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The Foods to Eat

(see our meal plan - click here)

do’s and don’ts of eating while on The Detox

The Detox is not a fast or liquid diet. During

all phases (except Master) of The 28-Day Detox,

you are able to eat adequate amounts of food.

While the recommended foods may be very

different from your current diet, it is exceedingly

important that you consume these foods

while cleansing for optimum results. Your body

functions at its ideal when your eating habits

are predominately made up of alkaline-forming

foods. Acid-forming foods dramatically slow

down the cleansing process and yield lessened

results. Alkaline-forming foods are recommended

because of their high enzyme and

electrolyte mineral content(s), thus making The

Detox more comfortable as your body is being

supplied with the nutrients it needs.

Transitioning from cooked foods to raw can be

a difficult adjustment, so it is important to take

small steps instead of just jumping right into it.

You may wish to start by eating more steamed

or baked vegetables. A digestive enzyme can be helpful

in assisting with the breakdown of cellulose

from raw foods while you transition your eating

habits, and raw soups are also a great way to

incorporate a delicious and easily digested

raw meal.

Eating mostly raw or unprocessed foods

increases the probability that you will receive

more of the nutrients your body needs from the

foods you are consuming as well as naturally

occuring enzymes which aid in digestion.

 

Simplify…

be Prepared:

• To save time during the week, prepare your meals

ahead of time by cutting up fruit(s) and vegetables

and soaking beans, grains or nuts, and making

sure you have all necessary ingredients on-hand.

• Most foods are available at your local grocer.

Try to buy organic produce whenever possible, as

it usually contains more nutrients. Most health

foods stores will have what you are looking for,

such as dulse or quinoa, if it is not available from

the grocer.

• Make meal preparation a family event. Everyone

can take part in preparing meals, and it’s a good

time to catch up with each other!

 

how to Soak:

All raw nuts, seeds, grains and beans may be

soaked in purified, room-temperature water.

Small seeds, such as quinoa should be soaked

for about 5 hours, while nuts may take up to 12

hours. It is important to know this, as it will help

with your meal planning. Simply place the food

item into a non-metal bowl, or a container with a

ventilated lid, cover with water and let soak. Be

sure to change the water every 6-8 hours, as it

may become dirty. When the soaking is done,

rinse, add fresh water and keep refrigerated until

ready to use.

 

how to Sprout

If you are looking to increase the enzyme content

of your foods, raw nuts, seeds, grains and beans

can be sprouted after they have been soaked

(see above).

 

You will need:

• 1 quart to 1 gallon sized jar(s)

• A plastic screen (most hardware stores)

• Rubber bands

Measure the mouth of the jar with the screen,

allow a few inches of the screen to drape over the

sides and cut to size. Add the soaked ingredients,

making sure they are completely drained. Place

the pre-cut screen over the mouth of the jar and

secure with a rubber band. Put the jar in a dark

place for 8-12 hours. Rinse until water is clear.

keep refrigerated.

 

Foods To eat and Foods To avoid

The Best - Alkaline Forming:

  • All fresh fruits

  • All fresh salad greens

  • All sprouts

  • All vegetables (raw or cooked)

  • Almonds & Sunflower Seeds, soaked *

  • Apple cider vinegar

  • Berries, fresh

  • Corn on the cob, fresh *

  • Dates

  • Dried fruits, unsulphured *

  • Fresh or dried seasoning herbs

  • Fresh raw fruit juice

  • Fresh raw vegetable juice

  • Garlic

  • Goat whey * (raw)

  • Grapefruit

  • Green foods (algae, spirulina, chlorella)

  • Herbal Teas (caffeine free)

  • Honey (raw)

  • Lemons

  • Lima Beans*

  • Maple syrup, organic

  • Melons

  • Millet *

  • Molasses

  • Potatoes *

  • Quinoa *

  • Raisins

  • Raw, organic olive or flaxseed oils

  • Sauerkraut (unsalted)

  • Sea vegetables (well rinsed)

  • Vegetable broth

  • Vegetable soups

  • Wheat grass juice

* Eat no more than 3 times per week as these foods

significantly slow the cleansing process. If you

experience cleansing reactions, you may wish to

consume more of these foods, or if you wish to

speed up the cleansing process (not recommended

for inexperienced cleansers), we recommend

eating less of these foods.

 

The Worst - Acid Forming:

  • Alcohol **

  • Barley

  • Black or white pepper

  • Bread, baked

  • Cake

  • Canned or frozen fruits and vegetables

  • Cereals, all

  • Chocolate

  • Coffee

  • Dairy

  • Eggs

  • Foods cooked with oil

  • Grains, except quinoa and millet

  • Legumes

  • Meat, fish, birds, shellfish

  • Oatmeal

  • Pasta

  • Popcorn

  • Preservatives

  • Processed foods +

  • Salt

  • Soda crackers

  • Soft drinks

  • Sugar, white and processed

  • Sweeteners, artificial

  • Tea, unless caffeine free

  • Vinegar, distilled

  • Wheat, all forms

** Alcoholic beverages are highly acid forming,

destroy friendly bacteria in the digestive

system and hinder the cleansing process.

Herbal extracts may be used while cleansing

however. The best way to dissolve any

alcohol, is to let it evaporate in warm or

hot water.

+ Processed, packaged and frozen foods lack

enzymes and minerals, making it difficult

for your body to get the nutrients it needs.

 

 

Melons and Citrus

have a high, naturally occurring water

and sugar content. They are quickly

digested and may begin to ferment

as they move through the digestive

system. It is recommended to either

eat them alone, or with other fruit

from the same family.

 

Proteins and Fats

Protein can be found in all foods

except oil, including fruits and

vegetables, particularly squash,

broccoli, spinach, cauliflower and

sprouts. Avocados, coconuts, olive

and flaxseed oils all contain adequate

amounts of essential fatty acids (avoid

foods cooked in oil, or fried foods

while cleansing).

Everyday these products contain

concentrated, easily assimilated

protein from plant sources. By

eating a variety of foods, it is easy to

consume the needed 20-30 grams of

protein per day.

 

 

1. anyone who has sensitivities to

sugar and/or yeast, should only

consume vegetables, non-sweet

foods and non-sweet vegetable

juices while cleansing.

2. it is important to drink an

adequate amount of water while

cleansing. we recommend

distilled or spring water for

drinking, and approximately

5 ounces of water for every 10

pounds of body weight

(doubling in warm weather.)

3. snacking on raw fruits or

vegetables is allowed. snacking

does slow the cleansing process,

but if you do choose to, try to

consume the snack approximately

20 minutes before or after an

herb set.