3 Easy Steps to Spring Clean Your Body

Spring is here!  It’s time to come out and play.

Spring is nature’s birthing season.  A time for creation and development. So this is a good time to take a look at your life and make a new plan.  What do you want to clear out as the past in your environment, within yourself?  What do you wish to see happen this year? 

It's a new start.

Speaking of new starts and new beginnings, this time of year reminds me of cleansing. AND a great way to supercharge the season is to detox. 

During springtime, you are filled with inspiration and have more energy to achieve your health goals. You’re more active, creative, and more apt to stick to your routines.

Once you experience a detox that incorporates whole foods and daily activities that support your body, there isn’t anything in the world that can compare to the feeling you get after a detox.  You may feel increased bouts of energy, eliminate your cravings, lose weight, reduce bloating and get rid of belly fat. Your mind is clear and focused, and even your mood can improve. You might even glow!

Here are the top 3 ways to spring clean your body:

• Eat whole, real foods:  Try a gentle, clean food-based detox.  The first step is to eliminate foods that have barcodes. This means avoid foods that come in a can or box; processed foods.  I usually remind myself of this rule when I shop.    Eliminate foods with added sugar, dairy, alcohol, caffeine, gluten, soy, and animal protein. Stick to organic fruits and veggies for your cleanse. Lots of raw vegetables, fruits, greens, grains, legumes, beans…

• Pump the green goodness:  Spring time foods consist of dandelion greens, spinach, parsley, watercress, asparagus, peas, fennel, and mustard greens.  You can also add in additional dark leafy greens such as kale, Swiss Chard, and collards.  The chlorophyll from the leaves feed the blood, and help your body achieve balance.  Therefore, ridding your body of toxins becomes easier. You feel cleaner.

• Determine the length of your detox.10 days is a perfect time period to feel and see changes in your body.  It’s just enough time to really get the full effects of a detox.  It takes time to make changes, and your body needs time to adjust to eating differently, getting rid of toxins, and establishing habits. So a cleanse less than 10 days might not give you the full effects.   If you are new to detoxing or want a power-boost to jump start healthy living, then 10 days is a good start.

Are you ready to get your detox on this spring? 

Lisa Consiglio Ryan is the founder of Whole Health Designs.  She provides detox programs for women who desire to embrace clean living.   Lisa is also developing her own line of raw juices.

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