Greetings Divas!
Here's a common question I get from breakfast lovers...
What do detox diet diva's eat for breakfast?!
Now I realize my answer may startle some of you because yes most of us were raised eating the standard American diet (SAD) so we consumed HIGHLY acidic foods to start our day such as high sugar fruits and juices (oranges, orange juice), and sugary breakfast cereals (in fact my favorite was lucky charms), perhaps you had eggs and bacon?
Well, I'm here to tell you there is nothing truly more energizing and satisfying (once you get used to it!) than the Zippy Breakfast...
The Zippy Breakfast was created by Shelley Young, author of Back to the House of Health 2. And here it is...any healthy warm whole grain (quinoa or buckwheat are great choices) add some avocado and tomato. Toss in other favorite veggies you have on hand. Drizzle with oh so good for you flax seed oil or other Udo's oil blend, and top with a squeeze of lemon, Bragg's Liquid Aminos and wha la! Your tummy will be satisfied for many hours. You just gotta try it.
Now, for those who prefer the lighter side of breakfast I recommend you try simply eating a nice juicy grapefruit along with a handful of raw almonds (that have been soaked). Or, you can warm a sprouted grain tortilla in the oven and spread some raw almond butter on top and roll. Now that's one of my favorites.
And, as always remember to hydrate with your super greens and/or alkalized water! Start early!
Cheers to your new breakfast of champions!
-Dawn
contact me at: www.detoxdietdivas.com
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Thursday, May 24th, -- The Number 1 Thing to lose Weight TODAY.
Greetings Divas,
Ah, it's a great day in Austin, Texas. My daughter, Lilli, really thinks it rocks because it's the last day of school (she's in 3rd grade). I kinda like the idea too because it will save me an hour every morning with our getting out the door strategies!
So, I started writing a special report today and I want to share what I have thus far. I'd love to hear your feedback:
The question I am most frequently asked is: “what it the number 1 thing I can do to lose weight today? My prompt response is: drink massive amounts of good water!
Here’s the thing: the human body is 70% water. Therefore you have roughly 10-13 gallon you’re carrying around with you. The average adult loses in the neighborhood of 2 ½ to 3 liters of water a day via moving, sweating, elimination, respiration and sleeping. If this fluid is not replaced the body becomes dehydrated.
The first kicker about dehydration is: mild dehydration will slow down metabolism by up to 3 percent. And that’s mild dehydration! Many people are chronically dehydrated. In fact, one study suggests that up to 75% of the American population is chronically dehydrated – not getting the recommended eight, 8 ounce glasses of water per day.
There is another danger to dehydration that occurs and this one is a subtle foe because when we allow our body’s to become chronically dehydrated we’re often out of touch with our body signals. Thus people often interpret thirst desires as hunger pangs and we eat food rather than simply taking in water!
More to come...
have a great day Divas. Can you add on one huge glass of water to your day? See how you feel!
My best to you,
Dawn
www.detoxdietdivas.com
Ah, it's a great day in Austin, Texas. My daughter, Lilli, really thinks it rocks because it's the last day of school (she's in 3rd grade). I kinda like the idea too because it will save me an hour every morning with our getting out the door strategies!
So, I started writing a special report today and I want to share what I have thus far. I'd love to hear your feedback:
Special Report:
What is the Number 1 Thing You Can Do Today to Lose Weight FAST?
The question I am most frequently asked is: “what it the number 1 thing I can do to lose weight today? My prompt response is: drink massive amounts of good water!
Here’s the thing: the human body is 70% water. Therefore you have roughly 10-13 gallon you’re carrying around with you. The average adult loses in the neighborhood of 2 ½ to 3 liters of water a day via moving, sweating, elimination, respiration and sleeping. If this fluid is not replaced the body becomes dehydrated.
The first kicker about dehydration is: mild dehydration will slow down metabolism by up to 3 percent. And that’s mild dehydration! Many people are chronically dehydrated. In fact, one study suggests that up to 75% of the American population is chronically dehydrated – not getting the recommended eight, 8 ounce glasses of water per day.
There is another danger to dehydration that occurs and this one is a subtle foe because when we allow our body’s to become chronically dehydrated we’re often out of touch with our body signals. Thus people often interpret thirst desires as hunger pangs and we eat food rather than simply taking in water!
More to come...
have a great day Divas. Can you add on one huge glass of water to your day? See how you feel!
My best to you,
Dawn
www.detoxdietdivas.com
Friday, May 18, 2007
Friday, May 18th, 2007 Spring Cleaning Continued!
Happy Friday Divas!
On Tuesday we talked about what to get rid of while we're spring cleaning. Now, let's talk about the fun stuff: what do you put in?!
We're going to load up on foods that are alive, have high water content and oxygen. These are what our sweet little cells have been wanting for a very long time. All three of these aspects create what we call "Alkalizing foods"- and Alkalizing Foods get rid of that nasty over acidic condition that's been holding fat cells captive. It's time to free the FAT CELLS!
We'll look at 5 Main Alkalizing categories along with some great choices you can include in your Spring Cleaning Diet.
Vegetables...Cucumbers, Lettuce, Broccoli, Celery, Spinach, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Bell Peppers (all should be fresh or very lightly steamed)
Fruit...Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Tomato, Avocado
Fats...Flax Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Grape seed Oil,
Proteins...Tofu,Raw Almonds and Almond Butter (ooh,my favorite), Pumpkin Seeds (raw), fresh wild salmon
Grains...Sprouted grain tortillas (Ezekiel has some great ones) buckwheat, spelt, brown rice, Quinoa
For a detailed list of Alkaline Acidic foods check out the chart on my website: http://www.detoxdietdiva.com/articles.php
Next time we're going to deliver several awesome recipes - you won't want to miss.
To your health and extreme happiness!
Dawn
Dawn Sanders - The Detox Diet Diva
On Tuesday we talked about what to get rid of while we're spring cleaning. Now, let's talk about the fun stuff: what do you put in?!
We're going to load up on foods that are alive, have high water content and oxygen. These are what our sweet little cells have been wanting for a very long time. All three of these aspects create what we call "Alkalizing foods"- and Alkalizing Foods get rid of that nasty over acidic condition that's been holding fat cells captive. It's time to free the FAT CELLS!
We'll look at 5 Main Alkalizing categories along with some great choices you can include in your Spring Cleaning Diet.
Vegetables...Cucumbers, Lettuce, Broccoli, Celery, Spinach, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Bell Peppers (all should be fresh or very lightly steamed)
Fruit...Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Tomato, Avocado
Fats...Flax Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Grape seed Oil,
Proteins...Tofu,Raw Almonds and Almond Butter (ooh,my favorite), Pumpkin Seeds (raw), fresh wild salmon
Grains...Sprouted grain tortillas (Ezekiel has some great ones) buckwheat, spelt, brown rice, Quinoa
For a detailed list of Alkaline Acidic foods check out the chart on my website: http://www.detoxdietdiva.com/articles.php
Next time we're going to deliver several awesome recipes - you won't want to miss.
To your health and extreme happiness!
Dawn
Dawn Sanders - The Detox Diet Diva
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Spring Cleaning!
Hello Divas -- Ah, May sounds like a wonderful month to do some house cleaning. Once the lazy days of summer come creeping in we may not feel like exerting so much energy, so let's get into action NOW!
The best news is this house cleaning will sky rocket your weight loss plan into a new dimension. No doubt.
So hold on Divas!
Are you with me? Two weeks - you can do it right? Great!
First and foremost we must extract acidic foods from our diet...
What acidic foods need to go first? Here's the list of highly acidic items to give up during our spring cleaning:
1. Coffee - Yes, that means with caf and without. Doesn't matter. Oh yes, this includes black tea. (Herbal tea is fine but in moderation - I really want you to focus your fluids on Alkaline water intake - more on that later)
2. Sugar! That's all forms including honey, agave xylitol, anything ending in "ose"... Now, cheer up there are two sweetners that are alkalizing - Stevia and Chicory.
3. Processed foods - foods made with white flour, anything in a can, iodized salt (buy some yummy mineral salt such as Real Salt - it's amazing.
4. Sodas, Diet Drinks, juices, seltzer, sparkling water...
5. Meat -- All
6. Acidic Condiments: Soy Sauce, Mustard, Miso, Ketchup, Salad dressing with Vinegar, Mayonaise,
7. Peanut Butter or peanuts (substitute Raw Almond Butter - it's fabulous, raw almonds and raw pine nuts make great substitues)
8. Beer,Wine or any liquor - Hugely acidic!
9. Wheat - there are wonderful Sprouted grain tortillas you may enjoy.
10. Most Fruits - Exceptions include: grapefruit, lemons, limes and dried figs.
Stay tuned for more on our Spring Cleaning series. And please email me if you have any questions: dawn@detoxdietdivas.com
The best news is this house cleaning will sky rocket your weight loss plan into a new dimension. No doubt.
So hold on Divas!
Are you with me? Two weeks - you can do it right? Great!
First and foremost we must extract acidic foods from our diet...
What acidic foods need to go first? Here's the list of highly acidic items to give up during our spring cleaning:
1. Coffee - Yes, that means with caf and without. Doesn't matter. Oh yes, this includes black tea. (Herbal tea is fine but in moderation - I really want you to focus your fluids on Alkaline water intake - more on that later)
2. Sugar! That's all forms including honey, agave xylitol, anything ending in "ose"... Now, cheer up there are two sweetners that are alkalizing - Stevia and Chicory.
3. Processed foods - foods made with white flour, anything in a can, iodized salt (buy some yummy mineral salt such as Real Salt - it's amazing.
4. Sodas, Diet Drinks, juices, seltzer, sparkling water...
5. Meat -- All
6. Acidic Condiments: Soy Sauce, Mustard, Miso, Ketchup, Salad dressing with Vinegar, Mayonaise,
7. Peanut Butter or peanuts (substitute Raw Almond Butter - it's fabulous, raw almonds and raw pine nuts make great substitues)
8. Beer,Wine or any liquor - Hugely acidic!
9. Wheat - there are wonderful Sprouted grain tortillas you may enjoy.
10. Most Fruits - Exceptions include: grapefruit, lemons, limes and dried figs.
Stay tuned for more on our Spring Cleaning series. And please email me if you have any questions: dawn@detoxdietdivas.com
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Greetings Divas!
Let's talk about coffee. I used to absolutely adore meeting friends at the local coffee house for a nice cup of latte, or expresso/americano. You get the idea. Now, truth is, sometimes I simply drank too much caffeine and that put a damper on my day - but oh well. I was in a fantasy most of the time just hoping for that perfect cup.
Until I took a trip to the pH Miracle Center and went through detox because there's no way you're gonna get a drop of coffee at that place. Then I learned WHY they don't serve coffee or black tea for that matter. And let me tell you why...
Coffee with cream and sugar has a pH of 4.0 - that is 1,00 times as acidic as distilled water! Black coffee is slightly better with a pH of 5.0. Coffee contributes to keeping your acidic fat cells firmly in place. It's time to let go of the coffee Divas. You may want to start by cutting back a little every week until you are ready to experience the extraordinary benefits of living without coffee. And you know Divas - coffee is not good for the skin. It's tremendously dehydrating.
My suggestion: Try experimenting with herbal teas. You can add stevia and soy cream to give it more flavor too.
Truthfully, I never thougth I could do it - and it stuns me that I don't miss it a bit. The more alkaline my body gets the more I crave foods/drinks that hydrate.
That's all for today! Wishing you great health...
Let's talk about coffee. I used to absolutely adore meeting friends at the local coffee house for a nice cup of latte, or expresso/americano. You get the idea. Now, truth is, sometimes I simply drank too much caffeine and that put a damper on my day - but oh well. I was in a fantasy most of the time just hoping for that perfect cup.
Until I took a trip to the pH Miracle Center and went through detox because there's no way you're gonna get a drop of coffee at that place. Then I learned WHY they don't serve coffee or black tea for that matter. And let me tell you why...
Coffee with cream and sugar has a pH of 4.0 - that is 1,00 times as acidic as distilled water! Black coffee is slightly better with a pH of 5.0. Coffee contributes to keeping your acidic fat cells firmly in place. It's time to let go of the coffee Divas. You may want to start by cutting back a little every week until you are ready to experience the extraordinary benefits of living without coffee. And you know Divas - coffee is not good for the skin. It's tremendously dehydrating.
My suggestion: Try experimenting with herbal teas. You can add stevia and soy cream to give it more flavor too.
Truthfully, I never thougth I could do it - and it stuns me that I don't miss it a bit. The more alkaline my body gets the more I crave foods/drinks that hydrate.
That's all for today! Wishing you great health...
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Hello Detox Diet Divas - (or could I shorten that to DD Divas?)
Just returned home from my morning ritual of going to the gym and ensuring my daily allotment of sweat! Yes indeed sweating is absolutely one of the most fabulous things you can do to get those nasty acids out of our bodies. When you move your body to the point where it breaks a sweat you're promoting pumping of the lymphatic system which gets rid of toxins and acid wastes from the tissue and the fluids of the body. So bottom line - you just gotta sweat!
Of course you're probably aware of the myriad of additional benefits to exercise such as being tremendous for the heart, bones, joints, muscles and it certainly has been known to enhance the mood. And - yes, it does burn calories however the Divas don't count calories, thus this takes a lower ranking. The sweat benefit is still King - oh, I mean Queen.
Tomorrow we'll talk a little more about exercise. You have to exercise right or you could actually make your body MORE acidic.... stay tuned.
Just returned home from my morning ritual of going to the gym and ensuring my daily allotment of sweat! Yes indeed sweating is absolutely one of the most fabulous things you can do to get those nasty acids out of our bodies. When you move your body to the point where it breaks a sweat you're promoting pumping of the lymphatic system which gets rid of toxins and acid wastes from the tissue and the fluids of the body. So bottom line - you just gotta sweat!
Of course you're probably aware of the myriad of additional benefits to exercise such as being tremendous for the heart, bones, joints, muscles and it certainly has been known to enhance the mood. And - yes, it does burn calories however the Divas don't count calories, thus this takes a lower ranking. The sweat benefit is still King - oh, I mean Queen.
Tomorrow we'll talk a little more about exercise. You have to exercise right or you could actually make your body MORE acidic.... stay tuned.
Friday, May 4, 2007
It's Friday! May 4, 2007
Greetings Divas!
Today I want to talk about an aspect of the Detox Diet that I've not dwelled upon, however in light of my personal life experiences of late, I think the timing is right. The Diva topic of the day is STRESS! Yes, and you may wonder, what does stress have to do with weight loss?
More than you probably ever imagined.
Stress creates ACID! And here's the thing about acid (many of you have probably read this on my website)...however this is big. And this is the tidbit of info that changed my life forever: When your body is over-acidic, as most are, it will stuff excess acid into fat cells as a storage facility. Now, some acids are escorted out of the body - but Divas - most acids are stored in fat cell. Yes,it's true.
Back to stress. Given that stress creates acids it's vitally important to include relaxation, meditation, yoga, tai chi, walking, etc.... in our daily routine.
Other elements to consider:
1. Forgiveness - letting the past go. Now this may take outside resources like a therapist.
2. Practice Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) This is an powerful process of emotional release. It's likened to Accupuncture without needles. check out: http://emofree.com/a/?3540
3. Practice long deep breathing and other breathing exercises. A FREE GIFT to yourself. HIGHLY recommended.
Wishing you a stress-less day Divas!
-All my best,
Dawn
Today I want to talk about an aspect of the Detox Diet that I've not dwelled upon, however in light of my personal life experiences of late, I think the timing is right. The Diva topic of the day is STRESS! Yes, and you may wonder, what does stress have to do with weight loss?
More than you probably ever imagined.
Stress creates ACID! And here's the thing about acid (many of you have probably read this on my website)...however this is big. And this is the tidbit of info that changed my life forever: When your body is over-acidic, as most are, it will stuff excess acid into fat cells as a storage facility. Now, some acids are escorted out of the body - but Divas - most acids are stored in fat cell. Yes,it's true.
Back to stress. Given that stress creates acids it's vitally important to include relaxation, meditation, yoga, tai chi, walking, etc.... in our daily routine.
Other elements to consider:
1. Forgiveness - letting the past go. Now this may take outside resources like a therapist.
2. Practice Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) This is an powerful process of emotional release. It's likened to Accupuncture without needles. check out: http://emofree.com/a/?3540
3. Practice long deep breathing and other breathing exercises. A FREE GIFT to yourself. HIGHLY recommended.
Wishing you a stress-less day Divas!
-All my best,
Dawn
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
May 2nd,
Good Morning Divas,
Today we'll continue on with the ever so vital topic: hydration. Really - this is number one for the Detox Diet Divas.
Here's the thing: Human beings are 70% water. So water is vital. Yes, vital.
And guess what? It's said that over 75 percent of Americans are dehydrated. The average person drinks about 1 liter a day and often times that includes the acidic liquids like coffee, and sodas. And here ‘s the kicker. If you don’t drink enough water you’ll get fat! Here’s why: first of all, dehydration slows the metabolism. Even mild dehydration slows the metabolism by 3 percent. Secondly, many people confuse the body’s thirst desire for hunger. And lastly, if you don’t drink enough water, you’ll RETAIN water, yes, that ghastly…Bloating!
So, did you calculate how much water you should be drinking? Remeber that's one liter for every 30 pounds you weigh.
If you need help, let's schedule a breakthrough session.
Today we'll continue on with the ever so vital topic: hydration. Really - this is number one for the Detox Diet Divas.
Here's the thing: Human beings are 70% water. So water is vital. Yes, vital.
And guess what? It's said that over 75 percent of Americans are dehydrated. The average person drinks about 1 liter a day and often times that includes the acidic liquids like coffee, and sodas. And here ‘s the kicker. If you don’t drink enough water you’ll get fat! Here’s why: first of all, dehydration slows the metabolism. Even mild dehydration slows the metabolism by 3 percent. Secondly, many people confuse the body’s thirst desire for hunger. And lastly, if you don’t drink enough water, you’ll RETAIN water, yes, that ghastly…Bloating!
So, did you calculate how much water you should be drinking? Remeber that's one liter for every 30 pounds you weigh.
If you need help, let's schedule a breakthrough session.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
First Day
lots to cover Divas...
In order of priorities let's look at what aspect of this process is numero UNO in importance? You got it... WATER! Yes, you must hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Ulitmately you will want to takie in 1 liter per 30 lbs of weight. So, if you weigh 120 lbs - you got it, drink 4 liters. Now, for some of you that may be a huge increase. I recommend adding a little every day til your body adjusts. Actually, I can almost guarrantee your body will be incredibly happy. This will be a dream come true for many of your internal organs who have been waiting patiently (or not as the case may be) for you to send the nourishment they've been craving.
And, Divas...you want to make sure you are drinking Alkaline water - so for an 8 ounce glass of water add a dash of baking soda and squeeze a few slices of nice fresh lemon.
Stay tuned!
In order of priorities let's look at what aspect of this process is numero UNO in importance? You got it... WATER! Yes, you must hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Ulitmately you will want to takie in 1 liter per 30 lbs of weight. So, if you weigh 120 lbs - you got it, drink 4 liters. Now, for some of you that may be a huge increase. I recommend adding a little every day til your body adjusts. Actually, I can almost guarrantee your body will be incredibly happy. This will be a dream come true for many of your internal organs who have been waiting patiently (or not as the case may be) for you to send the nourishment they've been craving.
And, Divas...you want to make sure you are drinking Alkaline water - so for an 8 ounce glass of water add a dash of baking soda and squeeze a few slices of nice fresh lemon.
Stay tuned!
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