Deliciously Organised - Health

I was googling Coconut Scrub today and came across the amazing Deliciously Organised website. I am sharing her overview of Health Cleanse and Shopping list with you, dear reader because it is an amazing resource. Her website is where I want An Instant On The Lips to be someday.

I am happy to say that I have the majority of items on her shopping list and my health cleanse is coming along nicely. I find the site easy to navigate and I am loving the amazing content found within. Kudos!

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Welcome to the Health Page!  By clicking on the above photograph you will be taken to all health related posts on this site.  This page is dedicated to the cleanse I like to do a few times a year.  It's mainly a resource for the people that would like to join along; recipe suggestions, resources, etc.  More answers to health related questions (pertaining to this site) can be found here. 

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What does the cleanse consist of?

no gluten, no sugar, no animal products, no caffeine & no alcohol 

Shopping List:

Here is a start! Everyone has different tastes, but I seem to stick to several of the items listed below on my shopping trips. These items I've collected over time because it is expensive to run out and buy all the items at once. People who are new to cleanses may want to go easy and only incorporate a few new things, others may want to go all out and try things like Superfoods, etc. I personally don't use soy products, but you could add them to your list too. Lastly, best to eat raw {live enzymes}/whole grain foods when doing a cleanse...but there are several canned/pasta/treats on this list too if you're not ready to do a full on cleanse. 

Produce: 

Organic Avocados { at least 4, you'll be using these to fill you up}

Organic Tomatoes {heirloom, baby, etc.}

Organic Cucumbers

Organic Greens: Romaine Lettuce, Chard, Kale, Spinach, etc. 

Organic Yams

Organic Mango Organic Lemons

Organic Limes

Organic Beets

Organic Carrots

Organic Ginger

Organic Broccoli

Organic Apples

Organic Celery

Organic Red Onion

Organic Endive

Organic Onions

Organic Herbs: Basil, Parsley, Mint

Organic Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Bananas...etc.  

Dips/Dressings:

Amy's Salsa 

Hummus

Guacamole 

Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar  

Soups:

Amy's {vegan & gluten free always}

Miso Soup {will warm you up}

Recipes will follow for some soups 

Beverages:

Kombucha {great substitute for liquor if you need a drink!}

Pau d'Arco Tea 

Spring Water flavored with lemon, mint or cucumber

Any herbal teas

Grains/Legumes/Nuts/Baking: 

Raw Almonds {or any other nuts}

Organic Brown Rice

Organic Quinoa

Brown Rice Pasta 

Black Beans

Pinto Beans

Garbanzo Beans

Steel Cut Oats

Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour

Xanthan Gum  

Oils:

Coconut Oil

Olive Oil

Sesame Oil 

Sugar substitute:

Agave Nectar

Superfoods/Supplements/Vitamins/Salts:

Maca Powder {add to smoothies}

Royal Jelly {add to smoothies}

Salad Booster Vegan Cheesy

Pink Himalayan Salt 

Non Dairy:

Organic Rice Milk

Treats:

Coconut Bliss Ice cream

Raw Cacao Nibs

Raw Chocolate Truffles 

Raw Chocolate {this brand is a good friends company & is delicious!}

Rice Chips

Rice Cakes

Babycakes has great sugar free/vegan/gluten free recipes

Almond Butter 

Skin:

Bronners (all natural soap- lavender is my favorite)

Coconut Oil 

Sesame Oil

Dry Brush

Lavender Scrub

Sweet Orange Scrub

 

Recipes: 

For all recipes below, click on the title of the recipe to be taken to the actual recipe: 

Juice/Smoothies:

green juice 

green smoothie 

spring smoothie  

rainbow juice 

Lunch/Dinner:

stuffed endive leaves with mango salsa

gluten free pasta salad with grilled veggies 

organic quinoa salad with grilled veggies 

organic vegan broccoli soup 

steamed cauliflower with tahini sauce  

Snacks:

garlicky kale chips 

Dessert:

bananas foster 

Example of a Day {all recipes above}:

Morning:

Start morning off with warm water and lemon

Make a glass of green juice

Organic Quinoa with a touch of organic berries {add agave syrup for flavor if needed} 

Mid Morning Snack:

Rice cake with raw almond butter 

Lunch:

Green Smoothie or

Romaine lettuce, avocado, black beans, red onion, lime and salsa 

Dinner:

Organic Vegan Soup with a side of endive leaves stuffed with mango salsa 

Dessert:

If craving something...a small square of raw chocolate, a raw truffle or perhaps bananas foster

Resources:

Books:

Crazy Sexy Diet

Quantum Wellness Cleanse

 You are What You Eat {LOVE this book}

Skinny Bitch {need help with the vegan portion of a cleanse? read this book} 

Websites:

Crazy Sexy Life David Wolfe

Daniel Vitalis  

Other:

Health Journal: A journal just to write about what you eat, how you feel, and anything else you want to add 

Goals: What do you want to achieve by doing a cleanse?  

Rewards: Some people {ahem} need a little incentive to get going. Maybe a pair of shoes you've had your eye on, or perhaps a non-material item like a day of relaxing. 

*Before you do any cleanse, please read this disclaimer: Please consult your physician before starting a cleanse, especially if you're going to incorporate new vitamins or herbs into your diet. I know a handful of people who've become extremely sick from cleanses due to the toxins being released from their body. I can't be held responsible, I'm not a physician or nutritionist...but would love for you to join if you feel comfortable.