Every few months, it is a good idea to take a short break from our regular eating habits and instead go for cleansing foods and drinks. This allows the digestive system and detoxification organs a much needed break. If one is not suffering from any chronic illnesses, short cleanses like these are very beneficial to reset the natural rhythms of the body. If one is having chronic health conditions, than a much longer and intense cleanse might be required.

Following is a simple to follow "3 Day Quick Cleanse" protocol which most folks should be able to do.

7 AM: Apple Cider Vinegar Drink:

10 Oz warm water, 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon raw – unfiltered honey (Optional), juice of half small lemon. Mix well and drink within 5 minutes.

8 AM: 12 Oz Green cleansing juice:

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, 4 celery sticks, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1 medium granny smith apple, ½ lemon and ½ inch ginger root. Run all of them through the juicer. If you have a slow juicer e.g. kuvings, omega etc, you can store this juice for up-to 36 hours.

OR

16 oz Green smoothie

Ingredients:

10 oz water, 1 medium banana or 1 large pear, 2 big handful spinach or chopped kale, 1 cup blue berries, 1 teaspoon flax seeds (if planning to drink right away as the flax seeds will thicken the smoothie over time). Blend all of them together for 25 -30 seconds. You can store this smoothie for 12 hrs in a glass jar.

11 AM: Fruits.

Nice big bowl of fruits. choose from following (water melon, peaches, berries, papayas, grapes, and, pears. Choose ones that you haven't used in smoothie. It could be one fruit or a mix of multiple fruits.

1:00 PM - A large salad (No nuts, olive oil, avocados, or store bought dressing). You can use as many of the following as you wish: Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce leaves (arugula recommended), beets, carrots, radishes, peppers.

Or

A big bowl of Steamed vegetables of your choice. You can also combine salad and steamed vegetables as well.

5 PM: 12 Oz Green cleansing juice: Same as in the morning

7 PM: Dinner (Keep this meal light and only have it if feeling hungry). Choose any one of the following options.

A. Mixed Vegetable soup e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIImT20K2i0&t=14s

B. Vegetable Lentil Soup (Add lots of different vegetables - avoid white potatoes). Use You tube for Oil free recipes - There are a lot of good ones.

C. Oil / Ghee Free Vegetable Kitchri (Add lots of different vegetables such as peas, cabbage, carrots etc)

D. Steamed Vegetables / Sweet Potato - You can add seasonings of your choice.

Note: Sip on warm lemon throughout the day.