I try to follow. I have no will power, I confess. I can’t wait to read how this goes for you!
RavieNomNoms
Hi Laura, thanks for the support! I am sure it would be hard to do it when you have to cook for little ones!
Kristen
Good luck! It sounds like you put a lot of thought into exactly what kind of detox you wanted. The meals sound delicious.
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Kristen! I am really excited for it!
Brindusa@Cooking with my soul
You are such a determined person! I will never be able to follow a detox diet. There are soo many sweets waiting for me! :)))))
Good luck and I’m waiting for updates.
RavieNomNoms
Thanks! Oh I know, it is going to be reeeaaaallly hard, but I am going to try and stick to it as best I can!
Brandie@thecountrycook
keep us updated!! I would love hear how it turns out for you. Good luck!
RavieNomNoms
I sure will Brandie! Thank you!
veggietestkitchen
wow, this sounds really cool. please let us know how your energy level changes over the course of the detox. i’m looking for a way to boost energy!! but naturally, no caffeine!! good luck.
RavieNomNoms
I will for sure, that is something I am interested in seeing too..what my energy levels will be like. I will definitely keep you updated on how it goes for me!
Hester Casey - Alchemy
Who knew detox could be so tasty. Your menu sounds fresh and delish. Looking forward to hearing how you get on!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks very much! I am excited too!