THE HEALTH ISSUE: DO I HAVE TO DRINK THAT?

Hey guys, how have you been? In this post we're going to be talking about what everyone's talking about.. Cleanses & detoxes. Spring is coming and its the time of year where we're all trying to slim our waists down to fit in that beautiful bathing suit we bought last season. Cleansing is a way to control what goes in your body and a way to shed some kilos and look radiant for summer.. That is, if you choose the right cleanse. Choosing the wrong cleanse might take a serious toll on your health and even on your body, making you wish you never started it. On this post, we'll help you find out what cleanses would be good for you, what types of cleanses there are and what they're for, how they help slimming down and our favorite ones.

 TYPES OF CLEANSES
Juice Cleanses- Juice cleanses are the most popular ones because, lets face it, it's the simplest method. It's really as simple as I said, you replace all meals and snacks with juices made from organic fruits and vegetable for about 3-7 days. The idea behind this cleanse is that when our bodies are freed from the burden of digesting solid food, they can more efficiently release the toxins swimming in our system.
Cleansing Diet- This one is one of the hardest cleanses but it is the one you have most control over. So basically, you eliminate all toxic foods. To start, you choose only organic and unprocessed food and then you slowly start adding foods that have natural detoxification properties - fruits and vegetables. Most of all, greens! Greens are loaded with clorophyll, antioxidants and bursting with nutrients and vitamins. The healthiest one are among kale, dandelion, arugula, mustard greens and chards. You may add lemon, garlic and beets or artichoke. No cheat days allowed.
Soups and Smoothies- People tend to say that this is the most pleasant cleanse as you're allowed to eat whole foods. The key is that you give your organism a rest from digesting solid foods. Make your soups and juices yourself with organic vegetable and fruits, the soups should all be vegetable-made with no dairy, grains or salt as it bloats you. The smoothies should be dairy free as well, so use fruits, greens, coconut and water- no milk.

THE RIGHT CLEANSE FOR YOU
Jiggly-all-over body type: Do you love frozen or boxed meals? Do you rely on packaged foods and snacks? Do you go-to canned soups and sauces when cooking? You've gained 5 or more kilos last year? Your energy levels crash in the afternoon? This is the cleanse for you.
Length: 3 days
MealsBreakfast: Liquid meal: shake
Lunch: Liquid meal: shake
Dinner: Liquid meal: shake or soup
Snacks: Green juice, 1 cup of almonds, or 1 cup of berries
Supplement
Milk Thistle: 150mg 1x a day - Standardized Silymarin Extract 30:1
Key Rules
No Solid Foods: Drink three liquid meals
Add Plant Protein to Shakes: Add at least 14 to 20 grams of plant protein to your shakes throughout the day
Include Healthy Fats: Avoid all nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, potatoes)
Green Juice: Have a green vegetable juice as a snack
Meal Plan
Day 1
Breakfast: Chocolate Coconut Ginger Shake
Lunch: Green Coco Shake
Dinner: Curried Red Lentil Bisque
Day 2
Breakfast: Green Coco Shake
Lunch: Euro Nut Shake
Dinner: Carrot Parsnip Soup

Inflamed body type: Do you eat red meat more than twice a week? Do you have strong sugar cravings? Are you constantly under stress? You often have dry, itchy skin and scalp? You have achy joints? Cancer runs in your family? This is the cleanse for you.
Basic Structure
Length: 7 days
Meals 
Breakfast: Solid meal
Lunch: Solid meal
Dinner: Solid meal
Snacks: Veggies, 1 cup of almonds or 1 cup of berries
Key Rules
No Animal Products: Avoid all meats, chicken, turkey, fish, dairy and eggs
No Gluten: Avoid wheat products or any other grains that have gluten (oats, spelt, barley, rye)
No Nightshade: Avoid all nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, potatoes)
Maximize Anti-Inflammatory Superfoods: Cook with turmeric and ginger
Eat These Foods
Whole vegetables
Greens and fresh vegetable juices
Nuts, seeds and nut butters
Quinoa and lentils
Fermented foods
Avocado and coconut
Fresh and frozen berries
Whole fruits
Small amounts of caffeine in the form of green tea
Meal Plan
Day 1
Breakfast: Chocolate Mousse
Lunch: Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Bowl
Dinner: Broccoli and "Cheddar" Soup
Day 2
Breakfast: Buckwheat Granola
Lunch: Pureed White Bean Soup
Dinner: Sesame Noodles
Day 3
Breakfast: Zucchini Muffins
Lunch: Mushroom Lasagna
Dinner: Curried Celery Root Salad

Bloated middle body type: Do you crave salty foods? Do you carry most of your weight in your middle? Do you drink a lot of alcoholic beverages? And eat fried foods? This is your cleanse. 
Basic Structure
Length: 5 days
Meals
Breakfast: Liquid meal: shake
Lunch: Solid meal
Dinner: Liquid meal: shake or soup
Snacks: Veggies, 1 cup of almonds or 1 cup of berries
Key Rules
No Grains: Avoid wheat, rice, oats, barley, quinoa and all other grains
No Processed Food: Avoid white sugar, brown sugar, Splenda®, Equal®, and agave
Avoid Alcohol: Avoid all types of alcohol
Focus on Probiotics: Take a multi-spectrum probiotic (50 billion count) once a day
Eat These Foods
Whole vegetables
Greens and fresh vegetable juices
Sweet potatoes and yams
Wild fish, grass-fed meats and eggs
Fermented foods
Nuts, seeds and nut butters
Avocado and coconut
Fresh and frozen berries
Whole fruits
Small amounts of caffeine in the form of green tea
Meal Plan
Day 1
Breakfast: Grasshopper Shake
Lunch: Lamb Tacos
Dinner: Cucumber Dill Bisque with Hard Boiled Eggs
Day 3
Breakfast: Vanilla Almond Shake
Lunch: Thai Chicken Salad
Dinner: Carrot Parsnip Soup
Day 5
Breakfast: Purple Shake
Lunch: Local Vegetable Frittata
Dinner: Euro Nut Shake

OUR FAVORITE CLEANSES
Me & C are seriously considering going on a cleanse to replenish energy and slim down. We've read a lot about many different cleanses and here are our preferred ones. When we finish ours, we'll write a review on it. 

195$ for three days. 

THE OMG CLEANSE 
Launched in 2013, OMG Blends is an alternative cleanse that uses smoothies instead of cold pressed juice. It is 100% organic. There are four cleanses to choose from, lasting from three days to twenty-one days. The juices are made in a blender instead of cold pressed because OMG claims their balance of fiber, protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats allows your body to function better than drinking only cold pressed juice. While some people feel less energized on cold pressed juice cleanses, the OMG smoothies are designed to be energizing, so cleansing won’t disrupt regular life activities. At $215 per week, it’s not cheap, but certainly one of the more affordable cleansing options. Plus, you’ll still have enough energy to go to work to pay for it.

THE COOLER CLEANSE
The Cooler Cleanse is the cleanse all the cool kids are trying. This cleanse has approximately 1200 calories per day with six numbered juice bottles, which are supposed to be consumed in a specific order every two hours. Some of the juices available are Sweet Greens, Essential Green, Essential Red, Almond Nut Milk, Young Coconut Water, Watermelon Lime, Pineapple Ginger and Spicy Lemonade. All juices are gluten free and organic. The Cooler Cleanse was co-created by actress Salma Hayek, who is also known for her makeup and skincare line, called Nuance. There are three, five and one day cleansing programs, all of which can be shipped via Fedex.
PRESSED
According to Oprah, her Pressed juice cleanse made her “feel really good and energized.” Michelle Williams, Emma Roberts and Jessica Alba, all of whom have been spotted with bottles of Pressed juice would probably agree. Pressed Juice is the “Choose Your Own Adventure” of juice cleanses. There are three different cleanses to choose from, as well as the option to build your own cleanse. Pressed offers three different subscription services for those who are serious about cleansing monthly, the most expensive costing $780 for sixty juices per month.  Pressed Juicery has several locations throughout Southern and Northern California, but will ship nationwide.

ORGANIC AVENUE
Organic Avenue is the hotspot where A-listers like Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katie Holmes, Jessica Chastain and Owen Wilson travel to get their cleanse on! There are four cleanses to choose from as well as a custom cleanse option. Organic Avenue also offers two cleanse concierges available by appointment only, at their many retail locations in New York City. They also deliver throughout Manhattan and ship anywhere. Part of the cleanse is a daily chlorophyll shot, which reportedly decreases inflammation, increases circulation and oxygenates the body. Organic Avenue also offers additional booster shots including aloe, turmeric and wheatgrass.

Let us know if you've tried any of these and which ones you liked the most.
Xo. M. 





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