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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Transition Time

When is all this energy coming?

Our amazing bodies function on the fuel we give them. Every one's normal is different. If your usual diet is full of nutrient-dense, high fiber foods, detoxing might not be noticed. If you are LEAPING in from a typical diet of heavily processed foods, you will likely experience detox symptoms. The changes are for the good. They mean something wonderful is happening...

Bye-bye toxins  

You are stirring up a system that has been sluggish for a long time. Impurities will start circulating through your lymphatic and digestive systems. They may even move through your skin. 

The nutrient-packed, high fiber LEAP foods cleanse your system. Drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water each day moves the nutrients in and the toxins out - as you are probably noticing!

Typical detox symptoms:

  • Headaches
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Digestive pain
  • Food cravings
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Fatigue
  • Runny nose
  • Irritability


The more prominent the 5 LEAP foods are in your diet, the stronger your detox may be. 

This won't last long. As you transition to a predominately whole foods, high fiber, low sugar, nutrient-dense diet you will see vitality increase quickly. You will LOVE the lightness and sense of accomplishment you get by eating these fabulous foods.


Tips to speed the process along:

  • Eat more great food - Aim for 100% whole foods and eliminate processed foods completely.
  • Move - Exercise and yoga support the work of your lymphatic system.
  • Good bugs -Take probiotics as a supplement or in (plain) yogurt or kefir to boost digestion.
  • Sleep - Let your body rest and heal. Aim for 8 hours each night.
  • Brush your skin - Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymphatic system.
  • Breathe - Lots of aerobic exercise brings life-giving oxygen into your blood.

Here are a few things to bring your attention to:
  • You are washing and watering your body with every sip of water.
  • You are bringing life giving proteins and vitamins to your blood and cells as you eat these good foods.
  • You are introducing fiber to absorb cholesterol and waste as it moves through your digestive system.
  • You are consuming insoluble fibers to push the waste for elimination.
  • You are rebooting what fuels you - sugars, stimulants and chemicals out, REAL life giving food in!

Congratulations!



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