Detox Guidelines

Congrats on making it through the high protein diet! I didn't find I was at all hungry, but I was definately snappy! Now it's time to detox. I always find the detox section the most challenging, probably due to the lack of coffee permitted and the headaches that result. It is an important step though, as we haven't been exactly kind to our bodies for the last two weeks, and who knows what other toxins have accumulated over the past months or years - particularly if you don't consume enough water.

So here are the guidelines...

No red meat, fish is fine (eat it everyday if you want, make sure it's fresh and not canned or crumbed) and a little chicken (say twice a week).

No Dairy, yoghurt is fine (make sure it's free from any additives labelled between 200-220), as is dairy substitutes such as rice, oat or soy milk.

No Tea or Coffee, while the caffeine is of some concern, it's actually the phytates that we are trying to eliminate, which interfere with nutrient absorption.

Limit Potato intake, the good news is you can have some root vegetables, but don't over indulge, try not to exceed 1-2 potatoes per day (even if they are in a soup).

No bread or flour based foods - we want whole foods that are a challenge for the body the breakdown and are loaded with nutrients (no empty calories).

No refined cereals - stick to the whole grains, like oats or muesli.

No pasta or white rice - some brown or wild rice is ok. You might like to try some grains like quinoa or couscous.

Limit egg intake - no more than 1 per day.

Do utilise nuts, particularly natural ones (not roasted) and buy sulphite free. Remember nuts are very energy dense so only 1-2 handfuls per day.

Do eat lots of fruit and vegetables of a wide variety - try to buy non-artificially ripened, pesticide free produce.

Eat legumes and pulses, they contain the amino acid methionine which very good for digestion.

Drink lots of water, aim for 2 Litres per day - small frequent sips is far kinder to the kidneys than guzzling half a litre at a time.

Breakfast suggestions

I'm probably going to make a berry smoothie (1 cup of frozen berries and half a glass of apple juice).

Porridge made with a dairy alternative is a great start to the day. Or a muesli.

If you're going the smoothie option, be creative, there are lots of possibilities.

Morning Tea suggestions

1 cup of yoghurt.

Fruit or cut up veggies

Handful of nuts.

Lunch suggestions

I will be making a pot of soup and eating that or making a big salad with a light vinegarette.

You could have fish/chicken and steamed veggies or salad.

If your forced to buy takeaway as I am when I have to go to the city Nando's chicken salad is a good option, or a subway salad bowl.

Afternoon Tea

Same as morning tea

Dinner

Fish/chicken and veggies/salad (you can have fish every night if you want, but limit chicken to twice a week)

Veggie and lentil patties are always a hit in my house, just roll them in quinoa or couscous instead of breadcrumbs.

Chicken and veggie  stir fry with some rice, quinoa or couscous.

Theres always soup....

Sweets

Fruit - try something decadent like a mango, strawberries, pineapple or dragonfruit.

Dried fruit - I love those pawpaw spears. Remember dried fruit is very energy dense so just a small handful.

Remember not to eat 2 hours before your bedtime!

Have a glass of water first thing in the morning.

Good Luck. Feel free to email me is you have any questions.

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Have a great week

Kylie xx