Why I Love Being a Raw Vegan:
These are just two of the messages I received last week. It is the best feeling to get them randomly throughout the day, it makes you feel so happy!
Anonymous asked: so all you need to do for a bit of a clense is to drink juice and water all day? any other tips? thanks! :)
In a sense, yes. Companies such a Pressed Juicery, BluePrintClease, etc. are great but pricey. You have to take your normal, everyday lifestyle into consideration. Are you going to have time to pick it up? Do you have the extra $$ to get it delivered all week? Do you have time to make 6 juices on your own everyday?
I look for “deals” on Groupon, Bloomspot, DailyCandy, etc. and have found some great ones.
If you decide to do your own, make sure you have a reliable juicer, VitaMix, etc. You should always juice or blend all of your own juices, do not just go by a jug of Green Machine Naked Juice and call it a day.
You can get some great ideas, recipes, and information here. I have mentioned companies in CA, however there are hundreds all over the US! (Some companies will even ship you a cleanse).
It is important to stay hydrated, do low impact exercise, and evaluate how you feel each day and adjust accordingly.
It also helps to ease yourself in and out of the cleanse if it is extremely different than what you eat on an every day basis. Personally, I am a raw vegan (also gluten, soy, and sugar free) so there isn’t much of a change. I’m basically consuming the same exact foods, but just blending them first so my digestive system can take a break and I can flush out toxins.
If you are someone who loves meat, dairy, breads, caffeine, etc. you might have some issues. To make your clease go as smoothly as possible, you should cut out all caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meat 7 days before you even start your cleanse. About 3 days before, you should cut out all dairy and gluten, and the day before you should eat only fruits, veggies, and raw nuts & seeds. Then, after your cleanse, do the same routine only backwards. Slowly introduce those foods back into your diet, you will get sick if you run out an grab a burger. However, evaluate how you feel! If you feel amazing after the cleanse, do you really want those foods back in your diet?
Just some food for thought ;)
painisliberating asked: i think cleansing is a great way to get rid of stubborn toxins, also, it gives your body a bit of a break. the only thing - it's VERY important to drink enough water when doing any sort of fast/cleanse!!!
I agree completely. It’s great to give your digestive system a little break- even if it is only for a day! Drinking 6-7 juices and 8+ glasses of water a day will keep you full, energized, and happy!
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LOL- gotta love me some Will ;)
Just as I am fully aware this is a glass of water with limes, I am even more aware of the fact that I forgot to tell my RawKourt! readers about my “new” discovery. I don’t know HOW I missed this post, but I have been holding out on you!
I have had some liver issues that I am working on cleansing with my holistic practitioner, and as I was doing some research I stumbled upon the powers of lemon water. What we take for granted at almost every restaurant is a magical healer.
I have been starting my mornings off, as well as ending my day, with a cup of room temperature water and a quarter of a large organic lemon. Studies reccomend “warm” water, but I do not have/want a microwave and I think room temp is the perfect temp!
Here are some benefits:
- Good for stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
- Excellent for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
- Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
- Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
- Good for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
- Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
- Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
- Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
- Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
- Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
And to top it off, I’ve been feeling much better and my skin has been looking great! A common side effect of improper liver function is skin ailments; acne, rashes, etc. so I am happy about that.
Source and more info here.
(Source: colour-planet, via kind-l-i-t-t-l-e-words)
Anonymous asked: how did you get larabar to send you stuff ? (:
They send them to health food bloggers and associated websites, etc. so that we can post about how amazing they are and spread the word! :) And trust me, I wouldn’t blog about anything that I don’t believe in or support, and truth is: I LIVE for Larabars!
Thank you so much to Larabar who was kind enough to send me a sample of their new flavors! The new Uber Larabars come in: Roasted Nut Roll, Cherry Cobbler, Apple Turnover, and Bananas Foster. They are absolutely delicious!
