Detox with the Doc – Day 5

How I’m feeling:  I have been feeling really good, but I am not gonna lie…I have been craving bread today!  I usually avoid gluten 5 days a week . I guess my body knows that and is expecting it today on day 5! But enough about bread, let’s focus on what I am eating today!

What I’m eating: For breakfast I had a protein shake smoothie with mixed berries and a rice cake topped with almond butter and sliced bananas.  Organic cranberry green tea kept me company on my morning commute.  For lunch I ate black bean soup (that I made last night from the Core Restore booklet and it was easy I swear) and a salad with lettuce, kale, mushroom, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, coarse sea salt, and lime juice.  Yum!  For snacks I  had celery and rice crackers dipped in a red pepper/eggplant/garlic dip (from TJ’s).  Currently I am eyeing up a pear or a banana for ANOTHER snack.  Have we ever talked about how much I eat?

What I’ve learned: Honestly, I love detoxing!  Every time I do one,  I learn something.  I learn either something about myself (food addictions, emotional eating),  to eat mindfully, or how to make small changes to my daily diet that can last a lifetime.  This time I’ve learned that I really love having a fridge stocked full of fresh fruits and vegetables.  And, I hope my husband doesn’t read this, but I really don’t dislike cooking as much as I thought I did.   I just need to spend a little more time meal planning, produce shopping and cooking.  The process makes me feel grounded and more connected to my food.  Next step…growing my own food!  Well, maybe next year.

Yours in Health & Wellness- Dr. Shanna