10-DAY GREEN SMOOTHIE CLEANSE

It's also easy to add superfoods, like maca or acai berries,

to blenders as they will be blended through very evenly.

THE PROTEIN MYTH

Green smoothies that consist of 40 percent greens are a
great source of protein. Greens provide protein in the form
of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. These are CHAPTER THREE
easier for the body to utilize than complex proteins like
those found in meats and other animal products. Greens Getting Prepared
supply ample amounts of amino acids, which provide us

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with all the protein we need. re you ready for one of the biggest challenges
When one eats foods that contain proteins, the digestive of your life? The 10-Day Green Smoothie
system has to break down the proteins into individual Cleanse will challenge you spiritually, mental-
amino acids in order for the body to utilize them. The pro- ly, and physically. It will transform your life in so many
teins found in animal products are extremely difficult to P'-"11 ivc ways. You will learn so much about yourself and
digest, and after being cooked, they're even harder for the )'(1ur eating habits. You will also learn to have a better rela-
body to break down and utilize. The body spends so much tionship with food. The only way to attain a healthy rela-
energy breaking down these proteins into amino acids that tio11.,hip with food is to learn to love it and ensure that the
much of their nutritional value is rendered invaluable to food you put into your body loves you back: it fuels you,
the body. nourishes you, and supports your optimal health and vital-
If you feel you need additional protein because of a ity. During the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, you will
Kl\t' your body healthy, nutrient-rich foods that make you
heavy workout, feel free to add protein powder in your
blender to add to your green smoothie. feel :llive! Know that there will be times when you feel
lr11strated or feel like giving up, but if you stick with it,
re 111r body will reward you for your efforts. You will be
truly amazed at the results!
The first four days will be the most challenging part ofyour
nperience. As your body adjusts from receiving its calories
from whole foods, to the blended, nutrient-rich green
.-.moothies, it will initially crave what you were used to eat-
ing. T his is normal so allow your body to adjust during the

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first four days even though you may feel uncomfortable at ire pretty difficult to remove; in fact, they usually can't be
times. After the first few days, your body will become sat- 1111 ived by simply washing them. You need to purchase
isfied with the green smoothies and the amazing nutrients l)Cl:ia l cleansers from health food stores. Be sure to rinse
in them. You will begin to feel energized and healthy, lht• produce after you scrub off the wax. You can also
maybe for the first time in years. rctlucc the toxic content of fruits and vegetables by soaking
Because you are eating only blended foods (green Intl scrubbing them in a tub of 10 percent white vinegar
smoothies), raw fruits and vegetables, and raw unsalted llltl then washing them off with water.
nuts and seeds, you digestive system has to do less work. It is important to use spring or purified water in your
This gives your body a chance to cleanse, heal and do some tcrCl' ll smoothies. Another option is alkaline water, which
much needed repair work. lld!. in detoxification and better hydration. Tap water is not

What to Include in Your Green Smoothie retommended for use.

For the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, the only Preparing for Day 1
acceptable foods to add in your smoothies are green leafy Before you begin, it is important to get mentally pre-
vegetables, fruits and water. Please do not add any starchy p1m·d for your new journey. Each day, remind yourself of
vegetables such as sweet potatoes, beets, carrots or any 1hc wonderful benefits of the 10-day cleanse. Tell yourself
other vegetables that are not leafy greens. Fruit is normal- 1h111 you can do this and look forward to improving your
ly digested quickly, but when it's mixed with other starchy 1wr~ry and health in ways you never thought possible.
vegetables, the stomach will let the fruit sit while it digests
lkgin each morning by drinking a few glasses of water
the other foods that are in there. The fruit will begin to
10 rl· plcnish what was lost overnight. Follow with a cup of
ferment which causes gas and bloating. To avoid this, only detox tea which will provide cleansing support for your
add green leafy veggies, fruits and water in the green
livl·r and kidneys. Feel free to add stevia, a natural sweet-
smoothies during the 10-day cleanse. lll'r, to your detox tea to enhance the taste. It is very
Be sure to only use the darker varieties of green leafy Important to drink a lot of water each day during the
vegetables as they provide chlorophyll and other important dt·;msc. Staying hydrated will help your body flush away
nutrients. Some examples of dark, leafy greens are kale, llw toxins that it releases during the cleansing process.
chard, spinach, baby salad greens, arugula, romaine lettuce, Fn·quent urination and bowel movements should be
dandelion greens, beet greens, and collard greens. Organic ''"llt'ctcd during the first few days of the 10-day cleanse.
produce is superior and important to use during the
T1ke Your Measurements and Photos
cleanse. If you can't find organic fruits and vegetables,
wash off the pesticides and waxes as best you can. Waxes Weigh yourself and take your measurements (bust,
w•mt, and hips), and record these numbers along with the
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date. Some people will lose more weight while others will 20 ounces frozen blueberries
lose more inches, so you want to measure both! The
15 ounces frozen strawberries
majority of you (80%) will lose 10 to 15 pounds in 10 days
on the full cleanse. 10 ounces frozen mixed berries
Next, take photos of your entire body and of your face J 6 ounces of mango chunks
close-up. This will enable you to see the physical changes 3 bananas
that take place. Many times you will see a big difference in I1 1 bunch kale
the whites of your eyes, along with less dark circles and
20 ounces spinach
puffiness. This way you can monitor your progress not
just by the weight on the scale but how you look and feel J 20 ounces spring mix greens
overall. [I Stevia sweetener (packets)
This isn't just about weight loss ... It's about getting Bag of ground flaxseeds (often in vitamin section)
healthy. So you want to monitor your energy, digestion, Fruit and veggies of your choice to munch on
moods, mental clarity, and radiance of your skin! Get both (such as apples, carrots, celery, etc.)
the health and weight loss benefit! Don 't let the scale
Raw or unsalted nuts and seeds to snack on
become your enemy. Remember, weight loss can be up and
down during a detox. But in the end, you'll still lose. Detox tea (by Triple Leaf or Yogi brands)
l Sea salt (or any uniodized sea salt)
The Shopping List
OPTIONA L: Non-dairy/plant-based protein
I recommend buying fruits and veggies for five days at a powder, such as RAW Protein by Garden of
time, so expect to shop twice during the ten-day cleanse. Life or SunWarrior protein
Here you'll see two lists-one for the first five days and the
other for the final five days of the cleanse. Food for the Last Five Days

These lists assume you will follow the ten official Green 20 ounces frozen mango chunks
Smoothie Cleanse recipes found in chapter 4. 20 ounces frozen peaches
Food for the First Five Days 20 ounces frozen pineapple chunks

:: 6 apples 10 ounces frozen mixed berries

D 1 bunch grapes
, 6 ounces frozen blueberries

r 20 ounces frozen peaches I 6 ounces frozen strawberries

2 apples

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5 bananas
1 bunch kale
20 ounce s spinac h
o 20 ounce s spring mix greens
J Fruit and veggies of your choice to munch
on (such as apples, carrots , celery, etc.) CHAP TE R FO UR
l Raw or unsalte d nuts and seeds to snack on
How to Do the 10- Day Gree n
Smoothie Cleanse

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0-Day Green Smoot hie Cleanse is a truly
th-transformi ng experience. You can choose
o a full cleanse or a modified cleanse.
'I 'he full cleanse consists of three smoothies, snacks, and
W\lll'r/ tea for the entire ten days. This will provid e the
lll••'>l health and weight-loss benefits, with an expected
weight loss betwe en ten and fifteen pounds.
I 'he modified cleanse consists of two green smoot hies
(om· for breakfast and one for lunch) , with one
health y
1111:.il for dinner, snacks, and water/ tea. The one health y
111f·;il a day may consis t of a salad, sautee d veggies, fish or
• hH·kcn (grilled or baked).
I he modifi ed cleanse is a good plan with tremen dous
he.11th benefits from the nutrie nt-rich smoothies. Weigh t
"'"' may not be as drama tic, but you can expect to still lose
111·1ween five and ten pounds in the ten days. The modifi
ed
1 ll'.1nsc was design ed for those unwill
ing or unable to stick
\\ 11 h the full cleanse for ten days. It is also great for those
who are not lookin g to lose a lot of weigh t but simply

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