Days 4-6: Remove Processed and Packaged Food

Have you ever noticed how much of what you eat comes from a package? Not to say all packages are created equal (and evil) but my journey into this part of the cleanse, where I am tasked with removing processed and packaged food, has been a real eye opener. The first few days into removal, I found myself a bit lost...trying to find something, ANYTHING, that wasn't packaged. And, the happy truth is, there are always fruits and vegetables. I know, I know, how could one "fill up" on just these basics?

REMOVE: THIS

FOCUS: WHOLE GRAINS

QUINOA

Fortunately, I am already a bit of a quinoa [keen-wah, kee-noh-uh] junkie, having been introduced two summers ago, so I had a nice hearty whole grain to turn to. This weekend's agenda includes trying a few new recipes (thanks Two Blue Lemons!):

Heaven On Earth Veggie Burgers (minus the buns!)

Tassajara's Vegetables in Thai Red Curry

AND, for our train ride into Boston on Monday, I thought that these lil bites would be the perfect breakfast on the go!

Baked Oatmeal Cups

Speaking of early morning meals, my breakfast this morning included my first homemade smoothie:

-2 bananas

-2 mangoes

-2 large strawberries

-handful of spinach

-almond milk

Luckily for the fiance, I made enough for two! Delish!

Overall, my first 6 days are feeling incredible. Really, they are. I hate (but secretly yearn) to come across as a veg-head hippie, BUT eating things like fruits and vegetables really does FILL you up, and keeps you fuller longer. I am shocked to learn that strawberries/other fruit for breakfast, spinach salad for lunch, and veggies/grains for dinner is all my body wants, and perhaps ALL it needs.

And so the journey continues...

Stay tuned as I remove "Added Sugar".

Namaste!