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Cleansing & Detox Fall 2022

Good morning friends.

In this blog, I am excited to share with you my journey into a healthier me. I will be providing a series of blogs on how I prepare and go through an 8 day cleanse. I will share my daily food and activities. I like to cleanse/detox 2 times a year,, generally fall & spring.

I like to start the cleanse on Monday and finish on the following Monday or Tuesday . This allows me to have quite relaxing time on the weekend. I will continue to be active through out the cleanse. I jump into yoga class, light weight training and infared sauna to further the detoxifying process.

The first 4 days are clean eating w/o any prosessed foods. No dairy, sugar, caffeine or gluten. I cut out meat on the 3rd or 4th day and cook an alkalizing vegetable soup/broth on the 4th day. I will then begin drinking the soup for the next 4 days or until gone.

Join me on this journey. I will supply you with all the necessary suggested documents, suppliments, foods and energy for this fun deeper cleansing process .

C

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Homemade acai bowls frozen mixed berries  frozen banana apple juice (or almond milk) coconut yogurt frozen acai puree or acai powder Toppings: I used banana and strawberries, granola, coconut flakes, and peanut butter. But feel free to get creative!

frozen mixed berries 
frozen banana
apple juice (or almond milk)
coconut yogurt
frozen acai puree or acai powder
Toppings: I used strawberries, mango, pineapple, gf granola, coconut flakes, sliced almonds. But feel free to get creative!

Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

Prep time

10 mins

Total time

8 hours 

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats

1 teaspoon chia seeds

½ cup unsweetened coconut milk

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ of a banana, peeled and chopped

½ cup of blueberries, fresh or frozen

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

In a 16-ounce mason jar combine the rolled oats and chia seeds.

Pour in the coconut milk and then place the bananas and blueberries on top of the oats.

Place the lid on and store in the refrigerator overnight.

Stir the oats and add in the pure maple syrup and a little extra coconut milk to loosen up the oats. Enjoy cold.

Notes

Sugar: 30

Make-ahead Instructions

These jars can be made 3-5 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 jar Calories: 347 Fat: 6 Saturated fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 41 Fiber: 10 Protein: 8

Blueberry Overnight Oats

Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

 

Prep time

Total time in fridge

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ of a banana, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup of blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
  1. In a 16-ounce mason jar combine the rolled oats and chia seeds.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk and then place the bananas and blueberries on top of the oats.
  3. Place the lid on and store in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. Stir the oats and add in the pure maple syrup and a little extra coconut milk to loosen up the oats. Enjoy cold.
Notes
Sugar: 30
Make-ahead Instructions
These jars can be made 3-5 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 jar Calories: 347 Fat: 6 Saturated fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 41 Fiber: 10 
Protein: 8

Add a pinch of salt to your water- WHY?

Drink salted water.

Here’s Why!

Adding two pinches of Himalayan pink salt to your glass in the morning replenishes your body’s electrolyte stores.   If you are an extreme sweater also add salt to your Nalgene for the day.  To add further electrolytes add 1/2 squeezed fresh orgnic lemon for more.

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Happy Healthy Day!

Shari Lesser

 

Wild Blueberry Turmeric smoothie

WILD BLUEBERRY TURMERIC SMOOTHIE

Prevent inflammation and recover faster with this easy drink recipe.

Wild blueberries contain two times the antioxidants of regular, cultivated ones. “They make a great addition to your post-workout smoothie,” says Kara Lydon, a nutritionist and yoga instructor based in Boston. “Black pepper in a smoothie may seem surprising, but it can actually help increase the absorption of curcumin, the active anti-inflammatory ingredient in turmeric,” she adds.

Serves Two

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups almond milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. 

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Thank  you for stopping by.
Shari

Almond no bake energy-protein cookies

Almond No Bake Energy-Protein Cookies

 This recipe is vegan-adaptable (swap sugar for honey or agave about 1 cup instead of 2 cups) and less sweet. I also added almonds because I love nuts and wanted more protein in these! I feel like these could be a nice contribution to a holiday gathering and I encourage you to riff on them too, like adding coconut or sprinkles or whatever you love to the mix!
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup of honey or 1¼ sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup creamy, unsalted almond butter
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 3½ cups quick-cooking oats
  1. Put the honey/sugar, coconut oil, almond milk, sea salt and cocoa powder in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk until no lumps remain.
  2. Increase to medium heat and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the almond butter and vanilla until combined.
  4. Put the oats and slivered almonds in a large bowl and pour mixture over top.
  5. Mix with a spoon until combined.
  6. Drop the dough by the tablespoonful or ice cream scooper onto wax paper.
  7. Cool in the refrigerator until set. 
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    Blissful Day,
    Shari