Day 11: Feeling good adding back in foods

Today, I’m feeling great eating some tabouli & fresh Emerald Kale from Earthfare. And of course drinking lots of distilled water.  Here are some thoughts & the importance of gradual reintroduction of foods after a liquid cleanse.

Normally, after our liquid days the 1st day we focus on eating fresh fruits & veggies and their juices. This eases our bodies back into solid foods. We just spent a minimum of 3 days on liquid, so putting anything too heavy on the digestive system would be harmful even painful to the body.  After 5 days of liquid, I actually ate an apple and my tummy was  churning a bit.  So I laid down awhile and continued to drink water.  It was just my body’s way of saying, “hey, slow down, take it easy.”  So the rest of the day, I continued with fresh fruit & veggie juices.

Then the next day, we add back in whole grains.  Then the following day we add back in lean proteins (chicken, fish, eggs), yogurt and steamed veggies.  Then a couple days after that we can add back in nuts and seeds.  This all is a good rule of thumb to keep us from bombarding the system too fast.  Your body will tell you loud and clear what it needs & when you need to stop.  It’s a great exercise in body awareness.  Make sure you’re being attentive to your needs and following thru on what your body wisdom is sharing.

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