How to Pick the Right Detox Plan for You + Green Goddess Smoothie

Which Detox Plan is Right for You?

There are a wide variety of detox plans and programs out there on the internet, book shelves and even in a box at your local health store. The question is, which one is the right one for YOU? And also, which one is safe for you? Some are designed for weight loss. Others are designed to help you eliminate a dependency on sugar, caffeine or gluten. Others are simply designed to help you purge toxins from your body. When you choose the right program, it’s much easier to stick to it but also to recognize the benefits of detoxing and to celebrate the rewards.

Here are some questions to ask before choosing what’s right for you:

Is it sustainable

There are some popular cleanses, like the Master Cleanse, that essentially eliminate food all together. Before you buy in to all the promised benefits, you have to ask yourself, is this really right for me, or even sustainable. Will I starve (yes you will), will I have energy to go about my daily life, and how will I be able to sustain this restrictive diet for the recommended 10-14 days.

Is it based on whole foods

If you are looking for a quick fix in a box, you need to seriously take a good look at the label on that box. Do you know and understand the ingredients and their purpose? Is it the right cleanse for you? i.e. Is it meant for the liver, gallbladder, or a whole body cleanse? Do you have a clear idea on how to support your body throughout the cleanse? A whole food cleanse will help to provide all necessary supporting vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants to properly release and eliminate toxins in a safe and effective way.

Is it safe

When taking on something like a cleanse, we need to take a few precautions. For example, there are certain stages in life when a cleanse is not recommended at all. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, anyone suffering from liver/gallbladder dysfunction, cancer patients, and people who have certain nutrient deficiencies should not take on a cleanse or consult a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to. A cleanse that is too calorie restrictive and lacks certain micronutrients and fibre can backfire by leading to increased cravings and poor elimination. If you’re not properly eliminating toxins, they can be re-absorbed through the colon and cause even more harm in the body.

Is your body prepared to take on a cleanse

There are certain guidelines to follow when you take on a detox protocol. You can drink all the green juices and smoothies you want, but if you are not properly eliminating, via the colon, skin, and lymph, your body can actually be at a greater risk from reabsorbing toxic waste! There are also ways to speed up the elimination and also protect the liver from free radical damage caused by newly released toxin in the bloodstream. What about your adrenals or hypoglycemia? Is your body under too much stress already? Following a strategic detox plan which includes antioxidant support will ensure your cleansing efforts pay off!

Green Goddess Smoothie

Here is a simple and delicious detox smoothie to kick your detox organs into action and feel your cells light up with energy! Apple is a great source of pectic fibre, which binds to toxins and helps to eliminate them from the body. Chlorella is a whole food detoxifying superstar: it binds to heavy metals (like mercury) in your intestines and helps to eliminate them from the body, it balances blood sugar levels, provides iron, B12 and folate for increased energy levels, and also helps to increase focus. A must on any cleanse!

• 2 cups water (filtered)
• 2 celery stalks
• 1.5 cups greens (I used a mix of kale and beet greens)
• 1 apple
• 1 banana
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp chlorella
• Stevia to taste

How to make:

Combine all ingredients into a blender and buzz until smooth.

The best way to ensure your detox success is to follow a whole food meal plan with some detox superstars, helpful herbs and liver boosting natural supplements.

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