Kick Off Your Cleanse
Ditch Common Allergens
“These dishes are satisfying and hearty but also gentle on your body,” Shaifia says of her detox meal plan. Mix and match the Week 1 recipes provided here, or make your own using the following elimination guidelines.
Foods to Avoid
+ Added sugar
+ Processed foods or beverages
+ Alcohol
+ Caffeine
+ Wheat/gluten
+ Eggs
+ Dairy
+ Peanut products
+ Fruit juices (very high in sugar)
+ Soy, including soy sauce
+ Corn
Add Mindfulness to Your Meals
Each time you sit down to eat today, take at least 20 minutes to savor your food. Fully experience its flavor, aroma, and texture, chewing slowly and stopping when you're satisfied but not quite full.
Tune Out
To round out your detox efforts — and give your brain a break — try a partial media fast. Keep your TV switched off, and limit your online time.
Today's Meal Plan
Each day this week, eat five or six small meals rich in fruit, vegetables, and other complex carbs. Supplement with organic, hormone-free animal protein if you want. A typical meal might be three ounces of protein (the size of a smartphone), 1/4 to 1/2 cup carbs (whole grains, sweet potatoes, or fruit), and unlimited nonstarchy vegetables such as leafy greens. It might also be an apple with 2 teaspoons almond butter or a smoothie.
