From Detox to a Wellness Plan for Life
Our Toxic World Written by a PhD in nutrition (Dr. Lynn Toohey) Developed to be safe, smart and effective while empowering you to reenergize and take charge of your health. The system is also flexible, allowing for your practitioner to tailor it to your individual needs.
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We are continually exposed to toxic assaults that pollute our environment. Regulatory organizations exist to control and limit the level of toxins that are allowed, but the fact remains that chemicals like pesticides and herbicides exist in our air, food, water, and soil. In 1993, the controversial recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States, and it was allowed in milk. The controversial and prevalent chemical bisphenol A is found in hard, polycarbonate plastics (#7) such as reusable water bottles and epoxy resins (coating metal food and beverage cans). The National Toxicology Program at the Department of Health and Human Services notes some concern about the possible health effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children. Also, we have internal toxins as well; the body produces ammonia, carbon dioxide, free radicals, etc., plus candidiasis can cause all kinds of internal toxic assaults.
Facts from the EPA website: *Over a billion tons of pesticide products are used each year in the US.
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*Between 1993 and 2004, the amount of organophosphate pesticides consumed by children from food was 12 million pounds. (Doane Marketing Research. AgroTrack Row
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and Specialty Crop Studies, 1993-2004).
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*On March 29, 2010, EPA posted an action plan on bisphenol A (BPA). Canada became the first country to declare BPA a toxic substance; In the European Union and Canada, BPA use is banned in children’s products such as baby bottles. On December 30, 2009, EPA posted action plans on phthalates, perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in products, and shortchain chlorinated paraffins.
Food and Water Toxicity: Mussel tissue bacteria exceeded acceptable standards for edible consumption by 19-fold in a Maryland coastal region (Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2009 Aug;57(2):405-15
GI: (vegetables, legumes,
Lambert MS, et al.).
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Testosterone, estrogen, and synthetic estradiol were detected in every stream at a concentration that affects fish reproductive function, in an Israeli study (Rev Environ
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Health. 2010 Oct-Dec;25(4):345-50).
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In 2006 the Ontario Ministry of the Environment reviewed organic contaminants detected in source water and finished drinking water. They identified 27 of these contaminants (with the addition of two antibiotics). The reported levels were “well below the total allowable concentration”, however their presence is disconcerting. The most frequently detected compounds in finished drinking water were an anticonvulsant drug, a lipid/cholesterol-lowering drug, a common pain reliever (ibuprofen), and BPA.
The Journal . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Days 1-3. 4-14, 15-21. . . . . 18 Additional Help. . . . . . . . 19 Sample Menu. . . . . . . . . . 20 Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Post Detox . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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How Does the Body Get Rid of Toxins? All of these toxins enter the body and overwhelm what is usually an already overburdened liver (along with other detox pathways), increasing the need to cleanse and support the removal process. In order to remove toxins from their place of storage (fat tissue) we must: Mobilize; Bind; and Remove.
Mobilize: To release toxins from the fatty tissue, we usually reduce the caloric load, meaning simply that we eat less. When total calories are reduced, the fat cells are mobilized, and the toxins stored in the fat cells are mobilized with them into the circulation.
Bind: Once toxins are mobilized, they must be bound so that the body can easily eliminate them. The liver has a sophisticated process (two phases of detoxification) to prepare the exit of toxins from the body. In Phase I, the liver utilizes nutrients, mostly antioxidants, to prepare the toxin for entry into Phase II. It does this by changing the toxin from a fat-soluble substance to a water soluble one. The important thing to remember is that if a person lacks either the antioxidant power for phase I, or the nutrient binding power for Phase II, then that toxin cannot enter Phase II, and instead it becomes MORE toxic than when it first entered the body. In Phase II, the liver then utilizes nutritional elements, mostly glutathione (a nutrient consisting of three amino acids) and sulfur, to bind to the toxin and prepare for removal.
Remove: Toxins are removed from the body by several different pathways. Although the colon is a major detox organ, other important detox organs include the liver, skin, lymph, blood, kidneys, and lungs. The body utilizes many nutrients to remove toxins. Vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc. can all help to mobilize, to bind and to remove toxicity.
Outstanding detox nutrients: Fiber, fish oil, flaxseed oil, black currant seed oil, greens (spirulina, chlorophyll, kelp, parsley, etc.), flax seed, cruciferous vegetables (especially sprouts!), garlic, apple pectin, chia seed, beet root, beta glucans, rice bran, vitamin C, N-acetyl cysteine, alpha lipoic acid, glutamine, milk thistle, silybin, Co-Q 10, quercetin, silymarin, turmeric, minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, etc.), glucuronic acid, carrot, asparagus, papaya, caprylic acid, yellow dock, dandelion, mullein, eleuthero (Siberian ginseng), molybdenum, etc.
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Our Body is Designed to Remove Toxins; Supporting Detoxification can Facilitate the Process High Fiber nutrients: Slows absorption (releases nutrients slowly into the blood); cleanses the colon.
Total Fiber (6 x a day) OR D-Tox (3 x a day)
Essential fatty acids lubricate the intestines, help cellular communication, and increase binding and removing power.
Protein powders: rest the gut, allow mobilization, provide needed amino acids.
Complete Omega 3 Essentials (4 x a day)
Total Green OR Complete Whey-G
(At least 2 scoops a day)
Antioxidants prevent free radical damage in Phase I Liver Detox; Glutathione & other strong nutrients bind toxins in Phase II Liver Detox.
Herbs, vitamins, minerals, and specialty nutrients support the removal of toxins through seven detox pathways: Colon; Liver; Kidneys; Lymph; Blood; Skin; & Lungs.
Complete Glutathione (3 x a day)
Total Systemic D-Tox (3 x a day)
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Total Systemic D-Tox: Packed with vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other detoxifying nutrients, Total Systemic D-Tox from Nutri-West has the complete package for a detox product. High quality, specific nutrient binders like N-acetyl cysteine, along with cleansing chlorophyll, cruciferous broccoli, beet root, glucuronic acid, etc. provide super detox power in each capsule. Covering all phases of detox, milk thistle and silymarin support and facilitate liver efficiency, while herbs such as yellow dock, asparagus, dandelion and mullein cover multiple detox organ support, including the seven detox pathways: liver, colon, kidneys, lungs, lymph, blood and skin. Glucuronic acid prevents conjugated hormones (that the liver has already bound for removal) from breaking apart and entering circulation again. Inositol helps aid in fatty acid transport. Co Q 10 aids in oxygen utilization. Several antioxidants, like vitamin C, beta carotene, quercetin, curcumin, propolis and glutathione peroxidase cover the bases in Phase I liver detox and enable the toxins to reach Phase II, where they are bound and removed by glutathione and other nutrients.* (Gluten-free).
Complete Omega 3 Essentials: Essential fatty acids are, well, essential when it comes to any detox plan. As a healthy oil, fish oil contains the omega 3 fatty acids that we always hear about in the news for having healthy properties. Even moreso than the healthy properties of what’s called EPA and DHA in fish oil, fish oil has an amazing ability to bind toxins, and it also helps facilitate their exit from the body. Things like metals attach to fish oil, which makes the metals inert, so they are unable to wreak their havoc on cells and tissue. The Complete Omega 3 Essentials capsules also contain flaxseed oil and black currant seed oil for balance, adding to the synergy of the formula. Not all fish oils are the same. Look for a high concentration of the good elements, the EPA and the DHA. Check that the fish oil comes from a good source, that it is pharmaceutical grade and molecularly distilled. Molecular distillation is like a triple filtering that assures the purest oil free from toxic residues. Fish oil is so good at binding toxins, that you want to purchase one that is guaranteed not to come with the toxins you are trying to purge. Nutri-West has the freshest, highest quality, molecularly distilled, pharmaceutical grade fish oil you can get. For best results, protection from oxidation of the fish oil double bonds can be supplied with the Complete Omega 3 Co-Factors. Vegetarians can choose Total Flaxseed Oil. While it does not provide as much EPA/DHA as fish oil, it is an omega 3 essential fatty acid source.*
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Total Fiber: Finally, fiber in a tablet form that is easy to chew and pleasant to taste! Total Fiber from Nutri-West provides inulin, rice bran, coconut fiber, flax seed, apple pectin, chia seed, gum arabic, glucomannan, spirulina, beta glucans, banana flakes, and freezedried apple. Fiber cleanses the colon, one of the most important detox pathways. Lots of soluble and insoluble fiber add up to a great combination of binding power, along with the ability to slow gastric emptying, releasing sugar and nutrients evenly into the blood. Blood sugar can get low during a detox when the adrenal glands and the liver’s energy storage get stressed. That is why it is important to follow the protocol suggestions and not stress the body during the detox. Ideas follow for protein drinks with green nutrients to keep energy up and keep the body happy. (Gluten-free).
D-Tox: Nutri-West’s D-Tox provides additional detoxification support for the intestinal tract and bowels. Natural plant fibers such as apple pectin, rice bran, oat bran and beet root are combined with supporting nutrients such as cleansing garlic and balancing chlorophyll, along with vitamin C and amino acids, to facilitate detoxification pathways. As with all fiber, make sure that you take in lots of filtered water (a high intake of water is suggested on any detox protocol). Your practitioner can determine which fiber supplement is right for you.
Total Fiber has a pleasant taste and comes in a convenient, chewable tablet form and is lightly sweetened. D-Tox comes in pill form and is easily taken with water. The oat bran in D-Tox does not contain gluten, but it does contain the protein avenin, which is usually tolerated by those with celiac disease when used in moderation. If a substitute is desired, choose Total Fiber (Gluten-free).
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Complete Glutathione: Glutathione is one of the major detoxification nutrients, if not THE major detoxification nutrient. Glutathione is made up of three amino acids, and is used in the liver in Phase II detox, to bind the toxins that come through and need to be removed from the system. The interesting thing about glutathione is that when we ingest it, most of it is broken down in the intestines. So, then, how do we raise glutathione levels? Well, the best way to raise glutathione is to provide a building block called N-acetyl cysteine. When N-acetyl cysteine, or NAC, comes into the body, it is transported into the cells, where it can make glutathione. Various nutrients, like milk thistle, alpha lipoic acid, glutamine, and selenium, amongst others, support this process and also help to construct glutathione in the cells. Glutathione is an antioxidant, it has tremendous toxin binding power, and it is efficient at lowering our toxic load. One of the ways to efficiently make glutathione is to use an undenatured whey powder, like Nutri-West’s Complete Whey-G. Complete Whey-G not only has the building blocks to make glutathione, it has what is called transport nutrients, which actually carry the building blocks to the cells. For those who are sensitive to whey, or who just prefer the pill form, Complete Glutathione is an easy to take pill, and it contains all of the building blocks necessary to make the super-nutrient, glutathione. You can also select Complete Whey-G (Gluten-free) for the protein powder choice, as it also raises glutathione levels.
Total Green OR Complete Whey-G (protein powders): The protein provided by high-quality mixable powders can provide the amino acid building blocks for tons of biochemical reactions. All of these things are important to optimize when tackling a detox progam. Liquid protein not only provides a convenient and healthy alternative to a high calorie, high fat meal, it allows the body to rest and work on rebuilding. Some protein powders, like Total Green* from Nutri-West, incorporate the antioxidant and phytochemical power of greens, fiber, fruits and vegetables into the formula, like spirulina, kelp, chlorella, parsley, sprouts, papaya, asparagus, chia seed, apple pectin, beta sitosterol, rice bran, yellow dock, milk thistle, etc. (Complete Whey-G is gluten-free). * Total Systemic D-Tox, Complete Omega 3 Essentials and Complete Glutathione contain vitamin E. Vitamin E is remotely derived from wheat. No reactions have been recorded with vitamin E. Total Green contains wheat grass. Wheat grass is prepared from the seed leaves of wheat, but technically does not contain gluten (Wikipedia). Total Green is required to say “contains wheat� on the label. If wanting to substitute with products not containing vitamin E or wheatgrass, you can select the following: Dtx-A for Total Systemic D-Tox; Super EPA for Complete Omega 3 Essentials; Complete Whey-G for Complete Glutathione and Complete Whey-G for Total Green.
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When we set aside the time to cleanse our body, we give it the needed attention to get the desired results, although keeping the body cleansed of toxins should be a lifetime goal. Your practitioner can help you adjust the program for individual needs. Some detox programs are harsh, and they expect you to drastically
The closer a “program� is to the way you should be maintaining every day healthy dietary protocols, the higher the probability that you will stick with an energizing wellness plan for life!
Pre-Detox:
Before embarking on the Nutri-West Detoxification Cleansing System, prepare yourself for the transition. Two weeks before the program, drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of filtered water each day. Eliminate sugar, fried foods, refined carbohydrates; hydrogenated oils (trans fats), caffeine, fast/processed/packaged food, luncheon meats (or any cured meats), alcohol and tobacco. If necessary, refer to the Addiction Support Protocol from Nutri-West to aid in eliminating alcohol and tobacco. Seventy five percent of salt intake can come from processed food. Use sea salt in moderation; it contains necessary iodine but it is salt. A very small amount of pure fruit juice can be mixed in with filtered water and garnished with lime, to wean off soft drinks and diet pop. If needed, use a little bit of Truvia (stevia) or xylitol to abate sweet cravings, but artificial sweeteners need to be eliminated. Substitute green tea for coffee (on the program you can drink decaffeinated green
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change your lifestyle and eating habits. The Nutri-West Detoxification Cleansing System sets you on a life-long, healthy course for eating the right foods moderately and sensibly, while supporting the body with essential nutrition. Post detox, you will feel revitalized, reenergized, and empowered to maintain optimal results.
tea). Caffeine causes sugar to leave cells and go into the blood, causing higher blood sugar initially then low blood sugar and cravings later. Refined carbohydrates (muffins, bread, pasta, etc.) can raise blood sugar. Increase intake of high-fiber, organic vegetables. Taper red meat consumption and work in more free-range chicken and wild-caught fish. As you start to eat healthier (and depending on the toxic load), your body may start eliminating the bad stuff even in Pre-Detox; be prepared for this, and start taking 3 Total Systemic D-Tox capsules a day. Pre-Detox is the best time to test for delayed food allergies (can show up 24-48 hrs after ingesting) you may not realize you have (Ask your practitioner for an IgA and IgG, not IgE food allergy test). Common allergens include dairy, wheat, corn, and soy. Common symptoms are fatigue, joint pain, and general malaise. While detoxing, it’s a good idea to refrain from choosing these foods if you have not been tested, because as you slowly add them back in post detox, sensitivities will become apparent. For some people, this will also apply to the nightshade family of foods (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplant) which contain alkaloids that may trigger sensitivities.
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Toxin Mobilization Do not fast! If a program asks you to fast, this will unnecessarily stress all organ systems that depend on nutrition to function correctly. The liver and pancreas are especially stressed during a fast because of the demand to regulate blood sugar. Fasting can cause toxins to mobilize faster than the body can handle them; toxins are released from fat cells, but when there is no nutrition from food supply available to bind
and remove those toxins, the body relies on stored nutrients. If stored nutrients are low, toxins can be released but are not bound and removed, because there are no nutrients to accomplish the task and they are left to recirculate and redeposit, possibly in other tissues this time. People who report “detox” symptoms are usually reporting a situation of over mobilization (release) without enough binding and removal.
The healthy approach: So, we don’t want to fast and starve the body of needed nutrients, however, we do want to mobilize toxins in a healthy manner. To accomplish that, we reduce calories, but not to an unhealthy level that throws the body into a starvation/fat storage mode. Based on body weight and size, a woman needs a bare minimum of 1200 calories a day to survive, and a man needs slightly more, at least 1500 calories. That’s after exercise and activities that use up calories. Anything less, and organs suffer. Stay within healthy parameters and restrict weight loss to no more than 1-2 pounds per week. Reduce calories moderately, wisely, and just enough to help mobilize stored toxins. Utilizing a healthy eating and exercise plan, along with the help of protein powders, helps accomplish this. Mild aerobic exercise 3-5 times per week mobilizes toxins through the lymph detox drainage system; it’s good for maintaining healthy insulin responses, and it raises endorphin levels while decreasing stress (stress can be one of the worst enemies of a successful detox program). If you walk for 30 minutes, you burn approximately 125 calories (depends on weight), so take that into consideration when you adjust your daily intake. Exercising longer increases caloric deficit, but stay in your target heart rate and do not over do. Even at the low end, protein needs to make up at least 10-15% of daily intake (some people go up to 35%), and for a 2000 calorie a day protocol, 15% would be about 75 grams, or 300 calories of protein.
Adjust accordingly for a different intake, eg. for a 1500 calorie a day protocol, 15% protein would be .15 X 1500, or 225 calories of protein. At the low end, essential fatty acids need to make up 20% of the total caloric intake. One hundred and thirty grams of carbohydrate a day are needed to make enough glucose for proper brain function. To give you an idea, a cup of wild, cooked rice has about 35 grams (135 calories) of carbohydrate, 10 grams per cup less than white rice. A cup of cooked broccoli has a little over 5 grams (20 calories) of carbohydrate. Make sure you don’t go too low on your carbohydrate requirement. Low carb diets are popular with quick weight loss programs, but the reality is that the energy cycle of the body runs on carbohydrate (the brain needs glucose for fuel), and if you tried to eliminate all of them from the diet, it would become very apparent, very soon, how much they are needed. If the diet is too high in protein, the body burns it for fuel (inefficiently),creating toxic by-products that get flushed out by the body’s water supply, contributing to the false appearance of quick weight loss. Additionally, carbohydrate takes more water than protein to get digested, and when a too hi-protein diet returns to allowing necessary carbohydrates, the initial water weight loss is rebalanced.
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Binding and Removing: Many nutrients, like high fiber food and supplements, are good for both binding and removing toxins. High fiber nutrients include flax seed; chia seed; apple pectin; garlic; inulin, glucomannan, rice bran, and beta glucans. Many vegetables are high fiber, and also provide phytochemical power, such as asparagus and beets. If you’re looking for a concentrated wallop of nutrient efficacy, SPROUTS from cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc.) have up to 50-100 times the amounts of phytochemicals than even the actual plants themselves! Even though it’s a good idea to limit the higher sugar fruits in the beginning of the program, many fruits like blueberries contain biologically active antioxidants and fiber, along with enzymes to help digestion, and blueberries are relatively low on the glycemic index. A minimum of 40 grams of fiber per day is required on any daily eating plan. It is especially important post-cleanse to include fruits, however your practitioner may still limit high glycemic fruits. Always check with your practitioner to assess your blood sugar handling status and modify intake accordingly. The values given are for healthy individuals. Your practitioner may determine that fruit spikes your blood sugar (sometimes a glucose reading is used to confirm individual responses), and may suggest alternatives. Remember that if you
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are not getting the beneficial phytochemicals from fruit, it is even more crucial to substitute nutrient-packed cruciferous vegetables instead of filling that void with a food that does not offer as much nutritional power. When fruit is balanced during a meal with protein and fat, there is less impact on blood sugar. Two Nutri-West AminoAll protein tablets can be taken to increase protein content. Choose vegetables first and build around them. These nutrients are most important in Phase II liver detox, when the body is trying to bind and remove all of the toxins that are present. Remember that the colon is an important elimination pathway, and it is critical to maintain healthy and daily bowel movements. Binding and removing toxins efficiently assures that they do not redeposit somewhere else in the body. Digestive enzymes (Hypo-D or Total Enzymes) can assist in the complete breakdown of food and the transit through the intestinal tract. Hydrochloric Acid (in Hypo-D) is a signal in the stomach for release of enzymes from the pancreas; it also signals the release of bicarbonate, which changes the pH of the small intestine, opening what is called the pyloric sphincter in the stomach and allowing food contents in the stomach to pass through the GI tract.
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Protein Powders: Protein balances carbohydrate and fat; it helps to maintain an even blood sugar, so that we don’t feel hungry. Protein stimulates a hormone in the body called glucagon. Glucagon is the opposing hormone to insulin. Protein powders additionally help to rest the gut. Sometimes up to 70% of the body’s energy is used to digest food! When that energy is conserved, the body has a chance to optimize other pathways and allow natural healing to occur. Protein provides the building blocks for the cell growth of many tissues. Protein is needed for antibodies and many elements of the immune system, it is needed for tissue building/repair, and it is needed for muscles, hormones, neurotransmitters, cell receptors, etc.
Total Green is a protein powder that
the phytochemical binding/removing power of greens, fruits, vegetables, and many other nutrients.
Complete Whey-G is a protein powder made with undenatured whey; the undenatured whey raises glutathione in the cells, which is helpful for phase II liver detox. If a sensitivity to whey exists, or if you simply want to boost the protein content of a meal, protein pills such as Nutri-West’s Amino-All can be helpful. Amino-All contains amino acids with naturally occurring chondroitin sulfate, in an easy to take pill form. It’s important to keep systems in balance while detoxing, and Total TM provides comprehensive support for organ systems such as digestive, thyroid, pancreas (blood sugar), etc.
provides protein building blocks along with
Shake Example: Whey To Start 2-3 Scoops . . . . . . Total Green protein powder (or Complete Whey-G) 1 Cup . . . . . . . . . . unsweetened almond milk (or filtered water) 2 Heaping tablespoons......... organic almond butter ½ medium under ripe banana (optional) ½ tsp each . . . . . . . vanilla, orange, walnut and almond extract 4 Ice cubes . . . . . . from filtered water lend all the ingredients first then add the whey powder and lightly pulse to B gently mix in the whey. Total: 390 calories; 22 g fat; 21 g carbs; 26 g protein For a fuller, nuttier taste, use more almond butter or a lower fat recipe, use less almond butter (1 Tbsp = 101 cal; 9g fat; 2g carbs; F 3g protein) or a lower carb (and fruitless) recipe, substitute ½ tsp banana extract for the F banana. (½ medium banana = 50 calories: 0g fat; 0g protein; (13g carbs) Mix a few drops of water with the extracts and let them sit for 30 minutes to evaporate the alcohol used to preserve them. ow you adjust your meals and food intake will depend on your individual H needs.
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You will be eating organic, unprocessed whole foods (steamed, sautĂŠed, baked, broiled, poached, but never fried), drinking filtered water, and taking the recommended supplements.
An adjunct exercise program is helpful to increase circulation and flush toxins, in addition to being part of a life-long, healthy lifestyle.
Some things to remember during your detoxification: Choose vegetables first. They provide fiber, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and at the same time will not cause fluctuations in blood sugar. Even fairly sweet vegetables like beets, have their place in a balanced dietary plan, because in moderation, they provide high fiber, necessary nutrients for methylation (necessary for many biochemical processes), gastrointestinal/regularity support, and help for the liver, a vital detoxification organ. When you are detoxing, it is optimal for you to achieve nutrient benefit with low to medium glycemic index vegetables, because they offer less of a demand on the blood sugar regulating processes. The Glycemic Index is a ranking of carbohydrate-containing foods, based on their immediate effect on blood sugar levels. High glycemic index foods release glucose into the bloodstream quickly, whereas low glycemic index foods release
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glucose gradually, maintaining a steady and even blood sugar level. While low glycemic carb foods turn to sugar more slowly than some other carbohydrates, they do still turn to sugar. Make sure you reach your minimum carbohydrate level, without overdoing carbs during your detox. Vegetables are still the best choice during detox, and the success of your program will depend on your choices. Some detox programs stress raw vegetables, however while it is OK to consume these occasionally, many people have trouble digesting raw foods. Lightly steaming for only 5-10 minutes is sufficient to soften the veggie, sterilize it and preserve most of the nutrients. During the first three days of your detox, however, when you are resting the gut, it is best to steam vegetables so that they are more easily assimilated.
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The Glycemic Index & Healthy Choices…. Loading up with fresh, organic vegetables is going to increase satiety and detox power, and decrease cravings for unhealthy food. For smart carbohydrate selection, the glycemic index (GI) can be helpful. The glycemic index (GI) is not the only thing to keep in mind when making healthy choices, and it doesn’t necessarily reflect a food’s value as a source of energy or nutrients. It can be useful, however, in determining which carbohydrate foods have less impact on blood sugar levels. Vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, grains and fruit are rated on the index by how quickly they turn to sugar in the blood. Remember that individuals will respond differently to different foods; blood sugar meters have been utilized to show that even low glycemic fruit, or even low glycemic beans may spike blood sugar in certain individuals. Insulin spurts will stop the detoxification process. Also, remember that if you are not getting the beneficial phytochemicals from fruit, it is even more crucial to substitute nutrient-packed cruciferous vegetables instead of filling that void with a food that does not offer as much nutritional power. A high GI number means the blood glucose response is fast and high. Glucose doesn’t take any energy of course to turn into glucose in the bloodstream, therefore, the glycemic index of glucose is 100, and other carbohydrate foods are compared to glucose for their index number. We’re looking for low numbers on the GI, because a slow and steady supply of glucose to the blood is better for blood sugar. Blood sugar regulation is extremely important during detox. Steady blood sugar helps to maintain normal insulin responses, increases satiety, prevents cravings, and avoids unnecessary stress on the liver (whose job it is to release stored glucose
when levels fall). You will not find meat or fish on GI lists, because they are not carbohydratecontaining foods. Beware that there are many different references to the GI, and even within lists, values will vary with brand, preparation, etc. http://www.ajcn. org/content/76/1/5/T1.expansion.html (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 76, No. 1, 5-56, 2002) links to a free copy of an article and one version of the index. Some values are estimated if they have not been studied. If you view the entire GI, keep in mind that a high fat content (even bad fat) can lower the GI of an unhealthy food such as ice cream. The point is that you want to be healthy AND low on the GI when choosing your foods, allowing smart decisions that maintain healthy insulin levels and satiety levels. A Low GI of 55 or less will include vegetables (always your first choice!), legumes, beans, whole grains, nuts (most will be in the 20’s on the index), and some fruits (whole). Some of the starchier vegetables can be higher (yams are in the 40’s). A Medium GI of 56–69 will include grain products (quick-cooking will always be higher than whole) and some starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes. A High GI of 70 or above will include bakery products, breads, rolls, bagels, etc., most dry breakfast cereals (corn flakes and granola will the highest), and are not detox choices. Some starchy vegetables, such as butternut squash, over 70, should be used sparingly, and root vegetables like potatoes (>80) or parsnips (97) should be used even more sparingly, and both should be balanced with lower glycemic index foods.
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Utilizing the Glycemic Index (GI) and common sense Vegetables: Vegetables: If you start with vegetables (organic) and build your meal around them, you are starting with a smart choice. Fresh is always best but use frozen next and never canned. Vegetables are an integral part of meal planning for nutrient and fiber content, helping to regulate blood sugar. Some vegetables (i.e. celery and lettuce greens) are so low GI they don’t rate on the GI. Most green vegetables, zucchini, eggplant, spaghetti squash, onions, garlic, cauliflower, sprouts, radishes, etc. will be 0-25. The important thing is that with few exceptions, vegetables (especially the cruciferous vegetables) will be very low glycemic choices and nutrient dense. Eat them steamed, or sautéed in olive oil. Other choices include broccoli, broccolini, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, asparagus, bok choy, garlic, jicama, leeks, onions,
mushrooms, cucumber, sprouts, artichokes, field greens, kale, romaine, spinach, beet greens, endive, dandelion, chard, mustard greens, etc… any healthy green. Colored salad leaves like radicchio are high in phytochemicals, and arugula is especially high in calcium. Avoid iceberg lettuce, it is heavily sprayed. Some of the starchier vegetables, such as yams, are in the 40’s, and potatoes are >80. Sweet potatoes (unrelated to yams) can vary from 40’s (boiled) to >90 (baked). Corn is upper 50’s, but it is more grain than vegetable, plus it is a common allergen. Butternut squash is a good source of vitamin C, potassium and manganese. It is high on the GI (>70). Pumpkins are 75. Beets are in the 60’s. These are good high nutrient foods that can be used in moderation and balanced with lower GI foods.
Legumes and beans: Legumes and beans, such as lentils, chickpeas, and soybeans, are below 30 on the GI. Split peas are 32, green peas 39, and black-eyed peas 42. Most
beans are 30’s, such as butter, pinto, haricot, and navy, with kidney beans at 28 and green beans at 20.
Grains: To give you an idea of how much rice can vary on the GI, rice can be over 90 (instant, white), 70 (non-instant white), 55 (wild or brown), or 40’s (long-grain). Oatmeal (not instant) is lower 50’s depending on the coarseness (steel cut are lower). Gluten-free pasta with maize starch (contains corn) is 50’s, Rice vermicelli is 58; whole meal spaghetti (contains gluten) is 37. A cup of cooked quinoa contains 25 grams of carbohydrates and has a GI of
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53, but the high fiber, protein and nutrient content make it a good choice, especially when balanced with vegetables as a side dish. Some claim quinoa is gluten-free and some claim it contains gluten (wheat protein). Quinoa is much higher in protein than rice. Amaranth is high glycemic index. It’s a good idea to stay gluten-free during detox.
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Seeds: Seeds: Sunflower seeds and sesame seeds are mid 30’s on the GI, but they are high in omega 6 fat. It is best to balance them, for example, with flax seeds. Flax seeds are 32 on the GI and full of fiber
and good omega 3 fatty acids. Sprinkling them on salads, vegetables, soups, fruit etc. can lower the GI of a meal.
Fruit: Use fresh fruit first (lower GI) before frozen, never canned. Cherries, grapefruit, prunes and unsweetened rhubarb are all in the 20’s; apples, pears and plums are in the 30’s. Green grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and tomatoes are 30’s, with blueberries at 40. Orange, tangerine, nectarine and peach are all low 40’s. Kiwi, apricot, black grapes, papaya, mango and ripe bananas average in the 50’s. Cantaloupe and melon are 60’s. An under ripe banana can be as low as 30 on the glycemic index, but an overripe banana can be Note that glycemic index numbers are compiled from a wide range of research labs, and often from more than one study (if they have not been studied, they are sometimes estimated). These numbers will be close but may not be identical to other glycemic index lists. The impact a food will have on the blood sugar depends on many factors such
over 70. Different sources cite the GI of pineapple from the 50’s to 66. As a rule, tropical fruit is higher on the GI, so concentrate on fruit with lower numbers. Watermelon is a high GI fruit (72), and is not the best choice for detox. Fruit juices do not contain the fiber of the whole fruit, and therefore are high GI and not good choices. Tomato juice is only 38 on the GI. Avocados contain good, monounsaturated fat (30 g fat) and fiber compared to a minimal amount of carbohydrate; they are estimated to be very low on the GI. as ripeness, cooking time, fiber and fat content, time of day, blood insulin levels, and recent activity. Use the Glycemic Index as just one of the many tools you have available to improve your control. Differentiating where low, medium and high glycemic values begin and end is arbitrary and commonly varies by author.
Additional tips in making choices from the index: Remember that the GI is not the only criteria when making carbohydrate choices. White bread is in the 80’s, and so is a baked potato, but the potato is glutenfree and contains some fiber and vitamin C, and if it is balanced with very low GI vegetables (and there is no sensitivity to night shade vegetables), then it is allowed if used very sparingly. Beets are high 50’s to 60 on the GI, but they offer fiber, high power nutrients, and they’re great for the liver and regularity. Use moderately with very low GI vegetables. Carrots can range from 20 raw (a good snack) to 90 cooked. The GI of a 150-g sweet potato, boiled with its skin for 30 minutes, is 46. That number rises to 94 if the same sweet potato is baked for 45 minutes. These dramatic differences come from the way the starches in sweet potatoes gelatinize during cooking. Even though most breads are very high GI (even whole wheat bread if it’s not coarse), coarse barley
bread, with 75% kernels, is only 29 on the GI index, giving you an idea of how much difference whole grain fiber can make. Buckwheat bread is 49 (buckwheat does not contain wheat, the name is misleading, but buckwheat breads can contain added wheat/gluten). Coarse gluten-free breads can be useful pre-detox to wean off a high carbohydrate diet; for detox, it is best to avoid breads and stick to more nutrient-dense, low GI foods. Most vegetables are high in soluble dietary fiber and extremely low on the GI (with exceptions noted above), which lowers the total GI of a meal. Remember that protein (like in the protein shakes) elicits glucagon, an opposing hormone to insulin, and can help balance the GI of a meal. A few teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice (can be mixed with water) can reduce the GI index by 20-40% (Sugiyama, M., et al. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2003;57:743-752.)
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Protein and Fat Choices When making smart protein and fat choices, there are factors to consider. Grabbing a burger from the local fast food restaurant and throwing away the bun may be a high protein choice on some fad diets,
but it is not a healthy choice for detox (it’s non- organic, laden with trans fats, contains hormones, etc.) In fact, keeping the body in balance requires everyday smart choices beyond detox. These are lifestyle choices.
Protein: Whenever possible, choose wild caught fish (preferably higher in omega 3 content) or organic free-range chicken (skinless). Salmon; trout; halibut; mahi mahi, etc.
Chicken, Cornish hen, turkey or ostrich. Lean game meat such as elk. Whey powder or amino acid supplement.
The standard method used to estimate minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in pounds by .37. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day.
Fat: (Good omega 3 fats are also provided in the daily fish oil supplement protocol). The best nuts are almonds and walnuts, high in alpha linolenic omega 3s; peanuts are not nuts, they are legumes. Olive oil, almond oil and coconut oil can be used for cooking. Never heat an oil till it smokes; if it does, throw it out. Walnut oil is 10% omega 3, and tastes good in shakes, salad dressings and foods. Coconut oil has saturated fat (which is much better than trans fat), and contains many health properties. Making your own salad dressing is best, but come as close as you can. Annie’s Naturals Organic Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette Dressing has 140 calories, 14 grams of good, organic fat, 0 protein and 0 carbs.
Organic salad dressings (limit vegetable oils, they are high in omega 6 fat) Sesame oil is omega 6, but small amounts lend big flavor. Fish oil, walnut oil, hempseed oil, flaxseed oil and black currant seed oil (do not heat any of these).
20% of the diet), and most people are lacking in omega 3 fatty acids. Salmon is high in omega 3’s. Seeds and seed butters, like tahini, can be used in moderation, but they are high in omega 6; it is better to concentrate on the fats we are low in (the omega 3’s.) Nut butters are more digestible than nuts; remember they are a concentrated source of calories.
We need essential fatty acids (minimum
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The Nutri-West Detoxification Cleansing System: The Nutri-West Detoxification Cleansing System is 21 days long, although once you’re trained into eating healthily, you will want to continue on your energizing path by maintaining the progress you have made. Where some cleanses are harsh and
restrictive, you should be able to easily transition to a healthier eating plan for life when you stay within the guidelines presented in this booklet for the Nutri-West Detoxification Cleansing System.
Adjusting the program: Depending on your state of sugar handling (many people experience dysregulation), your practitioner may adjust your macronutrient (protein, fat, carbohydrate) intake during detox, or order tests for you to determine your individual situation. A state of “reactive hypoglycemia” is actually common, and can be detected with blood tests looking at glucose levels over time, such as HgA1C, a
marker of glucose that has been elevated long enough to form an adduct with hemoglobin. (A single reading does not tell you if your blood sugar is fluctuating). Fluctuation values of glucose over time, or high levels of HgA1C, indicate an inability to handle sugar normally, and your program may be adjusted accordingly.
Hg1AC Blood Sugar Markers: When a blood test comes back with glucose
glycation and the measurement value is
values, it only measures what the glucose
known as HgA1c. As the average amount
values were for a fleeting moment in time.
of blood glucose increases, the glycated
It does not measure fluctuations in blood
hemoglobin increases in a predictable way.
sugar over a period of time. For instance, a
This serves as a marker for average blood
single reading of 89 may be in the normal
glucose levels over the previous months (prior
range, but it does not indicate whether the
to measurement). This way, fluctuating blood
blood sugar may have risen at another point
glucose levels that have risen long enough
in time. That is why it can be helpful to
to become glycated can be discovered. The
measure Hg1AC.
HgA1C test can be helpful in determining
Hg stands for hemoglobin, a blood protein.
individual blood sugar handling.
Hemoglobin combines with glucose in the blood in a non-enzymatic reaction called
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Keeping a journal: Keeping a journal helps your practitioner guide you along your path of detoxification. Physical symptoms alert us that an ingested food is causing inflammation. The journal helps to note reactions to certain foods, how often you are consuming certain foods, and whether or not cravings exist, which can
then be addressed. Modalities that increase toxin release include massage, infra-red sauna, yoga, stretching, dry brushing, deep breathing, trampoline (increases lymph flow) and acupuncture. Regular chiropractic care is essential.
Sample journal entry: What I ate today (and times): Monday:
Breakfast____; Lunch_____; Dinner______; Snacks_______________
Tuesday:
Breakfast____; Lunch_____; Dinner______; Snacks________________
Wednesday: Breakfast____; Lunch_____; Dinner______; Snacks________________ Thursday:
Breakfast____; Lunch_____; Dinner______; Snacks_______________
Friday:
Breakfast____; Lunch_____; Dinner______; Snacks_______________
Saturday:
Breakfast____; Lunch_____; Dinner______; Snacks_______________
Sunday:
Breakfast____; Lunch_____; Dinner______; Snacks_______________
How I felt today: Examples: Tired (or full of energy); Mentally clear (or brain fog); satisfied (or hungry).______________________________________________________ Any physical effects? Examples: Weight loss; gas/bloating; headaches; rashes; bowel movements._____________________________________________________________ Other detox modalities? Examples: Massage; sauna; yoga; etc._________________ Exercise: Type:________ How long?___________ Heart rate?__________________ Disclaimer: The statements made in this booklet have not been evaluated by the FDA. The nutritional information, suggestions, and research provided are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and should not be used as a substitute for sound medical advice. Please see your health care professional in all matters pertaining to your physical health. Do not attempt if pregnant or nursing.
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Days 1-3: It is important to take time to rest the gut. Remember that up to 70% of the body’s energy can be consumed with digestion, so you want to conserve energy for toxin removal and tissue repair. Many people will be advised to supplement with Total Probiotics (under additional help on the next page) to adequately rebuild the gut flora. During this time, it is best to concentrate on lightly steamed vegetables and protein shakes. Raw vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains, meat/fish are harder to digest, and are best worked in gradually and in small amounts on the fourth day of the cleanse. Some individuals may be required to continue to lightly steam all vegetables. How long you stay in the gut resting phase will depend on your practitioner’s recommendations; you may be required to refrain from grains for longer than 3 days. Wild long grain rice is one
of the best and most digestible grains, and fish/ chicken would be good digestible protein to ease into day 4. Note in your journal any symptoms that occur after eating certain foods as this may help your practitioner determine your course. It is important to consume at least three protein shakes a day (3 scoops each) for these three days to meet your protein requirements. The shake recipe on page 10 can be made without the nut butter and without the banana (if the banana is used, limit to ½ green banana a day). Water or herbal/decaf tea (green tea is best) can be used as a base instead of almond milk. If there is no sensitivity to nightshades, tomato juice may be used. It is 38 on the glycemic index. Low glycemic fruits, such as strawberries, can be used if appropriate for your sugar handling state.
Super veggie shake: Lightly blend one cup Knudsen’s organic low-sodium Very Veggie juice (88 mg lycopene) with ½ cup grated carrots, 2 Tbsp walnut oil, 3 scoops Total Green protein powder, and 1 Tbsp flaxseeds: The perfect
blend of smooth, nutty, and crunchy. This small amount of raw, grated carrot should be easily digested, however, one Hypo-D or two Total Enzymes can be taken before the shake to assist digestion.
Days 4-14: Slowly work in grains, legumes, and small amounts of nuts, sticking to the lower glycemic foods. Try to remain gluten-free for the detox; this will help you determine Post Detox if you have gluten sensitivities. Your practitioner will
advise on when to work in grains and legumes; if a paleo diet is recommended, google it on www. ThePaleoDiet.com to get an excellent book by Dr. Loren Cordain, who also has paleo recipe books available.
Days 15-21: Towards the end of the cleanse, you can slowly start to transition by allowing a modest amount of lean red meat (eg. buffalo) on the 21st day. See Post Detox instructions for how to work other foods back into the diet. What
foods to reintroduce and when to introduce them will depend on things like allergy test results and your practitioner’s advice. It may be possible for you to slowly start reintroducing at the tail end of the cleanse.
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What if you need additional help? Total TM:
A whole host of synergistic ingredients for homeostatic system balance are combined in this formula, including catechin extract, high fiber guggal lipid and apple pectin, cleansing dandelion, pH balancing glutamine, inositol, digestive enzymes, and many others, including the vitamins, minerals and nutrients used in the Kreb’s energy cycle.
DTX-A:
A comprehensive herbal tincture containing clover, cleavers, burdock root, garlic, wild indigo, yellow dock root, cayenne, butternut root bark, cascara sagrada bark, milk thistle, dandelion, echinacea purpurea, beet root, uva ursi, gotu kola, and blessed thistle. Easy to mix in water and easy to attain high compliance, DTX-A is a popular detox product.
Total Liver D-Tox: Contains glucuronic acid,
Supporting circulation is necessary to remove waste from cells. Blood delivers oxygen to cells, and in return it picks up waste products for removal.
Total Aluminum, Total Antimony, Total Arsenicum, Total Barium, Total Cadmium, Total Copper, Total Lead, Total Mercury, Total Niccolum, Total Radium, Total Thallium, Total Tin, Total Uranium and Met-Tox are homeopathic metals. Depending on the toxic assault, homeopathic metals can help the toxin mobilization process. Total Bromine and Total Chlorine are homeopathic halogens which aid in the detoxification of bromine and chlorine from the body.
liver, black currant seed oil, enzymes, lipoic acid, phosphatidyl choline, milk thistle, silymarin, garlic, beet, etc. Sometimes the liver needs some extra TLC, and Total Liver D-Tox focuses on phase I and phase II liver detox.
Chelation or binding of toxins and metals is key to detoxification. Includes EDTA, choline, inositol, beta sitosterol, garlic, and Irish moss (carrageenan) with synergistic nutrients and minerals.
Total Probiotics:
Core Level D-Tox and Whole System D-TX: Supporting a whole system approach to
Probiotics help to maintain regularity in the colon. They are also normally recommended in any detox program for rebuilding the gut flora population that has been diminished in a majority of people. Total Probiotics contains a wide variety of probiotics, along with minerals and enzymes in a plant fiber base.
Total Alpha Lipoic Acid:
Especially good at binding the sulfhydryl metals (mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium), lipoic acid also has sulfhydryl groups that can inactivate these compounds and render them harmless. This product also contains synergistic B vitamins and minerals.
Core Level Health Reserve:
A complete multi-vitamin and mineral formula to cover the bases.
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Total Niacin and Total Arginine:
Total Chelate:
detoxification, these products ramp up mobilization, binding and removal. Includes glandulars (adrenal, liver, stomach etc.), ox bile, montmorillinite, beet root, apple pectin, garlic, collinsonia, vitamin C, etc. and many other ingredients specific to each formula.
SOD Lozenge:
Superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase (two of the most powerful antioxidant enzymes in the body) in a pleasant tasting peppermint flavored lozenge.
Chewable C-500:
Vitamin C is an antioxidant and natural binder of toxins, metals and chemicals. Chewable C-500 has 500 mg. vitamin C, beta carotene and bioflavonoids.
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For Lunch:
Sample Day Menu You will need to tweak the samples according to your caloric needs, food sensitivities, exercise expenditure and practitioner recommendations. The sample day’s menu provides @ 1700 calories with a good balance of fat, carbohydrate and protein.
For Breakfast: he “Whey to Start” Shake T from page 10 1 tablet Complete Glutathione; 1 capsule Total Systemic D-Tox;
2 chewable Total Fiber tablets OR 1 D-Tox
Snacks throughout the day: Small handful of walnuts o ne cup homemade chicken vegetable soup ½ cup baby carrots ½ avocado 2 chewable Total Fiber tablets OR 1 D-Tox with one of the snacks
For Dinner: 3 oz. wild salmon, sautéed in olive oil (flavored olive oils can add taste), with 1 crushed garlic clove, ½ tsp Italian seasoning herbs, 3 medium shallots (sliced), ¼ cup white wine (the alcohol will evaporate during cooking), and 2 oz. shiitake mushrooms. Add bibb lettuce in the last 3 minutes of cooking. S erve over one medium, cooked spaghetti squash, scooped out so that it resembles noodles in consistency
The “Day-break Salad” aby spinach leaves, topped B with any or all of the following: ung bean sprouts, shredded m red cabbage, sliced jicama, cucumber, chives, and broccoli slaw (comes packaged from the grocery store) ( All of the above can be used liberally). s mall handful sliced almonds & a sprinkle of flax seeds 5 oz. boneless skinless organic turkey breast, sauteed
Dressing: Romaine lettuce with unlimited veggies and 1 Tbsp. Annie’s low fat gingerly vinaigrette dressing tablet Complete Glutathione; 1 1 capsule Total Systemic D-Tox;
Tbs. extra virgin olive oil, ½ ½ Tbs. balsamic vinegar, lemon juice to taste (add ¼ tsp Dijon mustard for an extra zing!)
2 chewable Total Fiber tablets OR 1 D-Tox fiber tablet
tablet Complete 1 Glutathione; 1 capsule Total Systemic D-Tox;
2 capsules Complete Omega 3 Essentials
2 capsules Complete Omega 3 Essentials
½ cup of cherries or ½ an apple
Side: cup cooked long grain wild ½ rice
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The Nutri-West Detoxification Cleansing System: Increasing your chances for success: Choices will determine your success on the program. Enjoy a variety of acceptable foods. Build colorful salads with greens and veggies first, then add approximately a 3-5 oz. serving (palm size) of protein, and balance with good fat by adding something like nuts or
avocado. Eat low glycemic vegetables liberally throughout the day to ease hunger and maintain blood sugar. Stock your pantry with healthy food and throw out unhealthy items; interfering with your health becomes more expensive than discarding temptations.
Determine your goals: If weight loss is your goal: Keep in mind that if one of the goals is weight loss, fat is the easiest place to cut calories. One gram of fat = 9 calories per gram, vs. protein or carbohydrate, which = 4 calories per gram. Stay within the guidelines for minimal caloric intake. Balance: On the days using the shake with high fat (nut butter), have a low fat protein for dinner. On days with fruit shakes, have salmon (fatty fish) for dinner. Snack on veggies instead of high fat/caloric nuts. Soup CAN be good food. The right organic soup will provide low calorie protein, fat, and carbs. Research has shown that soup can satiate better than the same amount of calories ingested as solid food & water. Homemade is best! Start with an organic chicken broth in the crockpot and add the organic chicken with lots of healthy veggies, seasoning with garlic, onion and herbs. When the soup has stewed long enough, take a portion of it and blend in the blender, adding back to the soup mixture for texture. Post detox you can add soy-based miso (there are different varieties) for soup flavoring – a little goes a long way!
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Fresh herbs and spices can add zest and flavor to any meal; lemon fools the taste buds into thinking they’ve tasted salt. Start your meals with brightly colored vegetables and greens, then build by adding a protein portion size of 3-5 oz, and a dressing or homemade rue recipe, sticking to the lower glycemic foods for the carb component. Instead of high fat sauces, try making rues (white sauces) from olive oil, rice flour, and organic chicken broth, adding spices and veggies for seasoning as you go along. Pomegranate berries are high on the glycemic index, however they are potent phytochemical blockbusters, and just a few can flavor a salad or a shake and still pack a nutritional punch! Shop around the perimeter of the store where the fresh vegetable, protein, and fruit sources are, and not in the aisles where the pre-packaged food abounds. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of filtered water a day to flush toxins and hydrate tissues.
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Post Detox: Congratulations! You have completed 21 days of The Nutri-West Detoxification Cleansing System, and taken the first step in maintaining your progress for life. The system is structured so that your body is now trained to appreciate flavors, textures, and nutrients of REAL food, not pre-packaged plastic man-made foods that we were not engineered to eat. For optimal results, continue to keep your healthy eating habits, increasing your energy and vitality, and slowly working in organic red meats, dairy products, soy products, wheat-containing items and some of the higher glycemic foods (in moderation, and based on practitioner recommendations). If you have had food allergies identified, or you experienced reactions, some foods may be permanently off the list.
the toxic burden that has been impeding your health and energy, you will want to continue with the guidelines provided here in this booklet.
Don’t add them all back in at once; in fact, if you only add one category every few days, you will be able to listen to your body tell you if there is a sensitivity to any of these foods. Symptoms that may arise after reintroducing a food, if one has allergies/sensitivities may include fatigue, joint pain, sinus congestion and general malaise, amongst others. See your practitioner for any symptoms that arise.
Hopefully the protein shakes remain part of the regular diet, as they serve to provide protein, necessary nutrients, and healthful, detoxifying phytochemicals that refresh and revitalize the body every day, not just when detox is “put on the calendar”. See your practitioner for an individualized daily supplement plan that will prevent toxins from accumulating in the first place, and that will keep you feeling your best. A daily example would be: Three Core Level Health Reserve, two Complete Omega 3 Essentials, two Total Probiotics, one Total Systemic D-Tox, and one Total Green or Complete Whey-G protein shake.
Processed, refined, high fat/calorie, fast food choices should be history! No more soda, artificial sweeteners, and toxic insults to bog you down. The ultimate long term success of your program will depend on the choices you make AFTER the cleanse. Once you have eliminated
Note that caloric analyses are not exact values, and may vary in the total calories tallied when fat, carbohydrate and protein grams are totaled. Like the glycemic index, it is intended to be used only as a guide. The sample day’s menu presented here in this guide provides approximately 1700 calories with a good balance of fat, carbohydrate and protein. It is sufficient for a medium built female who is conducting mild exercise for ½ hr. to 1 hr. a day. A male, for instance, would need to add calories to the menu, even if the intent is weight balance.
Making this a way of life is a commitment to re-energizing permanently!
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