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Here's your daily detox plan for success!
7 -8 am Fat Blocking Tea
Newport Skinny Tea or other tea
1 cup coffee 30 minutes later (optional)
8-9 am Morning Exercise Ritual
10-30 minute walk outdoors or yoga
Drink 1 cup water or detox broth
10 am Fat Blocking Tea
Corona del Mar or other tea
12 pm 8 ounce Detox Green Smoothie recipes below
Plus 1 cup water or detox broth
3-4 pm Metabolism-Boosting Tea
Venice Beach Fitness Tea or other tea
6 pm Fat Blocking Tea
Newport Skinny Tea day or other t
7 pm Cleanse Dinner-Choose 1 item from choices below
8pm Fat Blocking Tea
Newport Skinny Tea evening or other tea
830 pm Detox Bath
Dead Sea Salt, Pink Salt or Other bath salt
Smoothie Recipes- for all smoothies, blend all ingredients together with ice if desired, use sugar alternative to sweetenGreen Bananas
1 green banana
½ cup cooled green tea
½ cup coconut milk
1 Tbsp peanut or almond butter
1 cup ice
Sweetener of choice (Stevia, Swerve, Etc.)Purple Goddess
1 cup frozen blueberries
½ cup frozen strawberries
½ cup greek or coconut yogurt
1 Tbsp flaxseed
Handful kale leaveswater and ice as needed
Pineapple Colada
1 cup frozen pineapple
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup cooled green or other tea
½ cup coconut or Greek yogurt
Flaked coconut to tasteGreen Monster
¼ of an avocado
1 green banana
½ cup cooled green tea
1 scoop protein powder or collagen
Grated or dried ginger (optional)
Water as neededAdd pure green juice or green juice power to water if needed to curb hunger and cravings
Dinner Choices-Choose 1 protein, 1 vegetable and 1 starchProteins:Wild Caught Fish- Wild Halibut, Salmon or Cod
Drizzle with soy sauce and olive oil, ginger, garlic, green onion and pineapple
Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes or until doneChicken
Cover in favorite salsa or marinate in vinegrette and herbs
Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or cook in crockpotEggs
Dinner frittata – cook 2 eggs with 2 Tbsp milk and favorite herbs, you can add veggies choices to omelet, cook in 2 tsp butter over low to medium heat for 8-10 minutes until doneVegetarian/Vegan: use substitutes
Veggies, One-Two cups
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Lettuces, Spinach, Endive, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Celery, Radishes, Cucumber or Zucchini (best if peeled and deseeded), carrotsStarch, One cup cooked
Quinoa, Brown Rice, Sweet Potato, Garbanzo Beans -
After a hard or a busy day, fatigue will wear you down, and you need to rest. Fatigue is a sign that your body is exhausted and if you don’t sleep, you will have a problem with catching up with your daily life. At times, you need more than the rest because it may be difficult even to sleep; hence you should get a good body cleanse to do away with any toxins affecting body function. Most people will take coffee to fight fatigue, but this temporarily takes away the feeling of tiredness but ultimately drains your adrenal glands. Teas are restorative long-term while providing short-term energy, which is why herbal teas are highly recommended as the best in fighting fatigue.
Herbal teas are an infusion of dried parts of a plant either from the roots, leaves, bark, seed or leaves. Studies have shown that they are effective for reducing stress and aiding sleep and fight off fatigue much better than coffee or regular tea. They contain a hydrating element which counters fatigue and concentration which is caused by dehydration, and they increase your energy levels naturally.
Ginkgo Biloba is an old surviving tree species that is well known to reduce fatigue, enhance oxygen utilization and increase blood flow to the brain hence improving memory retention and concentration. When you are fatigued, you have high amounts of oxidative stress, so when you take Ginkgo biloba, it protects the adrenal glands, liver from the damaging free radicals. Your energy levels are heightened, and it stimulates the circulatory system.
Licorice is another herb for restoration and is a well known herb that helps rebuild the damaged adrenal glands. It contains glycyrrhizin which enhances body cortisol activity, hence increasing energy and reducing fatigue. It is also an anti-stress mood booster and stabilizes your blood sugar levels, hence reduce craving for sweet and caffeine, which can cause an “energy crash” when you take them.
Ginseng is known for resilience and enhancing energy when you have stress related fatigue it increases the body’s ability to handle stress, supports a healthy adrenal function and reduces fatigue. If you are stressed then taking ginseng tea will help combat depression and reduce fatigue by increasing vitality and improving circulation.
Green tea is commonly taken for various reasons, but it has benefits in fighting stress-related fatigue, boosting your energy and improving mental focus. It contains antioxidants called polyphenols that reduce the stress hormone and protects the body against any illness related to fatigue. It is a healthy alternative to coffee as it contains much less caffeine.
You can get these teas in most local supermarkets or even order them online. Make sure that you get brands that contain the above herbs so as to get maximum benefits. Eliminate caffeine when fatigued as it will put you in a roller-coaster and embrace herbal teas to keep you refreshed and energized naturally.
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Do you love soda and a day can’t pass without you drinking it? Many of us are addicted to the irresistible sweetness, fizz and energizing feeling that comes when you take a sip, and you can’t stop having more and more. It is time you stopped this unhealthy habit and chose a much nutritious drink to benefit your body weight and health.
Soda is known to have a high-calorie content, which is in the form of sugar, and this leads to high blood sugar content. The sugar is converted to fat in the body because it directly stimulates insulin, and this leads to obesity and with time you get other health problems such as type 2 diabetes, damaged blood vessels, heart diseases. Above all, soda is junk, and you know that to stay healthy you need to stay away from junk
It is hard to stop at first because you will be going against habit and you will always have that craving for soda. Switching to diet soda is not an option because although it is sugar-free, it will not contribute to cutting down fat and it also has the same health effects like soda. Some studies show diet soda actually increases fat storage and cravings even beyond sugared soda.
First, you need to identify why you need to stop drinking soda. You need a strong reason why you are doing away with soda from your diet and what you want to achieve at the end. Determination and commitment are necessary for this journey and always remember why you want to stop every time you get a craving for soda.
If you used to have more than one soda in a day, wean yourself off slowly by taking one soda a day then reduce the amount per week with sometimes not taking any in a day. You may switch to diet soda but fewer quantities in a day. Weaning yourself off will help in having a sustainable change because your taste buds will adjust to less and less sugar with time. You may keep track of how much soda you are drinking, and this will help you plan on how to cut back.
Next is to do away with any soda in your home and replace them with healthier options. Stock up with soda alternatives such as green or black tea, or water. These are much healthier options which will help hydrate your body without adding calories in your body, and they are not harmful.Always carry a water bottle with you to avoid the temptation of buying soda when you feel thirsty. For some, it will be difficult to take the water because it has no taste, but you may sweeten it with a lemon or an orange and a couple drops of stevia if you miss the sweetness of soda. Water is a healthy option that has no calories, and if you continue taking more water, you will develop a water drinking habit.It is possible that you may experience withdrawal symptoms when you reduce or stop taking soda, but you will have to persevere. Remember your goal, and with time, these symptoms will go away. Adding Pink Himalayan Salt to your diet can start to replace minerals that soda was leaching from your body and replenish your adrenal glands.Vegetable and Bone Broths are restorative and can be drank when the need for soda is strong. Detoxing can also help get any chemicals out of your body and help stop cravings. -
Your body does have toxins of which some are eliminated naturally by the body, but there are times some aren’t eliminated. The liver, which is responsible for the elimination process, has become overloaded and overworked due to many factors such as stress, processed foods, and other chemicals, hence making it impossible to eliminate toxins and fat in an efficient way. The Liver is the organ most responsible for helping your body burn fat for energy, when it is clogged with toxins, your metabolism suffers.
You don’t have to struggle to eat to benefit your liver, just add certain foods to your meals that will naturally cleanse the liver and eliminate any toxins from the body.
Some of these foods include:
1. Green leafy vegetables.
Vegetables are essential in our meals, especially green leafy vegetables like lettuces, spinach and kale. Also beneficial is eating cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Whether eaten raw or cooked, the chlorophyll in them soaks up the toxins in the blood stream and also neutralizes any chemicals and heavy metals. They also have a compound that reduces inflammation and reduces the risk of getting diseases by offering the liver a protective mechanism.
2. Beetroot
It contains inorganic nitrate, which is good for liver cleansing as it converts to nitric oxide, which is also good for lowering the blood pressure and the functioning of the blood vessel lining. The red color in beetroots is caused by a chemical called betalains which promote cells structure, repair, and regeneration of the liver and supports detoxification.
3. Turmeric
This old spice is loaded with curcumin compound which helps in doing away with the iron overload which is toxic to the liver and spleen. It also reduces bile duct blockage and curbs fibrosis by interfering with the chemical structure involved in the inflammatory process.
4. Avocados
They do contain glutathione, and healthy monosaturated fatty acids that will block the absorption of certain fats that cause oxidative damage to the intestines. Avocados help in the cleansing of the liver pathway and cleansing it of harmful toxins.
5. Garlic
A small amount of garlic in your food has beneficial benefits to the body and the liver. It contains flavonoids that help the body to produce glutathione, which is one of the liver antioxidants and helps the body flush out toxins.
6. Lemons and limeThey contain an antioxidant called de-limonene and high amounts of vitamin C which help the body transfer toxic material to be absorbed by water. Taking lemon water first thing after you wake up stimulates the liver enzymes to eliminate toxins from the body and fasten sluggish bowel.
7. Water
The recommended intake of water is 8 glasses per day so as that the body is hydrated and flushes away any toxins. Water helps in filtering any waste products in the body through the kidneys, and this makes the liver concentrate on its function.
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Did you know that some of the spices you use at home are very effective in doing away with belly fat and help you get into shape? Belly fat is the most stubborn fat to do away with, even if you are eating well and exercising regularly. I have always added a variety of spices to my meals and drinks so as to increase the flavor and also help burn the stubborn fat.Particular spices are meant to quicken your metabolism, have a fat burning capacity and curb your appetite hence help you in your pursuit of losing weight.
Ginger is one of the common spices that we use in our homes, and it is loaded with potent antioxidants, which help in relieving stomach upsets and also burning fat by speeding up the metabolism. Ginger can be added to soup, salad dressings and in tea for soothing digestion.
Another good spice is cinnamon which I use on almost everything. Cinnamon contains antioxidants called polyphenols which improve insulin sensitivity, stabilizes glucose levels in the body and alter body composition. It also has an excellent source of calcium and fiber, which are good for fastening your metabolism and building muscles. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to your smoothie to suppress hunger and stabilize blood sugars, and this will lead to a smaller waist.
Adding a little hotness to your meals by use of cayenne pepper will also help in burning belly fat. Cayenne has a chemical called capsaicin, which boosts metabolism to burn abdominal fat and reduces your appetite. The recommended amount each day for maximum benefits is taking about 20-30 grams of which you can sprinkle on meat, fish, eggs, salsa or deserts.
Turmeric is also another great spice that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in the body. Curcumin which is a phytochemical in turmeric, curbs inflammation in the body and this gives the body's receptiveness to leptin which fastens metabolism. It also helps reduce fat in the liver by assisting the liver to metabolize other fats that have been stored from excess refined carbs and sugar.
Black pepper is known to aid in digestion, treat multiple stomach problems, increase metabolism and raise body temperature. It contains a chemical compound known as piperine which prevents the formation of new fat cells i.e. adipogenesis, and it signals the body to produce hydrochloric acid which aids in the digestion of proteins and other foods. This result to decrease in body fat, waist size, and cholesterol levels.
Finally, the mustard seed is another great spice that increases your metabolic rate by about 25% with its effects lasting to about 3 hours in the body. Mustard has a high fiber content which helps in digestion and makes one feel full for a longer period and has low amounts of calories in them. It has a plant compound called homo brassinolide which stimulates the muscle cells to increase muscle mass and lead body and also has melatonin, which stimulates the “beige fat” which burns fat and helps regulate body weight.
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