DeTOXIC

    
   I've been extremely inspired this year to become the best person I possibly can. I have recognized that life is an ever growing process of ups and downs, that you have to discover the people and passions that are best for you, that truly make you happy. In recognizing this discovery, I have become stronger in my faith, more active in my life and community, as well as more in tune with my body. In becoming more aware of my body and its needs, I have been much more aware of what goes in, and how it effects a variety of functions, from proper digestion to hormone stimulation. In the process of becoming a science major, I have obtained a great deal of information over the human body and health, which I believe to be absolutely necessary for everyone to be aware of.
        My best comparison of the human body is to that of a car. A car uses a specific type of gas as energy to function, frequent oil changes to keep up with it's overall lifespan, and  continual maintenance of parts to keep it functioning longer. Similar to a vehicle, you can not put junk in to your body and expect it to work right. The better you take care of your car, the longer it last, the better you take care of yourself, the longer you live. I believe in a healthy detox, a way to help your body catch up with itself after bad eating habits, while stabilizing your metabolism. I've personally never done a detox, so after my junk food weekend vaycay, i researched a number of different detox programs and decided to try the most reasonable one I could find, a detox of unlimited raw fruits and veggies. The minimum recommended goal is 3 days, my detox goal is set for 4, in which I'm going to blog my progress and experiences each day. In doing so, I hope to share the experience with you in hopes it will help you better decide if this particular detox is something you would be interested in trying, along with tips and tricks that make the process easier.

Tips of the trade:

*Set a reasonable amount of days to detox, preferably during a mellow, inactive week.


*Hit up the grocery store and stock up on your favorite RAW fruits and veggies. (No canned, no frozen, no cooked) The more raw the food is, the easier it is for your body to recognize and break down, making it easier to absorb the full nutritional value it has to offer. 


*Invest in a large water bottle.


*Determine your reasoning for a detox, (weight loss, cleansing, personal challenge, etc.) and remind yourself that it's mind over matter!

My starter shopping list:

Strawberries

Blueberries

Blackberries

Pineapple

Watermelon

Bananas

Cherries

Peaches

Mangos

Avocado

Celery

Baby Carrots

Cucumbers

Zucchini 

Lemons
Raw Almonds