May 11, 2022
Grace's Goodness welcomes a preparation for the summertime with cleaning and cleansing. Doing cleanses of all kinds support healthy detoxification, a cleaning and “re-setting and lightening” of the body and mind, as well as clarity and focus for the coming warmer months ahead. Stay well by drinking nourishing broths, juices, organic vegetables and fruits, fermented foods, and feel the optimal benefits of a late Spring Cleaning!
Our offering…The Grace's Goodness Basic Cleanse! Grace Ventura, our Founder of Grace's Goodness, is a Certified Health Coach for many years guiding her clients through this simple, gentle and effective 21 day cleanse.
Before going into the cleanse, I want to acknowledge I appreciate everyone is at a different place in their health, diet, age and environment. Therefore, I am presenting a basic cleanse that is adaptable depending on your needs.
Your local spring climate may, at first, fluctuate between wintery weather and warmer, wetter conditions. With warmer weather, there is also a decline in both our appetite and our need for heavier starchy foods which are more essential during the winter months. With warmer temps, we also welcome the growing season in temperate climates, more fresh and local foods become available, plus adding raw foods are easier on our digestive system and help facilitate cleansing. Raw veggies are highly alkalizing and high in fiber, which helps cleanse the colon. Juices, smoothies, teas and broth all are great cleansers. Bitter and astringent tastes are more prominent during these seasons. Think asparagus, spinach, radishes, dandelion greens, nettles, green peas, grapefruit, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.
For Summer Cleanses
With the increased heat, staying cool, relaxation, eating lighter foods and grounding your energy are most important. Being fully present with your meals while savoring the flavor and texture of your food will help minimize the risk of overeating. Summer is a time to enjoy the sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes and to relish in cool, liquid, even slightly oily foods. This is the best time of year to enjoy fresh fruits and salads. Enjoy cool or room temperature water infused with mint or lime.
Pampering Yourself
Warm baths with oils, moisturizing skin from head to toe, engaging in calming meditation while gazing at the warm light of a candle, and a gentle yoga routine, all soothe the mind and body. Draw on the love of Kapha with all things moist, and the fire of Pitta with all things hot and spicy, and the Vata in all of us will feel balanced and supported.
Saunas or Steam
Sweating is a great way to purify and release toxins. 20 minutes several times/week is recommended.
Catch the Sun’s Rays
Get sun 20 minutes/day if possible.
Sleep
Get plenty of rest. Ideally 8 hours. Go to bed by 10PM and rise at 6AM or close to that. The body releases certain healing hormones between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Being in a deep sleep during this time promotes healing in the body, longevity, youthful appearance, eliminating depression, and helps the hypothalamus to stay in a state of operating normalcy.
Light Exercise
Go for a walk, do Yoga, stretch. Light weights are okay. This isn’t a time for heavy workouts, however it is important to move.
Optional Colonics:
I recommend 1-2 during the cleanse. You can do enemas instead. Colonics are similar to a high enema. They gently flush the colon with water eliminating impacted fecal matter and toxins. A clean colon dramatically reduces food cravings, gas, bloating, and constipation. A clean colon means improved digestion, better absorption of nutrients, increased energy and mental clarity, and a general overall improvement
It is important in the “reboot” of your system that you realign with natural cycles of sleep, eating, high energy and quiet times, etc.
When does your body want to do these things? Tune in and listen rather than imposing your will on yourself.
Try to maintain approximately 1200 calories/day
Including 8 oz of protein for lunch and dinner with the rest of the meal, veggies & fruit and lots of water, broths, cranberry water and tea throughout the day.
On the final week you can go as low as 1000 cal/day.
Lunch
Lunch is preferably the main meal of the day if possible.
Avoid Heavy Late Meals
Since the body is winding down in the evening, the digestive juices and metabolism don’t work as hard. Therefore the body tends to have weight gain and digestive issues when you eat a heavy late night meal.
Organic Foods
Do your best to only have organic, fresh foods and grass-fed, chemical-free chicken & wild-caught fish.
Avoid high sodium, sugar (including ALL sweeteners other than stevia) and spicy hot foods
Small amounts of cayenne is fine.
Here is a Synopsis of the 21 days:
During the first week: We are preparing for the 14 days of Cleansing by simplifying from the carbs, sugars, meats & fats. This is a gradual process. As you can see on the Food List, some carbs and starchy veggies are acceptable. However, No SUGARS or alcohol. Only Stevia is acceptable. Green tea but No coffee.
If you want to eat meat, add small amounts of organic chicken, turkey and wild white fish (not farmed) or seafood like crab, shrimp, lobster. Lunch is preferably the main meal of the day if possible.
Since the body is winding down in the evening, the digestive juices and metabolism don’t work as hard. Therefore the body tends to have weight gain and digestive issues when you eat a heavy late night meal.
During Week 2: You will eliminate ALL starches, fats. We will introduce fresh juice for concentrated nutrition. If you don’t have a juicer, perhaps you can borrow one or there is a fresh juice shop nearby. The other option is a strong blender and a fine strainer. GG Broths are great as well as they are simple, vegan broths.
During Week 3: You will begin the week having fresh juices for 1-3 days...your choice. We will gradually add whole foods back in continuing with broths and adding cooked veggies and some fruits on day 2-4, depending on how long you juiced. On day 5 & 6, smoothies, salad, cooked veggies.
Tips to get the most out of the cleanse:
Recommendations of what to put in your body (Use as many of these recommendations as you like)
If you are interested in one on one Coaching through the cleanse, Grace is making some time available for a limited # of clients. Please contact her directly at grace@gracesgoodness.com for details and pricing.
Happy Cleansing!
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