Simple 3 Day Detox

Just 3 days of super healthy eating can work WONDERS on your body. Basically, during a detox you cut back on food intake for a bit, eat super clean, drink a BOAT load of water and take a break from any strenuous working out or activity.

After just 3 days, I always feel WAY more energetic, healthy, my clothes fit better and my belly is flatter :) It's great for before or AFTER a vacation or if you just feel your diet hasn't been where it should be for a period of time. It's also great as a jump start before starting a new workout routine. I have lost between 4 and 7lbs with 3 Day Detoxes like this. Yes, some of it is water weight, but it just feels GREAT!

Simple 3 Day Detox

DAY 1
Daily: 100 oz of water

Breakfast: Choose ONE option (include black coffee sweetened with honey or Stevia, if you like!)
1. Protein Shake (your choice) + 1 cup almond milk blended with fruit (1 small banana or 1/2 cup berries)
2. Detox Smoothie: Combine -- 1/2 cup 2% plan Greek Yogurt, 1 tablespoon almond/peanut butter, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1 cup baby kale, 3/4 water (or more). Blend in a blender and enjoy!
3. 1 cup cooked oatmeal mixed with 1/2 cup berries + 12 unsalted raw nuts, chopped

AM Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese + 1/2 cup berries, herbal hot tea (Stevia sweetener, optional)
Lunch: Protein Shake (your choice) + 1 cup almond milk OR 
2 cups baby spinach + 1 cup chopped cucumber + 1/2 red bell pepper + 2 chopped hardboiled eggs, drizzled with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Afternoon Snack: 1 slice whole grain toast with 1/2 banana + herbal hot tea (Stevia sweetener, optional)

Dinner: Coconut Steamed Veggies
1/2 cup water
1/2 fresh broccoli or green beans, chopped
1/2 carrot, sliced
1/2 cauliflower, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1. Add water to medium skillet
2. Add veggies and cook until crisp-tender
3. Stir in coconut oil and salt; toss to coat

DAY 2
Daily: 100 oz of water

Breakfast: Choose ONE option (include black coffee sweetened with honey or Stevia, if you like!)
1. Protein Shake (your choice) + 1 cup almond milk blended with fruit (1 small banana or 1/2 cup berries)
2. Detox Smoothie: Combine -- 1/2 cup 2% plan Greek Yogurt, 1 tablespoon almond/peanut butter, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 pineapple, 1 cup baby kale, 3/4 water (or more). Blend in a blender and enjoy!
3. 1 cup cooked oatmeal mixed with 1/2 cup berries + 12 unsalted raw nuts, chopped

AM Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese + 1/2 cup berries, herbal hot tea (Stevia sweetener, optional)

Lunch: Protein Shake (your choice) + 1 cup almond milk OR
2 cups of mixed greens, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes + drizzled with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil (sprinkle on chili powder--optional)

Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple + herbal hot tea (Stevia sweetener, optional)

Dinner: Spinach Salad
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 small cucumber, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
1/2 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil

1. Combine all ingredients; toss to blend.

DAY 3
Daily: 100 oz of water

Breakfast: Choose ONE option (include black coffee sweetened with honey or Stevia, if you like!)
1. Protein Shake (your choice)+ 1 cup almond milk blended with fruit (1 small banana or 1/2 cup berries)
2. Detox Smoothie: Combine -- 1/2 cup 2% plan Greek Yogurt, 1 tablespoon almond/peanut butter, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 pineapple, 1 cup baby kale, 3/4 water (or more). Blend in a blender and enjoy!
3. 1 cup cooked oatmeal mixed with 1/2 cup berries + 12 unsalted raw nuts, chopped

AM Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese + 1/2 cup berries, herbal hot tea (Stevia sweetener, optional)

Lunch: Choose one lunch from the previous 2 days to cut down on waste!

Afternoon Snack: Banana with 1 teaspoon peanut or almond butter + herbal hot tea (Stevia sweetener, optional)

Dinner: Veggie Stir Fry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh green beans
1/2 fresh carrot, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-4 tablespoon veggie broth

1. Heat oil in medium skillet; add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Cook 5-7 minutes until veggies and crisp tender.