Detox Week 1

So I convinced my mother-in-law to do a cleanse with me this month following the guidelines from Whole Living magazine's 2012 and 2013 Action Plans. It's something I have wanted to do for a long time, but I have also been pregnant or nursing for a long time. :) As we approach the end of our first week, I feel energized! However, that's not to say there weren't some rough days. I definitely experienced fatigue, headaches, and bloating. Also, the food preparation is pretty time consuming and I've easily doubled my weekly grocery bill! I'm planning to stick with it, though. The menu for the first week consists of fruits, vegetables, lentils, nuts, seeds, oils and seasonings. And processed food or beverages, added sugar, dairy, gluten, caffeine, and alcohol are off-limits throughout the 21 day detox. Picky-Eater Husband has been drinking the breakfast smoothies and eating the dinners as a side dish to some kind of meat. Fickle-Toddler has eaten just about everything along with meat, dairy, and gluten free grains. Here are the recipes I loved from this week. Enjoy!

BREAKFAST
Carrot, Mango, and Herb Smoothie
http://www.wholeliving.com/152126/7-detox-smoothies/@center/152870/2012-whole-living-action-plan#104249

Orange-Berry Smoothie
http://www.wholeliving.com/152126/7-detox-smoothies/@center/152870/2012-whole-living-action-plan#53868


LUNCH
Roasted Beets on Greens
http://www.wholeliving.com/216567/roasted-beets-greens

Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
http://www.wholeliving.com/151379/spiced-butternut-squash-and-apple-soup?czone=wellness/mmxii-action-plan/week-one&center=152870&gallery=152235&slide=152146

Sweet Potato, Celery, and Apple Salad
http://www.wholeliving.com/151696/sweet-potato-celery-and-apple-salad?czone=wellness/mmxii-action-plan/week-one&center=152870&gallery=152235&slide=152159

Roasted Garlic and Beet Soup
http://www.wholeliving.com/151384/roasted-garlic-and-beet-soup?czone=wellness/mmxii-action-plan/week-one&center=152870&gallery=152235&slide=152199

Kale Slaw with Red Cabbage and Carrots
http://www.wholeliving.com/151383/kale-slaw-carrots-and-peppers?czone=wellness/mmxii-action-plan/week-one&center=152870&gallery=152235&slide=152139

Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
http://www.wholeliving.com/216569/red-lentil-and-sweet-potato-stew


DINNER
Lentil Salad
http://www.wholeliving.com/216351/french-lentil-salad

Cauliflower "Rice" Stir Fry
http://www.wholeliving.com/216566/cauliflower-rice-stir-fry

Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomato
http://www.wholeliving.com/151701/avocado-bell-pepper-and-tomatoes

Roasted Peppers, Cauliflower and Almonds
http://www.wholeliving.com/151702/roasted-peppers-cauliflower-and-almonds

Roasted Portobellos with Kale
http://www.wholeliving.com/216568/roasted-portobellos-kale


SNACK
Minty Pea Dip
http://www.wholeliving.com/151442/minty-pea-dip