Each day, I will drink three shakes and have two light meals. The shakes contain fiber from fruits, vegetables, roots and seeds, which helps to bind toxins and prevent their absorption, herbs to fuel detoxification pathways in the liver, probiotics and prebiotic for gastrointestinal health, nutrients to energize and mobilize the detox organs, vitamins, minerals and antioxidents for full nutritional support. They are actually quite tasty–kind of fruit and nutty. They are also very filling, I have had two so far today with no hunger.
The diet is quite restrictive: no corn/nightshade vegetables, eggs, dairy, gluten, refined sugars, all processed foods in general, alcohol and caffeine. Only organic meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, but not all, there is a restricted list. The supplement package contains glutamine capules to help manage sugar cravings. I have not been able to give up coffee, but have cut way way back, and flavor it with unsweetened almond milk.
Tonight I plan to make the following recipe, courtesy of Stefanie Sacks, M.S., CNS
Stefanie Sacks M.S., CNS is a
Culinary Nutritionist practicing throughout the
Hamptons,
New York City & vicinity.
www.stepfaniesacks.com
Curried Lentils and Caramelized Onions, serves 6
from Stefanie Bryn Sacks, M.S.
1 cup French lentils (black lentils)
3 cups water
2 medium sweet yellow onions (Vidalia) , thinly sliced, about 3 cups
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, loosely packed, rough chop
salt to taste
Place lentils and water in a small pot. Cover and bring to a boil on medium heat. Reduce to simmer and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes.
In a large pan, heat oil on medium add curry, red pepper flakes, onions and sauté onions until golden brown, (about 15 minutes). Add water and cook down for another 10 minutes.
When lentils are done (they should be a bit tough), combine with onions in pan and mix well. Toss in cilantro and salt to taste.
BeWell Cleanse comes from Frank Lipman, MD. A pioneer and internationally recognized expert in the fields of Integrative and Functional Medicine, Dr Frank Lipman is the founder and director of Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, where his personal brand of healing has helped thousands of people reclaim their vitality and recover their zest for life.
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Good luck with the cleanse, Megan!
For what it’s worth, since I have consistently been the WeDharma voice for the nutritional viewpoints of the Weston A. Price Foundation, I wanted to offer a link here: http://www.westonaprice.org/thumbs-down-reviews/spent. Although the WAPF did give Dr. Lipman’s book a “thumbs down” review, it was a very reluctant thumbs down. The review posted at this link specifiically says that Dr. Lipman is very much on the right track–and I have no doubt that following his protocols would be extremely useful–but the review also points out that there are a few rather important things which he neglects. I don’t want to be a wet blanket with this post…but I do wish to uphold those important nutritional principles which seem to be absent from Dr. Lipman’s protocols.
Again, sincere good wishes to you on your 14 day program, Megan!
Sat Nam,
Jim Earles