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General Instructions for the 7-Day Brown Rice Detox:
Sometimes
our digestive organs need a break from the many aggravating and toxic foods we put into them. Cleansing our body and digestive
tract allows us to function better and to absorb nutrients more efficiently, thus making our bodies stronger and healthier.
This diet will give you the nutrition you need while your body cleanses and heals itself. You do not have to go hungry and
you do not have to watch your calories, weigh food, or pay attention to the food selection. You can eat whenever you are hungry
and as often as you like. Eat until you feel full but not engorged. It is better to have several small meals rather than 3
large ones. Do not drink with your meals as this will dilute your stomach acid and enzymes needed to properly digest your
food. Wait about 10-15 minutes before or after eating to have a drink. We suggest you do the cleanse at least twice per year.
What can you eat?
Brown Rice – rinse the rice before cooking, three times or
until the water runs clear, add onions, herbs or spices during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking time if you desire.
Vegetables
– All kinds of fresh whole vegetables can be eaten (no mushrooms though). Make sure to wash them really well in a solution
of water and vinegar (1 part vinegar for every 4 parts water). Vegetables can be eaten raw, steamed or baked. No frozen, canned
or jarred vegetables should be eaten, fresh only. Onions are particularly good for cleansing.
Fruits – All kinds
of fresh whole fruits may be eaten (no dried fruits). Make sure to wash them very well in the vinegar/water solution. Eat
raw fruit only.
Condiments – Fresh garlic, gingerroot, olive oil, lemon, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, oregano, any
herb or spice that is a single herb without any salt seasoning.
Beverages – Filtered, distilled or spring water
(drink lots and lots of water!), naturally decaf herbal teas, vegetable and fruit juices either freshly made or if they are
purchased make sure they are 100% pure juice. Dilute juice half and half with water. Remember to wait 10-15 minutes before
and after eating to have a drink.
Other foods – lentils, rice cakes, sesame seeds, chicken, fish, hummus, and
tofu.
No shellfish (shrimp, oysters, scallops, clams, lobsters), no caffeine and no alcohol.
What to expect!
Day 1-3 you will be very hungry.
Day 2-3 you may experience headaches, fatigue,
aches and pains. This is your body cleansing of toxins. Please do not take any medication or have coffee/tea/cola to suppress
the symptoms.
Day 3-4 an increase in energy and decrease in appetite and cravings.
By the end of the week you
will see an improvement in skin, digestive problems and mental focus. Pain will be decreased and you will have an overall
great sense of well being.
Please come off the cleanse gradually. You will find you are very sensitive to sugar, alcohol,
caffeinated beverages, large meals and medications after finishing the cleanse.
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