Detoxity 7 Day Diet
This is our recommended diet for a short-term body cleanse and detox.
Detoxification refers to the body's ability to neutralise and safely eliminate harmful chemicals within the body.
This 7 day diet is designed to enhance the body's innate ability to expel toxins.
For seven days you eat no solid food. This may sound severe, but you will be consuming cleansing and nourishing products that help detoxify and supplement the body.
By not eating solid food, you also give your body a rest from the complex bio-chemical process of digestion.
This diet follows the rule of 7 (seven).
Nature operates under the Rule of Seven. She uses units of seven in many ways: The moon completes the cycle in 28 days from Full
Moon to Full Moon.
A woman's menstrual cycle is 28 days. A baby's gestation period is 280 days (approximately 9 months) Chicken eggs hatch in 21 days. Most ducks hatch in 35 days.
So, also with the human body: It takes 7 days to cleanse the Bloodstream. It takes 7 weeks to cleanse the Lymph glands. It takes 7 months to cleanse the Glandular system.
It takes 7 years to change all the molecules of the body.
With the above in mind, it takes 7 days to clean the blood stream and the colon.
You can expect to lose between 3 to 10 pounds on this diet.
Other benefits and results include:
- Reduced allergy symptoms
- Improved sleeping patterns
- Happier emotional state/reduction in depression or irritability
- Improvement in appearance of skin
- Cellulite reduction
- Increased metabolism
- Sense of revitalisation
- Improvement in energy and stamina
- Improved circulation
- Elevated mental clarity, memory and concentration
- Improved digestive function
- Increased immunity from diseases and infections
- Reduction in water retention
- Enhanced liver function
- Reduction in joint and muscular aches and pains
Remember, you will not be chewing for 7 days, but this will give your body a welcome break from the complicated process
digestion. This diet is liquid, but wonderfully delicious and full of natural goodness that your body needs. The 7 Day Detoxity
Diet comprises of a combination of juices, smoothies and soups from our Detox Recipes. It is very simple and you can choose
to mix and match as much as you want - there are no strict guidelines.
All of our juices and smoothies include either Green Barley Grass or Prime Directive powder shots.
These are highly nutritious supplements containing the highest quality digestive ingredients, anti-oxidants and amino acids to ensure a healthy gut and digestive system.
Remember - regular bowel movements promote detoxification! Both Green Barley Grass and Prime Directive are available to buy on our online shop.
For all of the juice, smoothie and soup recipes below, simply chuck all of the ingredients into a blender or juicer (hard vegetables should be juiced, soft fruits should be blended) and keep blending until smooth/liquid. For the soups, make sure that you only cook the vegetables very lightly to retain the digestive enzymes.
Where possible, buy organic ingredients. Make sure that you have a good blender and juicer. Drink immediately after you have blended to consume the
goodness (do not freeze or refrigerate). Drink lots of mineral or filtered water in between (not tap water which contains lots of chemicals!) Drink as many hot waters with a
slice of lemon as you wish as this will aid the detoxification process. Do not chew gum as this will trick your body into preparing for digestion which will restrict the detox process. Do not drink any caffeine, tea (apart from decaffeinated herbal tea) or coffee. You may feel hungry for the first 3 days, but after that, you will be amazed at the
improvement in your energy levels, skin quality and state of mind! The whites of your eyes will be brighter!
Please note that it is normal to feel emotional releases during the first 3 days - this is all part of the detoxification process!
As the body releases the badness, so does the mind and soul! After the 7 days, re-introduce food slowly back into your diet...
Start with salads and light meals and try to avoid processed foods and refined sugars for 2 weeks.
You may find, like a lot of Detoxity dieters, that you do not ever want to revert back to your old eating habits at all!
Are you ready to change your body and start the detox!?
To follow the 7 Day Detoxity Diet, simply have any of the following 6 times a day:
Juices and Smoothies
Berry Nice (Brilliant for keeping colds and flu at bay)
The Science Bit: Full of anti-oxidants and Vitamins including B1, B2, B6, C and E.. Also contains calcium, folic acid and potassium.
1 Handful of Blueberries
1 Handful of Blackberries
1 Handful of Raspberries
Half a small pineapple
2 Large spoonfuls of low-fat probiotic live yoghurt
1 teaspoon of Green Barley Grass
3 ice cubes
Zestalicious (A zesty detox special drink with a kick!)
The Science Bit: Apple and cucumber flushes the system. Celery flushes the body of excess carbon dioxide and reduces acidity.
Ginger is a natural anti-biotic and decongestant, Lemon is antibacterial and cleans the kidneys and liver.
1 Lemon
Half a Cucumber
2 Apples
1 stick of Celery
1 inch of ginger
1 teaspoon of Prime Directive
Ice
Minty Zinger (This one will freshen your breath and give you brighter eyes!)
The Science Bit: Parsley is a natural breath neutraliser and mint is a breath freshener.
Carrots are known for their power in maintaining night vision and they are even more powerful when combined with Parsley.
Parsley has been known to help weak eyes and even conjunctivitis and cataracts.
This fusion of herbs mixed with carrot juice contains a myriad of Vitamins including Vitamin K and plenty of folic acid and iron.
3 carrots
Big handful of fresh parsley
Big handful of fresh mint
Half a pineapple
1 teaspoon of Green Barley
Ice
Flu-Zapper (“Bugger off, you Swine!”)
The Science Bit: Lemons and Oranges
contain high amounts of Vitamin C which is crucial for maintaining a high immune
system and protecting the body from free radicals and infections. Ginger is a
natural decongestant and thus a wonderful relief from blocked, stuffy noses!
Echinacea is a widely acclaimed natural immune booster supplement that
researchers claim can reduce your risk of catching a cold by more than half.
2 Lemons
1 inch of Ginger
2 Oranges
2 Apples
2 drops of Echinacea
1 teaspoon of Green Barley Ice
Brain Buster (One of our favourites that will improve your memory and tantalise your taste buds)
The Science Bit: Raspberries and Strawberries are
super foods that are packed with antioxidants and Vitamins C and E, magnesium,
ellagic acid and calcium. Bananas are high in potassium which is essential for
maintaining normal blood pressure and Gingko Biloba is a wonder supplement known
for its brain cell boosting abilities.
Handful of raspberries
Handful of strawberries
1 Small Banana
3 drops of Gingko Biloba liquid
1 teaspoon of Prime Directive
Ice
Skin Purifier (The perfect natural skin clearer!)
The Science Bit: Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds contain selenium, lecithin and essential fatty acids that
promote a clear complexion as well as skin elasticity which will help keep you
looking youthful. The juice from celery flushes the system of excess carbon
dioxide which can have a detrimental effect on the skin. Cucumbers are a natural
diuretic which clears the skin of imperfections.
2 cucumbers
Half an avocado
3 Brazil nuts
Handful of pumpkin seeds
2 sticks of celery
1 teaspoon of Green Barley
Ice
Green Goddess (If you eat your greens, you will be a god/goddess!)
The Science Bit: This is packed with folic acid, chlorophyll, iron, iodine and
copper which all maintain a healthy system. Leafy greens are vital for
maintaining a healthy gut as they contain high levels of digestive enzymes.
Watercress, spinach and broccoli are powerful antioxidants that will clear your
system of nasty chemicals!
Half a cucumber
1 stick of celery
Handful of spinach
Handful of watercress
2 small chunks of broccoli
1 Lime (juice)
1 teaspoon of Green Barley
Ice
Vibrant Venus (A deep red beauty that will make you glow on the inside and outside)
The Science Bit: Carrot juice has high levels of beta carotene
which is an anti-cancer property. Beetroot and radish are natural anti-biotics
and help the body fight free radicals. This juice will also flush your vital
organs and bloodstream.
4 carrots
2 radishes
1 raw Beetroot
1 teaspoon of Prime Directive
Ice
Soups
Broccoli and Avocado Warming Soup
Ingredients
1 avocado
8 heads of broccoli
1/3 red onion
2 Sticks of celery
Bag of spinach
Inch of ginger root
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
Method
Steam the broccoli, celery and onion lightly. Then, add hot water and
remaining ingredients. Stir before blending all the ingredients and add garlic
and pepper for taste.
Delish Country Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
2 small cups of Spelt
1 pinch of Organic Bouillon Vegetable Powder
2 Red Onions
8 Carrots
3 cloves of Garlic
Inch of ginger
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
3 Courgettes
4 sticks of Celery
Handful of fresh Dill
1 Lemon to garnish
Method
Fry the onions, garlic and ginger very lightly. Add hot water and add the
vegetable powder and spelt. Leave to simmer for 10 minutes and then add the
carrots and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Add all other ingredients and simmer
for 1 minute. Place ingredients into a blender and blend. Garnish with lemon juice.
Shitake Carrot Soup
Ingredients
100 g carrots
150 g shitake mushrooms
300 g pumpkin seed milk (or soymilk as substitute)
300 g vegetable stock
1 g cayenne pepper
80 g straw mushroom
30 g shallots
5 g virgin coconut oil
Directions:
Heat a sauce pan to medium heat – add oil and shallot and sauté for 5
seconds. Next add all vegetables and sauté for another 10 seconds. The add
vegetable stock and pumpkin seed milk. Simmer lightly for 15 minutes, check to
see if carrots are soft. Then transfer the soup to a blender and puree. Put the
pureed mixture back in the sauce pan and reduce to a nice creamy soup.
Asparagus, Courgette and Lemon Soup
Ingredients
2 onions - finely chopped
1 bunch of asparagus
300g vegetable stock (water mixed with veg stock)
400g courgettes
5g virgin coconut oil
2 Lemons
Freshly chopped oregano
Method:
Place the onions, asparagus, courgettes and vegetable stock into a large pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the juice of two lemons and oregano and blend straight away!
Pumpkin Seed and Fennel Soup
Ingredients
2 onions - finely chopped
1 clove of garlic
150g of pumpkin seeds
3 Fennel bulbs (sliced and cored)
300g vegetable stock (water mixed with veg stock)
Freshly chopped dill
Method:
Place the onions, garlic and fennel into simmering vegetable stock and simmer for 10 mins. Add the pumpkin seeds and dill and blend away!
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