Fall Cleanse Starting Now!

September 18th, 2012

Hi Everyone,

Last week a friend of mine asked me to pass along the Liver Cleanse protocol I follow a couple of times a year.  While we ran together a couple of days later, she shared that she was in the process of 

doing the cleanse.  This inspired me to partake in my own cleanse.  Yesterday, I started following  the Liver Cleanse protocol. For those of you who haven't tried it before, it is a very gentle cleanse.  I will post the protocol at the end of this entry.  In addition to doing the regular protocol which is geared toward spring, I thought it would be fun to add a fall quality to it.  Here is what I am going to try.

• Adding more autumn harvest vegetables such as winter squash, brussels sprouts, onions, sweet potatoes.  Of course I will be having lots of dark leafy greens as well.
• Making baked apples a treat
• Adding more soups like butternut squash to my week

In addition to the food part of the cleanse, I am in the process of "cleansing my house" also called decluttering.  It is amazing how much stuff accumulates and how good it feels to clear it.

Here is the Liver Protocol as promised:
In the morning, rise and drink a shot of 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (organic is best), pinch of cayenne.  If the amounts are too much for you, try the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tsp of olive oil with the pinch of cayenne.  Let this sit in your stomach before having anything else.

Drink 1-2 glasses of water.
During this cleanse time ( the duration is up to, one week -10 days is great), avoid coffee, sugar, alcohol and white flour.  Consume lots of veggies and veggie soups.  Do your best to avoid processed foods.

Remember what a gift this is to your body!
If you would like to join me in this, please do!  If you write in, I will give you support through your process.

Enjoy the quietness of this much needed rainy day!
Lysa

Tip of the week: Cleaning non organic fruits and vegetables

Hi Everyone,

Over a month ago, a friend emailed me and asked the best way to clean non- organic fruits and veggies.
In the past, I have always used diluted hydrogen peroxide.  Before I emailed her back, I decided to do a little research on the topic and share my findings with you all.

Here is the scoop. Firstly, before we get into a cleaning solution, it's important to know the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15.

Here is a list of fruits and veggies that are on the EWG( Environmental Working Group)
Dirty Dozen list (these are to avoid because of their high pesticide content):

1. apples
2. celery
3. sweet bell peppers
4. peaches
5. strawberries
6. nectarines
7. grapes
8. spinach
9. lettuce
10. cucumbers
11. blueberries
12. potatoes
*green beans
*kale (also recommended to avoid)

Here are the clean 15 (okay to eat non-organic)
1. onions
2. sweet corn
3. pineapples
4. avocado
5. cabbage
6. sweet peas
7. asparagus
8. mangoes
9. eggplant
10. kiwi
11. cantaloupe
12. sweet potato
13. grapefruit
14. watermelon
15. mushroom

Here is what I have come up with fruit and veggie cleaners:

1. A combination of white or cider vinegar with 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed in a spray bottle ( the site didn't say how much of each so I would do half and half).  Use a dark spray bottle (can try using the bottle the hydrogen peroxide is in and just add a sprayer).  Keep by sink and spray veggies with it and then wipe off with clean, wet sponge and then rinse with water.

2. Mix 1 tbsp of lemon and 2 tbsp of baking soda in spray bottle with one cup of water.  Follow the above procedure.

3. 1 tbsp lemon juice & 2 tbsp white vinegar (distilled) & 1 cup water in spray bottle.  Follow the above procedure for cleaning.

4. 4 tbsp salt & juice of 1/2 lemon. Fill a large bowl with water and add the salt and lemon juice.  Let fruit and veggies soak for about 5-10 minutes and then rinse off.

Happy fruit and veggie washing to you!
Lysa