Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing stored substances (called toxins) that can be harmful to your health. This Three-Day-Cleanse is ideal for those who are sensitive to or do do not like to take supplements. If you’d prefer to follow a 10-day cleanse based on nutraceuticals in the form of pills and smoothies, I recommend that you take this survey for us to decide which program may best serve your needs.

If you have a chronic condition or severe food sensitives, I recommend that you first follow this 4-week Elimination Diet before doing the Three-Day-Cleanse or the 10-Day metabolic Detox.

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Core recipe

• ½ a squeezed lemon with a pinch of cayenne pepper in a cup of warm water. Take upon waking, first thing in the morning
• Vegetable Juice: 24 oz. Make the juice from cabbage, cucumber, carrot/greens, celery, turnip, asparagus, beet/greens, parsley, apple, aloe Vera, ½ ginger root. (Split up into 3 portions and drink through the day).
• Vegetable Broth: 24oz. You can make the broth from as many of the
  following items: collards, swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, cabbage, dandelion, Brussel sprouts , swiss chard, watercress, seaweed (any type), shitake mushrooms, cilantro, garlic, leek, fennel, (1/4 spoon), anise (1-2 pieces), ginger (3 slices),turmeric (1/4 spoon). (Divide into 3 portions and drink through the day).
• Supplement with 1tsp of either flax seed oil or deep sea fish oil.  You can also make this overnight Chia pudding and take a teaspoon of pudding before bed.
• 1 cup of liquid before bed time: 8oz of warm water, 1tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp maple syrup.

Note: If you tend towards loose stools, I suggest that you choose either the vegetable juice or the vegetable broth since if you have them together it may be a bit irritating to your intestines.  As always, li sten to your body, more not always means better.

If you are used to fasting, I recommend that you just follow this core recipe on day one and then add the recommended foods below for the next two days. 

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Recommended Foods List

Vegetables (organic varieties preferred)

Broccoli, broccoflower, brussels sprouts, red or green cabbage, bok choy, green onions, scallions, kohlrabi, leeks, onions, radishes, rutabaga, turnips.

Greens: arugula,, collard, dandelion, endive, escarole, kale, spinach, swiss, Swiss chard, radicchio, turnip, watercress, all varieties of lettuce.

Avoid: corn and breaded vegetables or vegetables packed in cheese, cream or butter sauces.

Proteins

Non-vegetarians: Wild caught fish is recommended over farm raised

Alaskan, wild-caught salmon (3oz), Herring (3oz), Mackerel (3oz), Trout (3oz).

Avoid: eggs, egg replacers, beef, pork, poultry, shellfish, processed/canned meats, sausages and breaded protein options.

Vegetarians: Legumes/Plant-based proteins:

Beans: black cannellini, garbanzo, kidney, lima, mung, navy, pinto, vegetarian refried beans.

Lentils: brown, green, yellow

Peas: black eyed, pigeon beans, split

Humus (4tbsp)

Avoid: soybeans, edamame, wasabi, soy protein powders and other soy-based protein options such as tempeh, tofu and texturized vegetable protein.

Dairy alternatives

Milks (unsweetened, organic and plain are recommended): almond, coconut, hazelnut, hemp, rice

Yogurt: coconut ( no more than1/2 cup)

Avoid: whey products, non-dairy creamers, soy yogurt and soy milk. Eliminate animal milks, yogutrs and cheeses.

Grains

Rice: basmati, brown, white (1/2 cup)

Amaranth

Oats: gluten free, whole or steel-cut

Quinoa (1/2 cup)

Rice cakes (2)

Rice cereal: unsweetened (1/2 cup)

Note: Look for certified gluten-free oats and organic amaranth. For those on a low-glycemic diet, use wild/brown rice instead of white rice.

Avoid: cornmeal flower, corn starch, processed cereals and gluten containing products (made from wheat, spelt, kamut, rye or barley)

Fruit

Apple (1 small), Unsweetened apple juice (1/2 cup)

Applesauce (1/2 cup)

Pear (1 small), Unsweetened pear juice (1/2 cup)

Oils & Fats

Avocado oil, Canola oil, Coconut oil, Flaxseed oil, Grapeseed oil, Olive oil (extra virgin), Sesame oil

Ghee/clarified butter

Coconut spread (organic)

Note: oils should be minimally refined, cold pressed and non GMO.  Flaxseed oil should be refrigerated.  Try to avoid all food products/condiments with processed and hydrogenated oils)

Beverages

Green tea (unsweetened)

Non-caffeinated herbal teas: mint, chamomile, hibiscus, etc.

Rooibos tea (unsweetened)

Mineral water (still or carbonated)

Water (ideally filtered)

Condiments, Herbs & Spices

Fresh or dried herbs: any (e.g., dill, basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, etc.)

Ginger, Lemon, Lime, Horseradish, Mustard, Vinegars (unsweetened)

Note: look for gluten free unsweetened varieties and organic if possible. Avoid extracts (e.g. vanilla), chocolate, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, relish, prepackaged seasonings with gluten/dairy/sugars/MSG, and mayonnaise or dressings with dairy/gluten/sugars.

Enjoy the cleanse!

 Yamin Chehin L.Ac