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An “After the Holidays” gift to yourself Now that it’s finally over again and you are asking yourself “Why do I push myself so hard”? – take a look at the following ideas for recuperation: Yes, you promised yourself you wouldn’t overeat or sample everything that passed your way these last 6 weeks but you did – now it’s time to “fix” your body. The best way to start the New Year is with a “fast” of some kind….Now I’m not in favor of the traditional fast of just water for 3 days or something radical. You still have to get up every day and have your life. There is a simple and healthy way to do it – and the house will smell good when you come home from work (at least on the first day). Check your pantry – make a list (see recipe below) – go to the store - easy so far, right?? Get out your Crockpot (that BIG bowl that’s attached to an electric cord in the back of the cupboard –don’t worry…you’ll recognize it). Wash the dust out – still easy……….Dump – ok – pour – 2 bottles of low sodium vegetable juice (red juice with green cap). Add 1 package of low sodium vegetable, chicken, or beef broth. Now the veggies – remember them? – colorful stuff not made with flour, sugar, or fat. Frozen is great (they are actually picked at the height of their season and frozen as soon as possible, sometimes that day). If you have access to good local winter veggies and/or organic – do it!! And be so happy that you have them – not everyone does – yet. Ok, back to the frozen veggies – add whatever you like – and maybe one or 2 you haven’t tried or don’t really care for – remember it is only for 3 days – GROW, STRETCH, CHANGE – it’s a NEW YEAR!!!! Kale is inexpensive, sweet, tasty, and loaded with wonderful nutrients needed to get you through the winter months and is easy to find at the store – raw. Squash comes frozen or cubed in your fresh veggie section. Add lots of onions – all colors. Garlic – try fresh – if not, the stuff in the jar will do, use lots!!!!! Canned tomatoes – high in lycopene. Green beans, carrots, spinach. Raw beets with this will help the “detox” procedure. I use Oregano for the flavor and for its healthy benefits – it also gives this soup an “Italian” flavor. You can add more broth or juice if you have a really big crock pot. Then plug it in and 6 hours later your home smells sooooooo good. You want to eat six cups a day for 3 days so split this up in 3 to 6 “meals.” Feel free to also eat raw or cooked veggies, too. And yes you can eat soup for breakfast. If you have trouble getting started in the morning eat 1 egg – cooked any way – without butter. No bread!!!!!!!! Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. You might experience a headache – drink more water or do whatever you need to do to get rid of it – napping helps if you can. After the third day start by adding another egg and some chicken or fish with 6 servings of veggies and 2 servings of fruit, 14 nuts or ¼ cup of sunflower seeds. Notice what’s missing??? That’s right – bread, cereals, pasta, rice, and anything else that has flour or grains in it. Ok, ok – where’s the coffee – if you really, really have to – have 1 cup in the morning – or try an herbal tea – some have caffeine – not a lot – but enough to keep you from major withdrawals. NO SODA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take your vitamins as usual. If you can stick to this plan for 3 weeks you will see a big difference in your energy levels and sleep. At anytime you can make another batch of soup and eat that with or without your meals. If you are under a doctor’s orders not to eat vegetables, allergic, or diabetic – by all means follow the doctor’s orders. Nutrition is simple and involved – you can start slow and make dramatic changes in your life and the lives of your loved ones. It’s now a New Year – a New Day and you can have a New View on life.
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