Cleanse Organic by the Season
Since there is no fasting involved, warm springtime weather is NOT a requirement for the Cleanse Organic program. In fact, it can be done any time of the year!
Fall - Ready to get back on track when the kids go back to school? Fall is the perfect time to regain your balance and prepare for the holidays. It is also a great time to shift toward more warming and balancing foods.
- Enjoy the bounty of the season - root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, apples, grapes, pears, and persimmons are at their best!
- Support your immune system with shitake mushrooms, garlic, onions, and leeks
Winter - Need to kick start your New Year with a healthy structured program to follow? Winter is a great time to start your year off inspired and with purpose! Here are some great winter cleansing ideas:
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Start your morning with warm water and lemon or herbal tea
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Include more cooked foods for increased warmth
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Focus on warming dishes such as hearty soups and stews
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Enjoy beets, carrots, onions, potatoes, apples, cabbage, and winter squash
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Eat extra protein for increased warming
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Try mixing protein powder with warm nut milk or hot oatmeal instead of your usual smoothie
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Use warming herbs like ginger, mustard, cayenne, and peppercorns
Spring - Feel the urge to shed the winter doldrums? Spring is full of hope and new growth - an excellent time for renewal and change!
- Focus on leafy greens like chard, spinach, and lettuce
- Enjoy asparagus, artichoke, snap peas, oranges, strawberries, and apricots
- Leafy cleansing herbs include parsley, cilantro, and basil
Summer - Want to maintain an active healthy lifestyle despite the heat? Summer is one of the most abundant times to eat a delicious cleansing diet, and it is a great time to enjoy cooling and high moisture foods.
- Enjoy melons, tomatoes, berries, summer squash, cauliflower, bell peppers, and cucumbers
- Eat more fresh green salads and raw fruits and veggies
- Blend refreshing fruit smoothies and fresh vegetable juices
- Use cooling herbs like peppermint and cilantro
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