Clean Eating 003: I Demand a Detox

Like i mentioned in my last clean eating post,  we all want to be slender in all the right places *wink wink*. 

Exercise isn't enough, what you put into your body is what you get out of it. Which leads me to the subject of detoxing and what I use to detox. I love Pukka's detox, it's ingredients contain a: 

 'clean fusión of orgánic aniseed , fennel and cardamom'

Since I started detoxing I've noticed a big reduction in bloated tummy syndrome. You will pee, quite frequently lol, but you'll feel lighter. Generally I only detox for one week in a month or every two months.    

Quick Breakdown

Aniseed - Soothes the stomach and aids digestion

Fennel - is a flowering plant species that helps removes toxic, is a natural appetite suppressant and increases metabolism.

Cardamom - neutralises bacteria responsible for bad breath, it helps to detoxify the body, eliminate stomach bloating and frees our body from constipation.

For more info on ingredients visit Pukkapedia 

Tea in all its glory

This detox is only used to rid myself of toxins and a bloated stomach. It's not a staple in my diet. I'm focusing more on toning/sculpting  than losing weight. But for anyone wanting to start with a clean pallete, I highly recommend detoxing. 

My next clean eating posts will focus around balanced meals and breakfast.

Do you use any detoxes? If so do they help with weight loss or bloating.

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Clean Eating 002 : Reduce Your Waist Size

Right, so how do you reduce your waist size? Well although many of us share this goal, only few of us achieve it. Is this because only few are chosen to have a sexy slim waist to accentuate the waist to hip ratio? 

Are the rest of us destined to just have a 'wide' waist? lol I don't know, there are many actions you can take from today to help flatten and tone your stomach and lose those annoying inches.


So how are we going to reduce your waist size?

1. Switch up your diet, increase your fruit, veg, dairy and leave behind the white bread, processed meat, margarine and soft drinks.

2. Choose food that have high nutrients per calorie, low in saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium.

3. Detox, I use the Pukka detox. Alternatively you can use lemon and water

4.  Try not to snack, especially high sugary foods before bed. Those sugars will add to your waist line.

5. Strength training, when you have a flat stomach, the moment you start strength training correctly, you will start to feel the toning all round and begin to see your sides tighten. Seek professional guidance for strength training and be consistent with your workout plan.

I hope these tips help, let me know how you get on!

   Be you and Be true to who you are.

Clean Eating 001: Top 5 tips

Eating clean has become a lifestyle. I was living in a hotel for a while, so without the opportunity to have some home cooking. I've had to be careful about what I eat. Eating out at restaurants each night made me realise how much control over my eating I lost. Not going to focus on fitness, that will be for another post.

There are so many healthy ways to eat and you will not miss the fast food restaurants if you find what you enjoy, promise.

Here are my top 5 tips

1. Drink water

Goes without saying, water, water, water. I currently drink 2 litres a day. I find it stops unwanted bloating when you drink strategically.

e.g 500ml before you head out in the morning, 500ml between 12 and 2, 500ml between 4-6 and to finish off  500ml between 7-9. This is just an approximation, its for those that aren't used to drinking much water. I'm aware some people drink more than 2 litres daily.

2. Protein

Protein is awesome, hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Our bodies use protein to build and repair tissues. Food such as Turkey breast chicken, Tuna and Salmon, Cheese, Pork loins, Lean beef and veal, Tofu, Beans (Mature Soy Beans), Eggs (egg white), Yogurt, Milk and Soy milk, Nuts and Seeds (Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon Seeds, Peanuts and Almonds)

 I'll go into more detail in another post.

3. Detoxification

Detoxification means cleaning the blood. You'll be getting rid of impurities from the blood in the liver. Detoxing for nursing mothers, children, and patients with chronic degenerative diseases, cancer or tuberculosis is not recommended. There are different cleanses/detoxes to try such as Simple Fruit and Veg Detox, Smoothie Cleanse and Juice Cleanse.

 I'll go into more detail in another post.

4. Organic Vegetable Juicing

Unless you are detoxing or on a special fast, I don't recommend living off of vegetable juice as meal replacements. There is not enough fat or protein, you may lose weight but you'll lose that healthy glow, white teeth and all that energy. However it is great as a snack/addition to your balanced meal.

Make sure to CLEAN your juicer, nothing worse than contaminated juice (mould growth).

Lemons, Limes, Cranberries and ginger are a great way to spice up your juices.

I'll go into more detail in another post.

5. Whole grains and Meat

Try to eat grains that are complete. Brown rice, whole grains and whole wheat. 

Buy whole meat that is fresh and from the butchers. I love meat and for now it remains in my diet. 

  

I'll go into more detail in another post.



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