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NUTRITION EXPERT
By: Stephanie Solaris
Question:
What is a detox or cleanse
and what are the benefits?
Answer:
I get this question all the time,
especially after the holiday season! We
have many different types of detox pro-
grams unique to you and your health
concerns at Solaris Whole Health where
you are actually feeding your body more!
More nutrients, minerals, and nutrient-
dense foods. This is necessary for your
body to heal and rid itself of toxins espe-
cially after the holiday season.
Detoxing has many healthy benefits. In
simple terms, a detox is like a “tune up”
for the body. Caffeine, alcohol, not
enough water, and processed foods, put
stress on the body and keep it from per-
forming at its best. By removing these
unwanted toxins, the body is able to run
more efficiently. The results are improved
energy and immunity. Additional, reported
benefits include weight loss, reduced
stress, better sleep, reduced joint pain,
clearer sinuses, improved digestion, and an
overall improvement in level of happiness.
It is important to note what a detox is
not. It is not fasting. Fasting is essentially
depriving your body of nutrients. It forces
toxins out, which is harder on the body.
This constant deprivation of either skip-
ping meals of nutrient rich food OR from
eating nutrient poor food will eventually
cause your metabolism to slow down,
increase body fat and decrease lean mus-
cle mass.
Here are
5
New Year, New You Nutri-
tion Tips
to quickly and easily ‘detox’
your daily nutrition and daily lifestyle at
home and get a jumpstart on your new
year’s health.
1.
You Choose
–
pick 3-5 foods or
drinks that do not serve you or your
health (you know what they are) and
make a pact that you will not eat or drink
them for the next 21 days.
2.
Your Weekly Game Plan
–
Now,
plan out what you’ll need for the week to
come. Make sure your fridge is stocked
with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean
meats, gluten-free starches, and winter
vitamins like a phyto-multi, safe/quality
fish oil, probiotic and vitamin D.
3.
Your Daily Game Plan
-
Give your-
self 20 minutes in the morning and
evening to plan your meals and prep
your snacks in snack bags. By doing this
you won’t wonder what you’ll be eating
and have it at your fingertips! Remember
healthy, nutrient rich meals and snacks
are important to increase your metabolic
fire!
4.
Your On-The-Go Game Plan
-
In
your car and at work, have healthy
snacks on hand and lots of purified
water to keep you energized AND full
throughout the day. A variety of whole-
some nutrients is essential for good
health and vitality. Don’t hesitate to stop
at a Panera or Starbucks for a steel cut
oatmeal (without the sides), Dean’s for a
green smoothie (without fruit), Target for
an apple or greek yogurt OR a Hess On-
the-go shop for a “gopicnic’ to-go box.
It’s out there you just need to look!
5.
Your Expectations
–
Changing your
eating habits the first couple days for
most people can be difficult. You may
experience normal withdrawal symptoms
such as: Headaches, Irritability and/or
Fatigue. Although uncomfortable, this is
your body’s natural way of telling you
that it’s changing. Remember in your
preparation you are planning for success.
So hang in there, your body will thank
you in the end!
Creating new habits takes time and prac-
tice and sometime life gets in the way.
Do not despair or quit. I remember when
my nephew was learning to ride a two-
wheeler bike he said to his Dad (my
brother), “Dad, I’m afraid, I might fall.”
My brother replied, “You’re supposed to
fall, that’s how you’ll learn.”
So when you fall, it’s okay, learn from it
and the next day remember this saying
from Norman Vincent Peale:
“
Action is a great restorer and builder of
confidence. Inaction is not only the
result, but the cause, of fear. Any action
is better than no action at all.” So go for
it and don’t give up! Wishing you a
Happy and Health New Year!
Stephanie Solaris, is an Integrative Health and
Nutrition Practitioner, featured speaker and
the Director of Solaris Whole Health Located
in Bernardsville, NJ. She lost
100
lbs 11 years ago, has kept it
off and helped hundreds of
others do the same. For ques-
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