Detox Challenge

Our bodies are designed to flush out toxins, but with all of the preservatives, pesticides, artificial flavours & colors, and other chemicals we expose ourselves to daily, our bodies can’t keep up, and the toxins often end up stored in fatty and other tissues in the body. Polluting ourselves like this cause our organs and systems to work harder increasing the chances of illness and disease.

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Fed up with headaches? Bloated? Want to improve concentration and mood, manage allergies, and stimulate digestive health? Experience loads of healthful benefits by accepting the “Detox Challenge!”


I am challenging you to a 7 day cleanse/detox. It cuts out the “Big Bad 5” foods that are hard on our digestive systems, and adds in lots of nutritious, fiber-rich foods that will scrub out all that built up gunk! . Read the "Eat these, Avoid these food lists", "Detox Prep", "Cleanse Meal Suggestions" posts and visit our "recipe share page" for wealth of information!  *To read this rest of this article, Please just scroll down a bit & click "Click Here to READ FULL POST"*

• During the Cleanse
• Drink about 2 liters (8 glasses) of filtered room temperature water each day 
• Eat lots of high-fibre foods & green leafy veggies (Kale, Spinach, chard, etc.) 
• Follow the Detox diet & cut out the “Big Bad 5” 
• Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night 
• If possible: 
• Eat Organic or cleanse produce of pesticides with a product like Norwex Fresh Wash 
• Avoid microwaving your food 
• Avoid consuming food & water from plastic containers 
• Use natural personal care & cleaning products 

• Deepening your Detox: (Additional activities that draw out toxins) 
• Have a bath with mineral salts 
• Book yourself a massage 
• Use a Dry Brush to exfoliate & stimulate circulation 
• Exercise (& perspire) on 4-6 days of your detox week 
• De-stress by journalling, praying, stretching, deep breathing, positive thinking, etc. 

• Tips: 
• Please confirm with your doctor that a cleanse is right for you (Detox is not suitable for pregnant/breastfeeding woman and some people under other conditions) 
• Find a friend to detox with & encourage each other 
• Read our "Detox PREP" post 
• Strip your pantry & fridge of "off-limits" foods that will tempt you! 
• Prep lots of appetizing "allowed" foods and have them on hand for snacking 
• Pre-make some soups & chilis with "allowed" ingredients for lunches 
• To help flush your kidneys, start your morning with the juice of a 1/4 lemon squeezed into a glass of warm water 
• Don't rush through meals and take time to chew your food thoroughly 

Be prepared that you may experience withdrawals, cravings, mood swings, or even flu like symptoms in the beginning of your cleanse as the toxins are getting released! You may want to avoid having a lot of social commitments during "detox week". When your 7 days is up, it is recommended that you reintroduce the "Big Bad 5" foods back into your diet one at a time and note how your stomach, sinus', and skin feel. If you notice adverse reactions, you might have a sensitivity to that item and should consider limiting your consumption of it permanently.

If you are willing to trade in your "vices" for 7 days in exchange for a cleaner, leaner, detoxified YOU, please comment below to let us know "you're in"! :)


Post By Dana