Healthy Mama Magazine Issue 4 - October 2014 | Page 28

Should I

?

The gentle guide to
cleansing inside and out

f not a detox, then what?

If you’ve had a big weekend, or trip away indulging in
foods you normally wouldn’t consume. There’s no need
for a detox as the damage has already been done. Putting
your body through an extreme restrictive diet or drastic
change isn’t a healthy option, or even necessary.

A detoxifying diet regime
doesn’t have to be extreme
by any means.
Simply step back into a long-term
healthy plan by following these steps:
• Start your morning with warm water and a
squeeze of lemon or lime to ready your
system for the day
• Opt for plenty of delicious healthy fruit and
vegetables, organic where possible

Do I need to go
completely organic?
Going completely organic is ideal,
but often unrealistic for most of us.
Consuming a diet rich in whole foods,
lots of vegetables and eliminating
fast foods, refined sugars, oils, and
processed packaged foods is your
best option.
Aside from this, if some organic fruits
and vegetables can fit into your budget,
then these class