Pre Cleanse Diet

Before you begin a diet, detox or cleanse, it's best for you to have your body ready for it. 

 

By that, I mean that if you are accustomed to eating junk food, cakes, pastries and lots of soda pop, you will likely experience severe discomfort when you change the foods you eat to comply with a diet, detox or cleanse.

The better shape you're in, the less discomfort you will feel. 

If you are not in good shape, you may experience headaches, nausea and an inability to think clearly as soon as you start a diet or cleanse.  

To avoid or minimize detoxing too quickly, try a 'pre-cleanse' diet. 

Here is a plan you could use for 3 days to 2 weeks before you start a diet, cleanse or detox program.

If I haven't had a cleanse for more than 6 months, especially if we're coming out of winter when the foods are heavier, I always do this cleanse for 2 weeks. 

I seldom experience any bodily change now when I start a new eating program.


PRE-CLEANSE DIET

General Tips –

 

Avoid simple sugars. 

Include plenty of garlic, lots of fruits and vegetables (blueberries or blackberries). 

Substitute green tea for coffee.

 

Breakfast –

 

8 oz filtered water with freshly squeezed lemon juice. 

 

1 piece of fresh fruit, such as pineapple, pear, papaya or apple. 

 

Protein shake – mix in blender protein powder, water, ¼ cup organic berries and 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil.

Lunch –

 

Green leafy salad with oil & vinegar dressing. 

1-2 medium bowls of steamed vegetables – squash, kale, collard greens, beets, broccoli, carrots. 

 

Dinner –

 

Hearty vegetable soups or legume salads.