Day 1, 2 & 3

· UPON RISING – Ginger Lemon Detox Drink

· BREAKFAST – Super Detox Green Juice (or optional Super Simple Green Drink)

o Option 1: Super Detox

o Option2: Super Simple

· MID MORNING SNACK – Cucumber, Celery & Carrot Sticks

· LUNCH – Sushi Salad (or optional green salad)

· AFTERNOON SNACK – Activated almonds

· DINNER – Potassium Balance Soup

· DESSERT – Chia Pudding

· AFTER DINNER – Calming Chamomile Tea

UPON RISING: Ginger Lemon Detox Drink (Serves 1)
Ginger is a powerful detoxifier that helps to kick-start your metabolism. Along with hydrating your body, this drink will help to stimulate bowel movements.
Drink one large glass, but if you feel like more, go for it- hydration is important.

· 1 12-ounce spring or filtered water, at room temperature

· Juice of 1/2 lemon (do not put peel in water)

· 1/2-inch knob of ginger root

Add the lemon juice to the glass of water. Finely grate the ginger on a chopping board, then squeeze the ginger pieces in your hand, letting the juice of the ginger drip through your fingers and into the glass of water. Enjoy at room temperature upon rising for an amazing start to the day!

BREAKFAST: Option 1: Super Detox Green Juice

This morning juice includes a potent blend of easily digestible alkaline minerals, such as potassium. Alkalizing your blood is important during the cleansing process because it keeps bad bacteria, yeast and fungi in check, which helps keep cravings at bay. Drink one large glass, but feel free to have a second. If you don’t have a juicer use a blender or magic bullet with some filtered water.

· 2 to 3 organic celery stalks, leaves removed

· 1 small organic cucumber

· 2 organic kale leaves

· Handful of fresh parsley

· 1 small lemon or lime, peeled

· 1 organic pear or organic apple

Juice all of the ingredients and sip slowly. For an extra health kick, stir in barley grass, wheatgrass, and/or spirulina powder.

Option 2: Super Simple Green Drink (Serves 1)
This option is for those without a juicer or who have limited time! It is a highly alkalizing green drink, which helps to detoxify the blood. It may taste a little strange at first, but the more you drink it, the more you’ll get used to the flavor.

· 1 12-ounce glass spring or filtered water

· 1 tablespoon barley grass or wheatgrass powder

· 1 teaspoon spirulina powder

Stir all of the ingredients together and then serve.

MID-MORNING SNACK: Cucumber, Celery And Carrot Sticks (Makes enough for 3 days)
This is your morning snack and keeps you on track with your cleanse. It’s easy to prepare and carry with you when you’re on the run.

· 3 organic celery stalks, leaves removed

· 3 small organic cucumbers

· 3 small organic carrots

Wash all of the vegetables and cut them into small strips. Store in the fridge to keep them fresh and crisp. Optionally, have another Super Detox Green Juice or Super Simple Green Drink.

LUNCH: Sushi Salad (Serves 1 or 2)
This salad includes a powerful mix of sprouts and sea vegetables. Sea vegetables, including nori, are one of the most nutrient-dense plant foods on the planet. They are particularly high in calcium and iodine, which helps to draw toxins from the body. If you’re at work or on the run, and have no time to prepare this salad, choose a big green vegetarian salad for lunch with an “all natural” dressing. Make sure to read the ingredients; if it looks suspicious or contains sugar, ask for fresh lemon and extra-virgin olive oil on the side.

For the Salad: Mix together in a bowl

· 1 ripe avocado, chopped

· 2 small organic cucumbers, halved and chopped

· 1 organic carrot, grated

· Handful of organic sprouts (preferably alfalfa, watercress, or sunflower sprouts)

· Handful of fresh organic cilantro, finely chopped

· 1 nori sheet, cut roughly with scissors into bite-size strips

· 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

For the Dressing: Mix together in a bowl or jar. Toss on salad

· 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger root

· 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce

· Juice of 1 lemon

To prepare the dressing, take the ginger gratings and squeeze them between your fingers, making your hand a fist, into a small jar. Discard the pulp. Add the tamari and the lemon juice to the ginger juice. Close the lid and shake. Toss with the salad dressing and sprinkle seeds over the top to garnish.

AFTERNOON SNACK: Activated Almonds (Makes enough for 3 days)

A handful of soaked (or activated) nuts will be your afternoon snack throughout this cleanse. Plan ahead by soaking a large bowl of raw almonds overnight, straining the water away in the morning, and storing them covered in the fridge. Why soak nuts?

o to break down proteins/phytic acid and make digestion easier.

o to make the proteins more readily available for absorption

o to encourage the production of beneficial enzymes.

o to help neutralize toxins in the colon and keep the colon clean.

o to increase the amounts of vitamins, especially B vitamins.

· 3 handfuls raw almonds (you can use almonds or a mixture of macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds)

· Filtered or spring water at room temperature

· 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt

In a large bowl, place all of the ingredients with enough water to cover fully. Leave at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Strain in a sieve. Store the nuts in a covered container in the fridge.

DINNER: Potassium Balance Soup ( 3 Servings – 1 serving per night during the detox)

Based on a recipe from physician Henry Bieler (Bieler’s Broth), this vegetable tonic provides an ideal combination for restoring acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance to the body’s organs and glands.

· 4 cups spring or filtered water

· 4 medium organic zucchini, finely chopped

· 3 organic celery stalks, leaves removed, then finely chopped

· 1 cup roughly chopped green string beans

· 1 large bunch fresh organic parsley, stems and leaves roughly chopped

· 3 medium organic tomatoes, finely chopped

· 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

· 2 teaspoons unrefined sea salt or 1 tablespoon organic miso paste

· 2 teaspoons dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, or other French Provence herbs for added flavor

Put all of the ingredients in a large stock or sauté pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let simmer gently for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
If you wish to create a thicker soup, you can purée the soup in batches in a blender until smooth or creamy; however, this soup is also delicious as is. Store covered in the fridge for use within one week or freeze for extended storage.

DESSERT: Chia Seed Pudding (3 Servings – 1 serving per night during the detox)

This after-dinner snack includes chia seeds, a gelatinous plant food that helps detoxification. Chia seeds are also high in omega-3’s and make you feel full and satiated!

· 1 1⁄4 cups Homemade Nut Milk or Homemade Coconut Milk , or if you don’t have time, use store-bought almond or hemp milk (homemade nut milk recipes, see recipe below)

· 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup

· 4 tablespoons chia seeds

· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a large jar, combine all of the ingredients and shake well. Pour the mixture into 3 small bowls or glasses and refrigerate until it thickens into a pudding-like consistency, about 30 minutes. This is a delicious treat and keeps for up to a week covered in the fridge.

Almond milk (serves 1)

– ½ c raw almonds

– 1 tablespoon honey or rice syrup

– 1 cup water

Combine almonds, honey and ½ c water in blender. Slowly add remaining water and blend until creamy. If you like a thinner milk, add 1 to 3 ounces more water.

AFTER DINNER: Calming Chamomile Tea (Serves 1)

Chamomile tea will help to calm your body and prepare you for a restful night’s sleep. Deep restful sleep during this cleanse is important because of how it will help you digest unwanted stress hormones, which can cause you to gain weight.

· 1 cup spring or filtered water

· 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers

Bring the water to a boil and pour into a teacup or mug. Add the tea bag or, if using loose flowers, use a teapot and a strainer. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes, then enjoy.
Optionally, try other herbal detox teas, such as nettle, dandelion root, or licorice root. See Dr. Chris or see Dragonfly organics, www.dragonfly-organics.com
Sourced from: Hungry For Change by: James Colquhoun and Laurentine Ten Bosch, Harper Collins 2012

Grocery List

For the detox you will need to first select which breakfast you would like…

Super Detox Green Juice

o Organic celery stalks (4-6 stalks)

o Organic cucumber (3 Small)

o Organic kale leaves (6 leaves)

o Handful of fresh parsley

o Lemon or lime (3 small)

o Organic pear or organic apple (3)

Super Simple Green Drink

o Barley grass or wheatgrass powder (3 tablespoon)

o Spirulina powder (3 teaspoon)