Detox: Day One!!
There have been lots of great questions coming my way regarding the Spring
Detox so here are the answers to a few of the most common queries…
Q: Can I drink tea on
this cleanse?
A: You can substitute one cup of black
tea instead of the daily cup of coffee. Feel free to enjoy unlimited amounts of
green and herbal tea while detoxing.
Q: What protein powders are
detox-friendly?
A: Dairy is off limits during the detox
so all whey-based protein should be eliminated. Stick to vegan protein powders
that are only sweetened with stevia. Vega is 100% detox-approved. (If you have
a different type of protein in your cupboard send me an email with the brand
and flavour & I’d be happy to research the ingredients for you…)
Q: Where can I buy green juice?
A: Greenhouse Juice Co (located at 5
Macpherson Avenue) is the official juice sponsor of the Catalyst Spring Detox
(check your detox package for a 15% off discount card). They offer 3 green
juices which are all approved for this cleanse (The Good, East of Eden and The
Giver). Greenhouse will be hosting a small sampling after tonight’s pilates
class so feel free to stop by and find your fave! You can also find green
juices at Fresh, Freshii, Rawlicious, BeNourished, The Big Carrot, etc.. Be
sure to read the ingredients list before purchasing juice to ensure that all
ingredients are allowed. (OR make
your own at home in a juicer or high speed blender - see recipe inside detox
handout)
The first few days of any detox are
always the most difficult. Fatigue, irritability and headaches are all
common, especially when eliminating addictive substances such as
caffeine and sugar. The most important thing is to stick with it. By day 3 all
of these symptoms should dissipate: cravings should be gone, energy should be
up and you should be feeling amazing. Good luck!!!
Try
this Recipe on your detox!
Vegan
Pesto
This
is an easy pesto recipe that is 100% detox-approved. Use this as a topping for
brown rice pasta, spaghetti squash, steamed veggies, eggs, etc…
Ingredients
1 cup diced zucchini
1 large handful of fresh basil
3 cloves of garlic
½ cup raw walnuts
¼ cup oil (flax or olive OR sub in
water for a lighter version…)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Sea salt (to taste)
Directions
Toss everything in to a food processor,
blend until smooth & enjoy!
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