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This is a re-post of a January post… but with Vanessa as our Guest on LinkedMoms Chat last week, I thought it worth repeating. Enjoy.
I am entering the 7th day of my 10 Day Whole Food Detox and I have to say it has been a great experience. I wanted to get back to a healthy eating regime after a fairly hectic (and indulgent) Christmas break. So I turned to one of my biggest healthy living supporter, Vanessa Case – Registered Holistic Nutritionist from Our Natural Connection. I have worked with her in the last 8 months to help me (and my family) make some changes about how we eat. She has helped me understand how food affects me (my mood, my metabolism, my overall physique) and what changes I needed to make to feel better.
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So it was pretty natural for me to ‘re-boot’ by following the10 Day Whole Food Detox program developed by Vanessa Case, RHN. Let me take you through the first few days. Vanessa sends you an extensive health and dietary survey to see where you are at today. She provides information, a detailed grocery list and a 1-5 day meal plan to help you get started. She has short videos that introduce you to the program, lets you know what is coming up and encourages you to reach out to her and the others on this journey.
The menu is completely gluten, dairy, meat and (of course) processed 
food free. You go back to WHOLE natural food choices. You get to start you day with a Green smoothie that has all sorts of interesting and nutritious ingredients. Then lunches and dinners include salads with a variety of vegetables, legumes and nuts. I am also drinking a lot more filtered, lemon water at room temperature. Having the pitcher sit on the counter reminds me every time I come into the kitchen that I need to drink just a little bit more to help the toxins move along…
On day three you get to have a fabulous Leek and Potato (sweet and yellow) Soup. It was fun to make it with my mom (who is a soup-making pro). The additions of the almond milk instead of cream was so good, you didn’t even realize it was not dairy. My kids loved the soup! That recipe is a keeper for sure. Actually, there is not one thing on this meal plan that wouldn’t keep. Who can say ‘no’ to a Spinach & Garlic Salad or a simple stir fry or buckwheat noodles with garlic sauce? Not I… I have included one of the recipes below that can also be found on the Our Natural Connection website.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
(Sourced from Our Natural Connection Website)
Working with a Registered Holistic Nutritionist is a healthy way to regain control of your health. I cannot say enough about working with Vanessa – I’m a fan. I am encouraged by the support I receive, the meal plans and recipes. I feel better already (although I do miss chocolate… just a little bit).
What do you do to maintain a good, healthy eating regime?
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Margarita Ibbott is a travel and lifestyle blogger. She blogs about travel in Canada, the United States and Europe giving practical advice through restaurant, hotel and attraction reviews. She writes for DownshiftingPRO.com and other online media outlets.
This salad sounds yummy! Will have to bookmark this. thanks!
So great that you are making these healthy changes! I’d like to introduce more whole foods into my diet on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing!
I think I need to try this this coming year. This looks so delicious.
I have never tried a detox idea, many people really love the kick start that they afford. I’m on day 28 of my family’s new regime: better nutrition and exercise.
Jenna
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