4 Simple Detox Tips For The New Year

New years resolutions can be challenging at times so why not simply start by adding more good things into your diet as opposed to taking things out. Add these 4 simple detox tips to your day and you'll be sure to feel great in no time. Here's to a healthy and happy 2012!

1. Drink More Water

Too often we misinterpret thirst for hunger. Our signal for thirst may cause us to eat as we mistake it for hunger pains. Reach for water first and make sure you are well hydrated before eating any meal throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Where possible make sure to drink your water at least 30 minutes before eating as this will allow time for the water to properly penetrate the cells of your body and hydrate your stomach lining in preparation for proper digestion. I like to add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar to my water or green it up with barley grass powder, wheatgrass powder, spirulina or chlorella. Yum!

2. Add A Green Juice To Your Day

Green juices are an amazing way to add life giving and detoxifying plant chlorophyll to your bloodstream. As Jason Vale says in the upcoming new 'Food Matters' film, "juicing is the ultimate fast food, it is a 15 minute nutrient express to health". Some of my favorite and simple green juice recipes include:

Green Juice Recipe Ideas:

- Celery, lemon and pear (or apple)
- Celery, cucumber, lemon (leave the skin on) and pear (or apple)
- Celery, cucumber, kale, lemon and pear (or apple)
- Celery, cucumber, lemon, parsley and pear (or apple)

I also like to stir whatever green powders I have laying around the house into my juices to green them up even more! Again try barley grass, wheatgrass, spirulina or chlorella powders.

3. Add More Parsley and Cilantro (Corriander) To Your Diet 

Parsley and cilantro (corriander) are very powerful natural green plant foods for detoxing heavy metals out of your body. Add these amazing herbs to juices, salads, soups and meals. Mike Adams from Natural News talks more about this also in the new upcoming 'Food Matters' film.


 Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe:
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source) or macadamia nuts
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro (corriander)
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 2/3 cup cold pressed olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source)
  • Big pinch of sea salt and or dulse flakes to flavor
Soak the seeds and nuts over night to release the enzyme exhibitors. Process the parsley, cilantro (corriander) and olive oil in a blender until chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, salt / dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well also if needs be. Enjoy!

4. Breathe Deep Into Your Abdomen 

Deep breathing, where you fill your belly and expand your diaphragm downwards, is one of the most powerful exercise you can do to activate your lymph system which helps to detoxify your body. Think of your lymph system as your own personal garbage removal system (which most of us will need in full steam after the holiday season). Practise 10 deep slow breaths counting 4 seconds in, 8 seconds hold and 8 seconds out. You can do this exercize watching the TV, walking the dog, during meditation or whilst practising yoga.

According to the 'Tao of Breathing' up to 70% of our body’s waste products are eliminated via our lungs and the rest through the urine, skin and feces. When the efficiency of our lungs is reduced due to poor breathing less oxygen is available to our cells, it slows down the flow of blood which carries wastes from the kidneys and lungs. Our lymphatic system which fights off viral and bacterial invaders is weakened along with a slower digestive process.

Breathe long slow and deep in a mindful state as often as possible.

Here's to a healthy, happy and wonderfully abundant 2012!

In good health,

James, Laurentine and the 'Food Matters' team.



Here's some great detox products to shed those extra pounds and get you energized this year!


 

7lbs In 7 Days Super Juice Detox

Jason Vale, the master of juicing, outlines a natural and safe way to lose up to 7lbs in 7 days by harnessing the power of juice. If you are interested in losing weight, maintaining your weight or detox and cleansing through juice then this film is a must see.

Format: DVD - Region Free
Running Time: 150 minutes
Price: $24.95


Detox and Rejuvenation Guide - e-Book

Food Matters Detox and Rejuvenation Guide is an informative guide that will teach you how to apply the principles addressed in the film. This instantly downloadable e-Book will help you find better alternatives for the foods your body might not agree with, giving you the tools and skills necessary to prepare more nutritious meals.

Format: eBook
Running Time:
Price: $19.95


Essential Cuisine - Healthy Cooking Classes

How to prepare more healthy and delicious meals. This cooking class series on DVD is the best way to start preparing delicious and easy meals for the whole family to enjoy.

Format: 6DVDs - Region Free
Running Time: 8 Hours
Price: $59.95

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Previous Comments

Jonathan commented on 06-Jan-2012 06:49 PM5 out of 5 stars
In your article "Add More Parsley and Cilantro (Corriander) To Your Diet" please can you tell me if you mean corriander seed or the fresh leaves?
Maria Knapik commented on 07-Jan-2012 12:30 AM5 out of 5 stars
I'm eager to try the pesto recipe this weekend, thanks for making it even more healthy!
Cris commented on 07-Jan-2012 02:38 AM5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for everything and wish you Happy New Year! I am grateful for all your work and effort. Now regarding detox, how about carrots and beets juice and cleansing the colon regularly? It works for me.
Anonymous commented on 07-Jan-2012 02:44 AM5 out of 5 stars
why would any one want to eat a deadly toxen like garlic look it up before you eat this poison
Randy S commented on 07-Jan-2012 02:13 PM5 out of 5 stars
Cilantro has done wonders for my foot problems. I think I had a problem with heavy metals.
Anonymous commented on 07-Jan-2012 02:59 PM5 out of 5 stars
Funtastic!
Sumitra commented on 07-Jan-2012 04:35 PM5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and easy tips to follow and REMEMBER! Many, many thanks for all that you do! Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Anonymous commented on 10-Jan-2012 12:22 PM5 out of 5 stars
What do you think about colonics for detoxing this New Year?
Food Matters commented on 10-Jan-2012 04:38 PM5 out of 5 stars
@ Jonathan - both the fresh leaves and the seeds have many health benefits! The Heavy Metal Detox Pesto recipe uses fresh leaves but you have use the ground seeds with in recipes as well and still gain health benefits. Rachel @ Food Matters
Robyne commented on 11-Jan-2012 06:34 PM5 out of 5 stars
Can you add Chlorophyll liquid to your smoothies? Or is this too much?????
Food Matters commented on 12-Jan-2012 10:43 AM5 out of 5 stars
Go for it Robyne - be sure to listen to your body and you'll know when you've had enough. Rachel @ Food Matters
lisa commented on 24-Jan-2012 05:24 PM5 out of 5 stars
Hi - I am loving the weekly digests and have started the year by buying a juicer. I am in the early stages of pregnancy - do you have any helpful advice for ladies making babies?! thanks
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